Fujikura : Samples of 60-GHz band millimeter-wave wireless communication modules pre-certified with a technical conformity certification under the Radio Law in Japan have begun being supplied.

September 15, 2022
Fujikura Ltd.

Fujikura Ltd. (President & CEO: Naoki Okada) has developed a 60 GHz millimeter-wave wireless communication^*1 module that can be independently certified for Technical Regulations Conformity Certification^*2 in Japan, which does not require a license, and has started supplying samples. For commercial products, the similar certification required in other countries will be obtained, such as FCC (USA) and CE (EU).

The structure of the newly developed 60 GHz band millimeter-wave wireless communication module has been improved and optimized for it to qualify for the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification. This module will be shipped with the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification mark issued by a certification body. This pre-certification drastically reduces the difficulty of developing communication and industrial equipment with the module.

The newly developed module is planned to be commercialized in Q2 CY2023 while maintaining its key features and world-class performance: automatic beamforming and a throughput of 1 Gbps or more at a distance of 500 m. Fujikura will support the development of communication equipment for customers, identify market needs, and pursue the development of value-added millimeter-wave communication modules for industrial use.

Pre-certified 60 GHz millimeter-wave communication module

Specifications of pre-certified 60 GHz millimeter-wave communication module

Radio interface	57-66 GHz *3
Interface	PCIe x2 lane
Power supply	DC +12V
Size	Typ. 62mm(W) x 113mm(H) x 17.4mm(D) / 150g

*3：57-71 GHz for US, EU and other regions

[Explanation of terms]

*1 60 GHz millimeter-wave wireless communication
Wireless communications that utilize the 60 GHz band.
In recent years, the need for gigabit-class high-speed wireless communication for industrial use has increased. However, fifth-generation mobile wireless systems (5G) and local 5G often have high cost and lack installation flexibility due to requirements for radio licenses. Since the 60 GHz band wireless communication system can be used without a license and with a simple configuration, the development of communication and industrial equipment that apply 60 GHz is highly expected.

*2 Technical Regulations Conformity Certification
Proof that the specified radio equipment (specified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ordinance as radio equipment for use in small-scale radio stations, including mobile phones and wireless LAN equipment) conforms to the technical standards of the Radio Law in Japan.
Even though no license is required for 60 GHz band, devices operating in this band still need to obtain the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification stipulated by the Radio Law. However, the difficulty of conducting tests and measurements, and the high cost of measuring equipment currently limit the number of specialized companies that develop such 60 GHz devices. Fujikura solves this issue since the pre-certified module will be shipped with the certification mark issued by a certification body after all the necessary data for the certification have been obtained through the 60 GHz band test environment built in-house.

Footprints of the development of Fujikura's millimeter-wave wireless communication module

• Start Shipping Evaluation Sample of 60GHz mmWave Wireless Communications Module(January 27, 2020)
• Fujikura Acquires Experimental License on New 5G Band (66~71GHz) and Begins Field Experiments(August 5, 2020)
• Fujikura succeeds in 60 GHz band high-speed communication experiment in safe driving support demonstration using local bus (April 7, 2021)
• Successful Transmission of High-Quality, Ultra-Low-Latency Video over 60 GHz Wireless Communications System
  ―High-quality real-time video transmission achieved by combining endpoint AI equipment, JPEG-XS codec, and 60GHz band wireless communication―(January 18, 2022)
• Fujikura plays a key role in a demonstration of safe driving support in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture ―Successful wireless connection between electric poles using 60 GHz millimeter-wave― (May 17, 2022)