Tokyo (ip-192.com): New wireless standards using the 60GHz frequency will allow devices to run at gigabit speeds. To speed up the development of standards for the next generation of wireless devices, Tokyo based Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) has formed a technology-sharing agreement with the Austin based Wi-Fi Alliance.
Currently, Wi-Fi works in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The Wireless Gigabit Alliance announced new specifications based on the 60 GHz spectrum in December 2009 that would result in data transfer rates 10 times faster than today's 802.11n rate.
"With this announcement today, and with our new partnership with the Wi-Fi Alliance, we are one step closer to fulfilling our vision of a unified 60 GHz ecosystem," said Ali Sadri, president and chairman of the Wireless Gigabit Alliance, in a press release. "We welcome all companies to join with us as we continue to drive the industry forward."
Cisco is the latest supporter of the new specifications that is already supported by Atheros Communications, Intel, and Broadcom. "Cisco sees 60 GHz technology as an important option in the evolution of wireless LANs in the enterprise, small business and home," said Bob Friday, Director of Strategic Initiatives of Cisco's Wireless Business Unit. "The wireless arena is certainly one in which Cisco can contribute greatly, especially as networks and information access become increasingly borderless by nature."
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