C-DOT and IIT Bombay Unite for Indigenous 6G Optical Chipset
India is making significant strides in next-generation telecommunications technology, with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) signing an agreement for the development of an “Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links.” This initiative, under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposals by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aims to strengthen India’s leadership in 6G innovation and deployment by 2030, with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | C-DOT and IIT Bombay Unite for Indigenous 6G Optical Chipset |
Project Title | Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links |
Collaborating Organizations | C-DOT and IIT Bombay |
Funding Mechanism | Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposal |
Objective | Develop high-bandwidth optical transceivers for 6G wireless links |
Applications | Last-mile rural connectivity, satellite-based communication for remote areas |
Key Stakeholders | Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay (CEO, C-DOT), Prof. Shalabh Gupta (IIT Bombay) |
Vision | Atmanirbhar Bharat, Bharat 6G |
Target Year for Deployment | 2030 |
Key Features | Affordable, sustainable, and ubiquitous 6G solutions |
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