Tera: Link

While not strictly "link" applications, the same THz hardware enables high-resolution spectroscopy, non-destructive testing (e.g., detecting flaws in spacecraft foam), and skin-cancer imaging. These dual-use capabilities drive development of cheaper THz components.

For electrical engineers and technicians, is a specialized Windows PC software used with TeraOhm insulation resistance testers. tera link

| Technology | Typical Data Rate | Range | Susceptibility to Interference | Key Advantage | |------------|------------------|-------|-------------------------------|----------------| | | 100 Gbps – 1 Tbps+ | >40 km | Low (immune to EMI) | Long distance, proven | | Millimeter wave (5G E-band) | 10–100 Gbps | 100–500 m | Medium (rain, oxygen) | Balance of range and speed | | Free-space optical | 10–100 Gbps | 500 m – 2 km | High (fog, turbulence) | No spectrum license needed | | Tera Link | 100 Gbps – 10+ Tbps (demo) | 10–200 m | Very high (water vapor, dust) | Extreme bandwidth, no cabling | While not strictly "link" applications, the same THz