New MEMS Technology Developed to Address Network Congestion

In the field of wireless communications, spectrum, which refers to the radio frequencies that support device communication through space propagation, is crucial. However, like all resources, it is limited, and with the surge in connected devices and increased data rates, wireless networks are becoming increasingly congested. As 5G infrastructure continues to be built and 6G technology is introduced, this issue is expected to worsen. According to reports, Cristian Cassella, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University in the United States, and his team have developed new microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology using metamaterials—engineered materials not found in nature—which could be a key breakthrough in addressing network congestion.