Qualcomm earlier announced the launch of wireless chipsets based on the Wi-Fi 802.11ay specification, namely the QCA64x8 for use in basic network equipment and the QCA64x1 for use in mobile devices. They are mainly used to expand the connection capabilities of the 60GHz band and enhance the overall connection distance.
The QCA64x8 will initially launch in two specifications, QCA6438 and QCA6428, and will collaborate with Facebook to introduce them for use in its network connectivity infrastructure. The QCA64x1 will initially launch in two specifications, QCA6421 and QCA6431, and is expected to be used in new mobile devices and various wearable devices.
Since the Wi-Fi 802.11ay specification is not part of the IEEE-developed Wi-Fi 802.11ax series, it primarily enhances the 802.11GHz band connectivity of Wi-Fi 60ad, improving the data transmission performance of existing WiGig connections.
The Wi-Fi 802.11ay specification not only supports 60GHz frequency band connections, but also supports transmission rates exceeding 10Gbps and a connection distance increased to 100 meters. Compared to Wi-Fi 802.11ad, it has a wider application range and is expected to serve as an integrated resource for upcoming 5G networking applications, thereby improving overall network connection speeds.
