IEEE Wireless Communications · 2011 · 217 citations · 4 references
ComputingCommunicationElectrical EngineeringComputer NetworksMicrowave EngineeringWireless CommunicationsData Link LayerMillimeter-wave CommunicationsNetwork ProtocolsWireless Communication ProtocolsWireless ConnectivityWireless NetworksCommunications ProtocolsMedium Access ControlMedium Access Control ProtocolsProtocol Adaptation
WiGig is an industry consortium focused on 60 GHz wireless communications, a band uniquely suited for multi‑gigabit data rates over short distances, driven by advances and demand for higher‑speed connections. WiGig defines MAC, PHY, and protocol adaptation layers to enable interoperable devices and works with IEEE 802.11 and the Wi‑Fi Alliance to certify standards‑compliant products.
The Wireless Gigabit Alliance [1] - commonly called WiGig - is an industry consortium devoted to the development and promotion of wireless communications in the 60 GHz band. Recent advances in 60 GHz technology and demand for higher-speed wireless connections are key drivers for WiGig. Among the unlicensed frequency bands available for wireless networks, 60 GHz is uniquely suited for carrying extremely high data rates (multiple gigabits per second) over short distances. WiGig has developed a medium access control (MAC) layer, a physical (PHY) layer, and several protocol adaptation layers (PALs) to enable interoperable devices that take advantage of these extremely high data rates. WiGig is also working closely with standards bodies, including IEEE 802.11, and other industry groups, such as the Wi-Fi Alliance, to help enable certification of standards-compliant devices.
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A compact 1V 18.6dBm 60GHz power amplifier in 65nm CMOS
Jiashu Chen, Ali M. Niknejad · 2011 · 121 citations