Open AccessPotential key challenges for terahertz communication systems
Author(s) -
Ahmed A. A. Solyman,
Ismail A. Elhaty
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of power electronics and drive systems/international journal of electrical and computer engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2722-2578
pISSN - 2722-256X
DOI - 10.11591/ijece.v11i4.pp3403-3409
Subject(s) - terahertz radiation , geostationary orbit , computer science , key (lock) , communications satellite , wireless , communications system , transceiver , telecommunications , mobile telephony , free space optical communication , optical communication , electronic engineering , satellite , mobile radio , engineering , computer security , optics , physics , aerospace engineering
The vision of 6G communications is an improved performance of the data rate and latency limitations and permit ubiquitous connectivity. In addition, 6G communications will adopt a novel strategy. Terahertz (THz) waves will characterize 6G networks, due to 6G will integrate terrestrial wireless mobile communication, geostationary and medium and low orbit satellite communication and short distance direct communication technologies, as well as integrate communication, computing, and navigation. This study discusses the key challenges of THz waves, including path losses which is considered the main challenge; transceiver architectures and THz signal generators; environment of THz with network architecture and 3D communications; finally, Safety and health issues.