BROWSING: WiGig

Calls 802.11ay Wi-Fi for the 5G era While the IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard got a boost this month with its rebranding as Wi-Fi 6, now 802.11ay, which can provide multi-gigabit-per-second throughput using the unlicensed 60 GHz band, is taking centerstage. Qualcomm announced today it's shipping...

IEEE Wi-Fi roadmap calls for continued enhancements with ax, WiGig and ad variants of 802.11 standard While it's not the subject of the generational hype cycles that influence the cellular segment—3G to 4G to 5G—the Wi-Fi industry is steadily enhancing the capabilities of the ubiquitous...

WiGig use cases include wireless docking and untethered VR The 802.11ad standard, also called WiGig due to its ability to deliver multi-gigabit throughput using unlicensed 60 GHz frequencies, has been something of a slow burn. But Mark Grodzinsky, senior director of product management for Qualcomm,...

Wi-Fi Alliance launches WiGig certification The WiGig ecosystem should get a major kick-start with the launch of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program for the technology, ensuring that WiGig products will be interoperable. WiGig is based on the IEEE's 802.11ad standard and operates at 60 gigahertz. It is expected...

Wi-Fi use continues to boom, and the technology has established itself as a crucial part of connectivity in the home, the workplace, and in public spaces. Wi-Fi standards continue to advance, with multiple projects in development to improve speeds and efficiency. In examining the...