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The chip also employs an innovative method for generating and transmitting signals. First, a broadband electro-optic modulator converts wireless signals into optical ones, which are then passed through optoelectronic oscillators to generate the required radio frequencies. The oscillators utilize light and electricity to create stable, clean signals spanning from microwaves to terahertz waves. In tests, the system achieved 6 GHz frequency tuning in 180 microseconds, much faster than current technology.