Shanghai Inertia

Terahertz communication — Digital & AI exhibit for science museums

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Category	Digital & AI
Standard size	Custom size
Supply	Single unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead time	Standard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty	1 year, structure and control
Documents	Specification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

A standard catalogue model: the dimensions, control package and finish are fixed, which is what keeps the price and the lead time predictable. Size, colour and interface language can be adapted without a new design cycle.

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01 / Overview

Terahertz communication refers to the technology of using electromagnetic waves with frequencies ranging from 0.1 THz to 10 THz (sometimes up to 100 THz in a broad sense) for communication. The wavelength of terahertz waves is between 3000 microns and 30 microns, with unique physical properties and communication advantages, mainly manifested in high bandwidth, large capacity, ultra short wavelength (compared to radio waves and microwaves), high security, low-energy radiation, etc. It has great potential for development and application value.

02 / How visitors use it

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

Terahertz communication refers to the technology of using electromagnetic waves with frequencies ranging from 0.1 THz to 10 THz (sometimes up to 100 THz in a broad sense) for communication. This frequency band is between microwave and infrared, with unique physical characteristics and communication advantages. Terahertz communication has characteristics such as high speed, high capacity, and low energy; High speed: The frequency of terahertz band is high, which can provide extremely high data transmission rate; High capacity: Due to the abundant frequency resources, terahertz communication can support larger communication capacity, meeting the future demand for high bandwidth; Low energy: under the same transmission rate, the energy consumption of terahertz communication is relatively low, which is conducive to energy conservation and emission reduction. The THz frequency range is from 0.1 THz to 10 THz, coinciding with millimeter wave in the long band and infrared light in the short band. THz communication technology integrates the advantages of microwave communication and optical communication, and is considered to meet the requirements of mobile heterogeneous communication.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.