High-Frequency Solutions: How To Manage Burgeoning Data Traffic On A Finite RF Spectrum

By Richard Gibbs, Chief Executive , & Tudor Williams, Director of Technology, Filtronic

As global demand for wireless broadband skyrockets, the limitations of existing RF bands are increasingly evident. With 5G subscriptions set to soar past 1 billion and monthly data usage per smartphone exceeding 15GB, the strain on available spectrum is reaching unprecedented levels.

From enabling remote surgeries to powering autonomous vehicles, the applications dependent on high-speed, low-latency RF signals span diverse sectors. Yet, with lower frequency bands already congested and new mega-constellations of satellites pushing towards higher frequencies, the urgency to explore unused spectrum like E-band, W-band, and D-band is clear.

This article delves into the strategies and innovations needed to unlock higher frequency bandwidths, crucial for sustaining the next wave of technological advancement and meeting the escalating demands of our connected future.