Certification of WiGig-enabled products targeted to launch within next 12 months<\/p>\n
The Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance has completed testing its multi-gigabit wireless WiGig technology at the first plugfest since a \u201cmemorandum of understanding\u201d of unification with Wi-Fi Alliance\u00ae was executed late last month. <\/p>\n
The plugfest, which concluded last week, is the third in the history of the WiGig Alliance and featured attendance from both organizations\u2019 member companies. The plugfest helped to progress interoperability with further real-world testing and the results will be used in the development of a certification program. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe continuation of our plugfest program is a critical part of our ongoing progress towards certification. With each plugfest we move closer to achieving a fully commercialized new standard,\u201d said Dr. Ali Sadri, WiGig Alliance President and Chairman. \u201cThe vision to introduce this technology, which will enable new applications and an unprecedented user experience, is already becoming a mainstream reality and when certification becomes available, we will see an explosion in WiGig products coming to market.\u201d <\/p>\n
The plugfest was held at international testing centre TUV Rheinland in San Jose. Sarbjit Shelopal, director at TUV Rheinland commented on the Plugfest, \u201cIt has been great to work with the WiGig members on achieving this important milestone in the course of bringing the 60GHz technology to market. We have a wealth of experience in areas such as product certification, consumer electronics and training and knowledge services, and believe there is great potential in this new technology.\u201d <\/p>\n
During the plugfest, WiGig and Wi-Fi Alliance members tested their products to develop interoperability within the ecosystem and provide end-users with highly reliable and compatible devices. ABI Research is predicting that 60GHz enabled device shipments will exceed one billion units per annum by 2017 and the plugfest along with the certification program are the important steps to get there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Certification of WiGig-enabled products targeted to launch within next 12 months<\/p>\n