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Indonesian scientist unveils energy-efficient 6G network breakthrough

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An Indonesian scientist has developed a new technology to make 6G networks more energy-efficient.
  • The Frequency-Time Index Modulation Multiple Access (FT-IMMA) technology allows billions of devices to transmit data simultaneously without congestion.
  • This breakthrough could significantly impact various strategic fields, including AI, IoT, and smart cities, as 6G prepares for its 2030 launch.

Indonesian scientist I Nyoman Apraz Ramatryana is pioneering a breakthrough in 6G network technology, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption. As a lecturer and researcher at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, currently pursuing postdoctoral studies in the UAE, Apraz has developed a novel optimization method.

Through this optimization method, the results make it possible for billions of devices to transmit data simultaneously without causing network congestion.

— I Nyoman Apraz RamatryanaDescribing the capability of his new FT-IMMA technology.

His research introduces Frequency-Time Index Modulation Multiple Access (FT-IMMA) technology. Apraz stated that this method enables billions of devices to transmit data concurrently without network congestion. This innovation is particularly crucial as the global race to perfect 6G, projected to launch in 2030, intensifies among advanced nations.

Published in the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Apraz's work streamlines data transmission. He explained that FT-IMMA allows numerous devices to send data simultaneously in 6G networks without needing prior scheduling permission. This is a significant step towards realizing 6G's potential, which promises speeds 100 times faster than 5G to support AI, IoT, and the metaverse.

In simple terms, this research proposes a new method for many devices to transmit data simultaneously in 6G communication networks without queuing or requesting prior scheduling permission from the transmitter tower.

— I Nyoman Apraz RamatryanaExplaining the core function of his research.

Apraz likened the data traffic management in 6G to vehicles on a tollway. Traditional methods regulated traffic by lanes (frequency) or time slots separately. His FT-IMMA system, however, combines these into a two-dimensional approach, intelligently managing data flow by selecting specific frequency and time resource combinations. This novel method conserves spectrum waves and minimizes energy wastage, reducing data collision risks compared to older systems.

Like tollways, previously vehicles (data) could only be regulated to enter based on lanes (frequency) or time (entry hours) separately. The FT-IMMA system's operation that he researched, according to Apraz, combines both into a two-dimensional system.

— I Nyoman Apraz RamatryanaUsing an analogy to explain the FT-IMMA system's innovation.

The implications of FT-IMMA are far-reaching, projected to benefit six strategic sectors: immersive communication, smart cities, Industry 5.0, AI-driven smart services, and environmentally friendly technologies. This Indonesian contribution could be pivotal in overcoming challenges like high infrastructure costs and transmission obstacles that currently overshadow 6G implementation.

Thus, data can intelligently seep in by selecting a specific combination of frequency and time resources.

— I Nyoman Apraz RamatryanaFurther detailing the intelligent data flow management of FT-IMMA.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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