SiBEAM has announced the release of its new SB6501 and SB6510 UltraGig™ network processor and RF transceiver chipset. These products expand the company’s indoor gigabit wireless solutions, featuring SiBEAM’s proven millimeter wave expertise for the next-generation of Wi-Fi connectivity - 802.11ad (also known as WiGig®). The WiGig-compliant chipset delivers multi-gigabit throughput for ultra-fast data access and 4K ultra high-definition (UHD) video transmissions, and is ideal for use in smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks, access points, and wireless docks.
Wireless data traffic continues to grow exponentially, causing significant Wi-Fi congestion that is a critical bottleneck in wireless networks. With up to 7Gb/s of bandwidth, WiGig 802.11ad is expected to transform future Wi-Fi connectivity by adding needed network capacity in the unlicensed 60GHz spectrum and providing throughput up to 10 times faster than today’s Wi-Fi technology. SiBEAM’s UltraGig solution incorporates advanced beam-forming technology and features a unique antenna diversity architecture supporting single or dual-antenna array architecture. Antenna diversity provides RF placement flexibility, while enhancing system RF robustness. Its small form factor supports a wide range of product designs and represents an optimized solution between power efficiency, bandwidth and cost.
Key features of the SiBEAM UltraGig SB6501 and SB6510 network processor and RF transceiver include:
- SB6501 802.11ad compliant network processor
- SB6510 single-chip transceiver with integrated RF and antenna array
- Proven best-of-breed beam-forming technology
- Dual-antenna array diversity architecture to support robust RF links
- High throughput for multi-gigabit data transfers and 4K UHD video streaming
- Optimized for smartphone, tablets, ultrabooks, wireless docks and accessories
- Support for a wide variety of applications processor platforms with USB 3.0 and PCI Express interfaces
- Low power, small form factor package