IEEE approve new 802.11ad ultrafast 7Gbps WiFi 60GHz wireless standard

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE) has officially approved the new 802.11ad (802.11ad-2012 amendment) standard that will provide short-range wifi wireless networking (WLAN) speeds of up to 7Gbps (Gigabits per second) by using the unlicensed 60GHz radio spectrum band (typically 57-66GHz).

"We congratulate IEEE and the WiGig member companies on the completion and publication of the 802.11ad standard and look forward to seeing its adoption across the industry," said Ali Sadri, President and Chairman of the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance.

"Our members have worked closely with IEEE on developing the standard. We are excited to say that the WiGig MAC/PHY specification is completely aligned with the published 802.11ad standard. Gaining approval from a global standardization body gives WiGig Alliance additional international recognition and moves us one step closer to widespread industry adoption."

WiGig technology will be demonstrated by several WiGig member companies at 2013 International CES in Las Vegas.

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