Advancing high-bandwidth communications for remote areas, DoT’s C-DOT and IIT Bombay have partnered to develop a 6G optical transceiver chipset under TTDF 6G initiative.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and IIT Bombay have formalised an agreement to develop an advanced chipset for 6G communications.
This development of an ‘optical transceiver chipset for high-bandwidth 6G wireless links’ is aimed at accelerating research under the Telecom Technology Development Fund’s (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposal, initiated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), government of India.
The project will focus on the creation of a chipset for high-bandwidth, free-space coherent optical links, intended to enhance 6G applications. These optical links will provide high-speed terrestrial connectivity in rural and remote areas where laying optical fibre is impractical.
Additionally, the technology aims to support uninterrupted, high-bandwidth satellite communication, addressing underserved regions’ needs.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony attended by several dignitaries, including Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, and Professor Shalabh Gupta, principal investigator from IIT Bombay.
Dr. Upadhyay highlighted the importance of developing homegrown technologies to cater to India’s unique communication needs, reinforcing the country’s commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and the vision for Bharat 6G.
Prof. Gupta thanked DoT and C-DOT for the opportunity to collaborate, emphasising how the partnership will strengthen India’s telecom research infrastructure and capabilities.
TTDF’s initiative seeks to position India as a global leader in 6G technology by 2030, with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity.
