According to TechSpot , researchers from Aston University (UK) have achieved a breakthrough in transmitting data over fiber optic cables, reaching speeds of up to 301 million Mbps. This is 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband speed in the UK, opening up the potential to upgrade fiber optic networks to unprecedented speeds.
The record-breaking network speeds come from the use of new wavelengths, never before used in traditional fiber optic systems. Professor Wladek Forysiak and Dr. Ian Phillips from Aston's Photonic Institute collaborated to exploit the E and S wavelength bands, supplementing the already common C and L bands.
Researchers have further exploited the E and S wavelengths to increase transmission speeds.
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The use of new wavelengths enhances data transmission capacity while eliminating the need to replace the entire existing fiber optic infrastructure. This is a potential solution for upgrading telecommunications networks in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
While the speed achieved is impressive, it's not the fastest. Two years ago, Japanese researchers set a world record with speeds of up to 1.02 petabits (over 1 billion Mbps) using a 4-core fiber optic cable.
Aston University's breakthrough has opened up new avenues for upgrading fiber optic networks, meeting the growing demand for data transmission.
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