One of the most pressing tasks for today’s mobile devices is to increase the speed of wireless data transmission. The Qualcomm company has introduced a new series of chips that can boost up the speed of Wi-Fi networks to 10 Gbps. The processors can be installed on smartphones, tablets, laptops, virtual /augmented /mixed reality and other devices.
The chips work in the WiGig standard. Developers note that the current WiGig 802.11ad supports up to 5 Gb/s up to 10 meters in radius. The WiGig 802.11ay standard will allow you to increase the speed 2 times while increasing the radius of data transmission to 100 meters. Moreover, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance, the increase in data rates boosts the efficiency of frequency use and reduces delays.
The only problem for the new standard is that it only works in the open space or in one room. Consequently, effective work is possible within the scope of direct visibility. The reason for poor overcoming the obstacles is the fact that the transmission is carried out at a frequency of 60 GHz in a millimeter frequency range. However, this disadvantage may not be critical for gadgets that require high data rates and are in the same room. For example, virtual reality devices at entertainment centers or at competitions.
