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Advancing Healthcare Connectivity: The Role of DECT NR+ in Modern Hospitals

The project partners are Last Mile Semiconductor as technology provider and 6G Health Institute GmbH as industrial user and it has been monitored by Silicon Saxony.

The non-cellular 5G technology, DECT NR+, developed by ETSI, is transforming healthcare by offering a reliable, scalable, and low-cost solution for medical device connectivity. Operating in the 1.9 GHz band, DECT NR+ addresses key challenges in hospitals, where paramedical staff struggle to monitor numerous devices effectively. This new standard enables real-time updates, allowing immediate alerts to healthcare professionals in case of device issues.

A demonstrator project connected the Fresenius Agilia syringe pump to a private 5G network via DECT NR+, highlighting its benefits: low-latency communication, robust security, and easy scalability. This connectivity eased the load on paramedical staff, demonstrated interoperability, and showcased the potential of DECT NR+ in large-scale healthcare settings.

Last Mile Semiconductor supports DECT NR+ adoption by developing a System-on-Chip (SoC) that merges 5G performance with Bluetooth energy efficiency, promising long-range connectivity and reduced costs by bypassing traditional cellular networks. Meanwhile, the 6G Health Institute explores this technology’s role in advancing healthcare digitization, testing IoT medical applications with Telefonica to set future 6G standards.

Projects like the Silicon Eurocluster underscore the impact of DECT NR+ in healthcare. By securely connecting devices to IP networks, DECT NR+ bridges the gap between technology and medical applications, improving patient care and operational efficiency across the healthcare industry. As hospitals adopt this innovation, DECT NR+ promises a cost-effective path forward, paving the way for a more connected and responsive healthcare landscape.

About Silicon Eurocluster

The Silicon Eurocluster project aims to achieve greater European self-sufficiency, with increased competitiveness and resilience in the electronics value chain, with specific attention to SMEs.

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