NGA publishes new report focusing on 6G radio technology

By Juan Pedro Tomás May 30, 2024

Collected at : https://www.rcrwireless.com/20240530/6g/nga-publishes-new-report-focusing-6g-radio-technology

The new NGA report focuses on the fundamental 6G designs at the air interface level

ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) has published a new report focusing on 6G radio technology, elaborated by the NGA Technology Working Group.

NGA noted that future 6G basic radio technologies will be a critical defining characteristic of the next-generation cellular systems. This report focuses on the fundamental 6G designs at the air interface level, while it also provides a comprehensive overview of various key aspects shaping the future of wireless communication systems, NGA said.

“6G technology is expected to not only usher in the next wave of digital economic growth but also drive far-reaching societal shifts in sustainability, digital equity, trust, and quality of life,” said Next G Alliance Managing Director David Young. “This report sheds light on the critical issues shaping fundamental 6G basic radio technologies – key building blocks enabling 6G-powered innovation.”

“The publication of ‘6G Radio Technology Part II: Basic Radio Technologies’ represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of wireless communications,” said Sharad Sambhwani, vice chair of the Next G Alliance Technology Working Group. “This report outlines the technical issues and designs crucial for next-generation systems and emphasizes the broader implications for global economic and societal impact. By addressing critical issues and foundational technologies, it provides overviews for innovation and development in the 6G landscape. The insights offered in this report pave the way for understanding the integration of new technologies and sustainable practices.”

NGA said that the new report includes concepts such as AI-native air interface, device power-saving techniques, integration of radio technologies with distributed cloud and AI, green networks emphasizing sustainability, near-zero energy communication for IoT and non-terrestrial networks like satellite systems.

In January, NGA had published a white paper that looks at the transformative role that future 6G technology is expected to play in enhancing integrated sensing and communication systems.

NGA said that next-generation systems will enable distributed sensors and communication networks to implement an integrated exchange of data, allowing systems of sensors to work together. These will provide the network with critical analytics to upgrade configurations and improve performance, NGA said, adding that these systems will enable new user capabilities.

The standardization process for future 6G systems is in its early stages. At a recent plenary session, 3GPP decided to complete the standard specifications for commercial 6G networks and terminals by 2029.