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NYU Tandon School of Engineering Awarded Nearly $10 Million Grant from National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- NYU Tandon School of Engineering and its partners have secured nearly USD 10m in funding from the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop the SALSA project, focused on developing the next generation of communications technology. The project's spotlight is on exploring and using the upper mid-band spectrum, an underutilized frequency range in contemporary cellular communication systems, with the aim of revolutionizing future wireless systems. The project will contribute significantly to increasing the resilience and efficiency of cellular wireless networks vital for both civilian and military communications.
- The centerpiece of the SALSA project is the development of an advanced Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) that operates specifically within the upper mid-band frequencies. The project will develop Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology that features interoperability and easier integration of equipment from various manufacturers, crucial for the evolution of contemporary wireless networks. The project aims to create a commercially viable and technologically advanced RFIC-based system. To achieve this, the team has outlined four critical tasks, including the creation of chips, modular radio platforms, use of open network standards, and system performance analysis.
- The SALSA project involves various academic and industry partners, including NYU Tandon, Pi-Radio, Nokia, and Analog Devices, Inc - each partner plays a crucial role in realizing the overarching vision of introducing advanced wireless technology. The project aims to fulfill immediate technological needs and create a sustainable infrastructure that promotes economic growth and serves the public good for generations to come. The investment in the SALSA project also affirms its significance for the future of wireless communication, where innovation and modernization are crucial.
- NYU Tandon is committed to fostering technologies that democratize access to sophisticated wireless networks, ensuring their openness, efficiency and security. Juan de Paulo, NYU’s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology, highlighted NYU Tandon’s leadership role in advancing cellular network integration instrumental in ensuring the benefits of next-generation technologies are broadly accessible to the public, while enhancing the United States’ competitive edge.
- The SALSA project exemplifies the synergy between academic research, corporate partnerships, and government investment that can drive transformative change in technology sectors pivotal to national and global communications systems.
- The federal funding of the project is part of an initiative established under the CHIPS and Science Act to encourage innovation within the telecommunications sector, enhance domestic manufacturing, and ultimately reinforce national security. With key lawmakers, such as Senator Chuck Schumer advocating for such investments, there is a robust recognition of the significant potential economic benefits derived from advancing wireless infrastructure.
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