Question

Infrared waves operate in frequencies between 300 GHz to 400 THz with wavelength ranging between 1 mm to 770 mm. The initial 6G networks are proposing a THz frequencies for smooth operation, fast speed and ultra-low latency. Explain why Infrared frequencies are not the option for 6G networks with detailed technical reasons to support your answer

Answer 1

As already alluded to in the question, Infrared frequencies cannot serve as a suitable framework or backbone for 6G. Here are some of the reasons why:

Step-by-step explanation:

• Transmission using infrared is very low bandwidth relative to other LAN technologies.
• Unlike other radiofrequency waves, its transmission can be blocked by matter
• e the maximum transfer rate of infrared is about 115 kilobytes per second. In an age where 12 Mbs/s is no longer sufficient to drive the technologies being invented, infrared stands no chance at all. In countries like Taiwan, the average speed of internet is 85Mb/s
• Infrared cannot go through objects such as walls etc

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