Keysight Technologies First to Receive FCC Spectrum Horizons License for Developing 6G Technology in Sub-Terahertz

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has received an FCC Spectrum Horizons Experimental license to advance 6G technology in sub-Terahertz (THz) frequencies. This license allows Keysight to develop technology that enhances high-bandwidth applications, facilitating data speeds of 100 Gbps to 1 Tbps with ultra-low latency. The initiative aims to support innovations such as immersive telepresence and extended reality. Keysight is the first to obtain such licenses above 246 GHz, showcasing its commitment to pioneering next-generation communications systems.

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• Granted FCC Spectrum Horizons Experimental license for sub-THz frequencies.
• First company to obtain FCC licenses above 246 GHz and 275.5 GHz.
• Enables development of 6G technology with high throughput and low latency.
• Supports advanced applications like immersive telepresence and extended reality.
• Active participant in U.S. spectrum policy through mmWave Coalition.

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• None.

Accelerates development of technology supporting data-intensive high-bandwidth applications and sensing

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has been granted the first Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Spectrum Horizons Experimental license for developing 6G technology in sub-Terahertz (THz) frequency bands, between 95 gigahertz (GHz) and 3 THz.

The FCC license enables Keysight to develop cutting-edge technology used by researchers in academia and the industry to accelerate innovations that support data-intensive high-bandwidth applications, imaging and sensing. Keysight is also the first company to be granted FCC licenses above 246 GHz and 275.5 GHz. Access to large swaths of contiguous spectrum in sub-THz frequencies allows 6G innovators to realize high data throughput speeds of 100 giga bits per second (Gbps) up to 1 terabit per second (Tbps), as well as ultra-low latencies across short distances.

“Innovations in sub-THz spectrum will support use-cases such as immersive telepresence, digital twins and extended reality, which is all real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables,” said Roger Nichols, Keysight’s 5G & 6G program director. “Using the FCC Spectrum Horizons license enables Keysight to strengthen our commitment to 6G technology, which will allow innovators to pioneer across the novel terrain of future-generation communications systems.”

Keysight applied for the FCC licenses to promote 6G technology development while also ensuring no harmful interference to existing authorized users. The multiple FCC license grants follow Keysight’s active participation in driving U.S. spectrum policy in consortia such as the mmWave Coalition, in which Keysight is a founding member. The mmWave Coalition is a group of innovative companies united in removing regulatory barriers to technologies and using frequencies ranging from 95 GHz to 450 GHz.

“The use of sub-THz spectrum to power the next generation of wireless technology is one key enabler to merging the physical and digital worlds, which will result in creative ways for people to interact with their surroundings,” said Kailash Narayanan, president of Keysight's Communications Solutions Group. “Keysight takes an active role in several government-sponsored 6G initiatives around the globe. These are critical in generating momentum for technology that will accelerate digitalization and drive innovation for consumers, government and businesses.”

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.

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KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES CONTACTS:

Geri Lynne LaCombe, Americas/Europe

+1 303 662 4748

geri_lacombe@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia

+81 42 660-2162

fusako_dohi@keysight.com

Source: Keysight Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Keysight Technologies receiving the FCC license for 6G technology?

The FCC license allows Keysight to develop advanced 6G technology in sub-Terahertz frequencies, enhancing data-intensive applications and enabling high data throughput.

What are the potential data speeds achievable with Keysight's new 6G technology?

Keysight's 6G technology can achieve data speeds ranging from 100 Gbps up to 1 Tbps.

In what frequency range is Keysight developing its 6G technology?

Keysight is developing 6G technology in sub-Terahertz frequency bands, specifically between 95 GHz and 3 THz.

How does the FCC license impact innovations in wireless technology?

The FCC license facilitates the development of next-generation wireless technologies, supporting applications such as immersive telepresence and digital twins.

What role does Keysight play in U.S. spectrum policy?

Keysight actively participates in shaping U.S. spectrum policy as a founding member of the mmWave Coalition, which aims to remove regulatory barriers.