PL 1: Chips & Components for 6G


Program Line 1 focuses on the development of advanced semiconductor components for the future 6G infrastructure.

Together with dozens of partners, the Netherlands is building on its strong position in RF chips and systems. The focus is on new intelligent “software” antennas that operate at higher frequencies, enabling significantly more data to be transmitted efficiently.

Within Future Network Services, chip designers, component experts, and system experts work closely together within a single ecosystem to ensure that innovations are well-aligned with future market demand.

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Work package 1.1- Efficient wireless communication

Work Package 1.1 focuses on developing and optimizing semiconductor technologies for advanced chips and components in 6G software-defined antennas. The work package contributes to energy-efficient and sustainable solutions, while also delivering cost-effective products that are globally competitive.

Work package 1.2 - Spectrum Sharing Technologies

This work package develops intelligent components for a new generation of 6G base stations that enable efficient spectrum sharing. We design chips and components for ”spectrum sharing", allowing communication and sensing to be combined within a single 6G network.

Work package 1.3 - Over-the-Air (OTA) Testing

This work package focuses on testing 6G components. Advanced over-the-air (OTA) testing methods will be further developed and brought to a higher level of technological maturity. In addition to technological innovation, this work package creates opportunities in the growing market for specialized test equipment.

Work package 1.4 - Optical-enabled wireless communications

This work package investigates the integration of photonics and radio-based 6G technologies, in close collaboration with the PhotonDelta ecosystem. The goal is to integrate light and radio systems into a single seamless network for the user.

We are developing light-based communication as an alternative to Wi-Fi in settings such as homes and offices, as well as for innovative applications such as integrating 6G antennas into streetlights to ensure optimal network coverage.