Ericsson and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna collaborate on innovative integrated photonic 5G technology
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* Ericsson and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa are studying and prototyping
innovative photonic components, modules, and subsystems that will play a
disruptive role in 5G system development
* The collaboration will focus on research and development of cost-effective
solutions for mobile Fronthaul and Backhaul in the Radio Access Network and
ultra-high speed data center interconnectivity
* More than 100 researchers are involved in this collaboration
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, a center of
excellence in the area of optical networks and technologies, today announced a
collaboration to introduce advanced integrated photonic components and optical
solutions for enabling high-speed connectivity in an increasing connected world.
Network optical technologies must continually evolve to support a complex and
varied range of communication services, which is compounded by a 2020 outlook of
more than nine billion mobile subscribers and 26 billion connected devices.
Optical innovation is a key element for enabling cost-effective, reliable, high-
capacity and low-latency communications for a rich quality of experience in the
era of 5G, which will enable the full potential of the Networked Society.
As mobile broadband penetration and speeds increase, so must the need for high-
speed transport links to radio sites. As a result, fiber infrastructure is
becoming more prevalent in the Radio Access Network (RAN). Integrated photonic
technologies are changing the optical communication industry's future with the
promise of reductions in costs, power consumption, and footprint. 5G transport
and networking for the Networked Society is the driver for such optical
investment. This collaboration will focus on cost-effective solutions for mobile
Fronthaul and Backhaul in the RAN and ultra-high speed data center
interconnectivity.
Giancarlo Prati, Director of the TeCIP Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna,
says: "We have entered an exciting new stage of cooperation with Ericsson, where
integrated photonics will join electronics technologies for innovative solutions
in the mobile platform of the future. This step confirms Pisa as a reference
site for photonics worldwide, and an example of real collaboration between
industry and academy."
Nunzio Mirtillo, President of Region Mediterranean, Ericsson says: "Ericsson and
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna have a long history of successful cooperation and we
share the belief that connectivity benefits people, business, and society by
improving the quality of life and thereby contributing to sustainable
development for all"
Ericsson is a founding member of leading initiatives for the development of 5G
around the world, including the European 5G PPP and METIS, an EU project that
aims to lay the foundations for 5G technology. In addition, Ericsson has signed
5G joint research agreements with King's College London (UK) and Technische
Universität Dresden (Germany).
Ericsson is also founder of the cross-industries initiative 5G for Sweden,
together with the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Scania, Volvo
Construction Equipment, Chalmers University of Technology, Lund University,
Linköping University, and Swedish ICT (part of Research Institutes of Sweden).
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