WiGig Solution: Enabling wire-free and cable-free user experiences

Socionext offers a next generation super hi-speed Wi-Fi 802.11ad module that can transfer up to 1.7Gbps and is capable of 4K video streaming over Wi-Fi. It is world’s smallest module and includes an RF chip, baseband chip and antenna, with support for the USB 3.0 interface. The module can be used in all applications requiring huge data transfer wirelessly.

This super high-speed Wi-Fi: 802.11ad allows devices to communicate wire- and cable-free at much faster speeds than today’s wireless rates. WiGig operates at 60GHz, a much higher frequency band and supports multi-gigabit data rate transfer.

Uses for the new WiGig technology include instant wireless sync and backup between devices, and also streaming of UHD 4K video. While transfer time for a DVD on traditional Wi-Fi may take over 6 minutes, with the new WiGig this is reduced to only about 19 seconds. It also boasts the lowest power consumption on the market.

Applications:
File exchange (movies & photos)
Mobile – computer file synchronization
Distribution of ads
Content shopping