Short-range wideband wireless technologies have been a dream of both computing fans and entertainment aficionados for some time, and while technologies like UWB and WHDI have hit the marketplace, they tend to aim at niches (like high-definition video) rather than offering a comprehensive solution. To that end, the Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) has announced plans to develop a standardized short-range wideband technology using unlicensed spectrum in the 60 GHz range—that’s a high of a lot higher than the frequencies being used by things like cordless phones and current wireless streaming solutions. The WiGig doesn’t just have its eyes on video and home theaters: it sees the technology being used to hook together PCs, TVs, phones, mobile media players, and more.
