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PUBLISHER: PracTel, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1642230
PUBLISHER: PracTel, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1642230
Extended Wi-Fi Family - From RF to Optical: Technologies and Economics
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This report addresses recent or planned enhancements to one of the most established and powerful wireless technology - Wi-Fi. Originated in the 20s century, this WLAN family belongs to a very small group of communications technologies that do not getting obsolete over time. The family continues to grow adding new members that bring WLAN to the forefront of today innovations in communications with multiple applications and pushing up the limits in performance. Wi-Fi will support and strengthen 5G networks making them more flexible and efficient.
The report goal is to analyze recently introduced or still in the development advanced Wi-Fi technologies, their applications and marketplace. It also surveys related industries.
In particular, it addresses such developments as:
- 1. 60 GHz Wi-Fi - 802.11ad/ay. This is the Wi-Fi industry response on the users' new requirements to support gigabits per second transmission rates over shorter ranges for such applications as a home/office distribution of HDVD and similar bandwidth-hunger applications. The report addresses specifics of 60 GHz channels and details WiGig/802.11ad technology. It also introduces the NG 60 GHz 802.11ay standard.
- 2. White Spaces Wi-Fi (White Wi-Fi - 802.11af). This technology allows utilizing the property of sub-gigahertz transmission together with Wi-Fi advances. It utilizes unused windows of the TV spectrum and will work with Cognitive Radios.
- 3. Sub - 6 GHz Wi-Fi - 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5). This development allows gigabits per second speed and enhancing IEEE 802.11n technology in the wide spectrum of characteristics.
- 4. Sub - 1 GHz Wi-Fi (excluding White Spaces) - 802.11ah.
- 5. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), which stretches Wi-Fi characteristics beyond imaginable just a few years ago.
- 6. Wi-Fi 6E - 802.11ax in the 6 GHz band.
- 7. WAVE 802.11p - Dedicated Short Reach Communications 5.9 GHz- contribution of Wi-Fi in the development of the connected car.
- 8. IEEE 802.11bd - Evolution of 802.11p.
- 9. IEEE 802.11bf - Wi-Fi Sensing.
- 10. IEEE 802.11bb - Optical Wi-Fi.
- 11. Other.
The report details technical and marketing specifics of these types of WLAN technologies as well as surveys their industries and shows that Wi-Fi 6 is ready to meet a set of 5G requirements; with incoming Wi-Fi 7/8 bringing even wider spectrum of advanced characteristics.
The report was developed for technical and managerial personnel working on the Wi-Fi-related projects to give them better understanding the specifics of this family technologies and markets.
The report also includes the survey of Wi-Fi technologies related patents for 2018-2024.
Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction
- 1.1. Wi-Fi Alliance
- 1.2. Wi-Fi Generations
- 1.3. Report Scope
- 1.4. Details
- 1.5. Research Methodology
- 1.6. Target Audience
2.0. IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
- 2.1. General - Improving 802.11n Characteristics
- 2.2. Approval
- 2.3. Major Features
- 2.4. Benefits
- 2.5. Usage Models
- 2.6. PHY
- 2.7. MAC Improvements
- 2.8. Waves
- 2.9. MIMO and 802.11ac Standard
- 2.9.1. Comparison
- 2.10. Industry
- Broadcom
- Buffalo
- D-Link
- Huawei
- Linksys
- Marvell
- MediaTek
- Netgear
- Qorvo
- On Semiconductor
- Redpine Signals
- 2.11. Market
3.0. Wi-Fi 6/6E/7/8
- 3.1. Wi-Fi 6
- 3.1.1. Scope
- 3.1.1.1. Initiation
- 3.1.1.2. Structure
- 3.1.2. Enhancements
- 3.1.2.1. Role of MU-MIMO
- 3.1.1. Scope
- 3.2. Marketing Considerations
- 3.3. Industry
- Aruba (a HP Enterprise Company)
- Asus
- Broadcom
- Extreme Networks
- Huawei
- Intel
- Marvell
- Qualcomm
- 3.4. Wi-Fi in 6 GHz Band - Wi-Fi 6E
- 3.5 803.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
- 3.5.1. Background
- 3.5.2. Scope
- 3.5.3. Schedule
- 3.5.4. Candidate Features
- 3.5.5. Initial Products
- 3.5.6. Benefits
4.6 803.11bn (Wi-Fi 8)
5.0 60 GHz Wi-Fi
- 5.1. Extending Wi-Fi Bands
- 5.1.1. Standards
- 5.2. General
- 5.3 60 GHz Band Spectrum Specifics
- 5.3.1. Frequencies Allocation
- 5.3.2. Oxygen Absorption
- 5.4. Summary
- 5.5 60 GHz WLAN
- 5.5.1. Benefits and Issues
- 5.5.2. WiGig Alliance
- 5.5.2.1. Specification: 60 GHz Wi-Fi
- 5.5.2.2 WiGig Protocol Adaption Layer Specifications
- 5.5.2.3. The WiGig Bus Extension and WiGig Serial Extension Specification
- 5.5.2.4. The WiGig Display Extension Specification
- 5.5.2.5. Union
- 5.5.3. IEEE 802.11ad - 60 GHz Wi-Fi
- 5.5.3.1. Status
- 5.5.3.2. Coexistence
- 5.5.3.3. Scope
- 5.5.3.4. Channelization
- 5.5.3.5. PHY
- 5.5.3.6. MAC
- 5.5.3.7. Specifics
- 5.5.3.8. Use Cases
- 5.5.3.9. Comments
- 5.5.3.10. Industry
- Blu Wireless
- Intel
- Lattice
- Peraso
- Qualcomm
- Tensorcom
- TP-Link
- 5.5.4. 802.11ay - Next Generation 60 GHz Wi-Fi
- 5.5.4.1. Purpose and Schedule
- 5.5.4.2. Scope
- 5.5.4.3. Channel Bonding and Aggregation
- 5.5.4.4. IEEE 802.11ay Physical Layer
- 5.5.4.5. Industry
- Blu Wireless
- Cambium Networks
- IgniteNet
- Qualcomm
- 5.6 60GHz Wi-Fi Market Considerations
- 5.6.1. Market Drivers
- 5.6.2. Usage Models
- 5.6.3. Market Estimate
6.0. White-Fi
- 6.1. White Spaces
- 6.1.1. General
- 6.1.2. Digital Revolution
- 6.1.3. Factors
- 6.1.4. FCC Activity
- 6.1.4.1. Super Wi-Fi Hot Spots
- 6.1.4.2. Role of Database
- 6.1.4.3. Specifics
- 6.1.4.3.1. TV Spectrum Utilization
- 6.1.4.4. TVBD - Details
- 6.1.4.5. First Network
- 6.1.4.6. Use Cases
- 6.1.4.7. Latest FCC Decisions
- 6.2. Industry Activity - Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
- 6.3. IEEE Contributions
- 6.3.1. IEEE 802.11af
- 6.3.1.1. General: Expectations - White-Fi
- 6.3.1.2. Differences
- 6.3.1.3. Benefits
- 6.3.1.4. Specifics
- 6.3.1.4.1. Methods
- 6.3.1.4.2. Main Principles
- 6.3.1.4.3. PHY
- 6.3.1.5. Architecture
- 6.3.1.6. Market Considerations
- 6.3.1.7. White Space Alliance
- 6.3.1. IEEE 802.11af
7.0 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow)
- 7.1. General
- 7.2. Goal and Schedule
- 7.3. Attributes
- 7.4. Use Cases
- 7.5. PHY Layer
- 7.5.1. Bandwidth
- 7.5.2. Channelization
- 7.5.3. Transmission Modes and MIMO
- 7.6. MAC Layer
- 7.7. Summary
- 7.8. Vendors
- Gateworks
- Morse Micro
- Newracom
- Palma Seia
- Orca
- Silex
8.0. IEEE 802.11p - IEEE 802.11bd
- 8.1. General
- 8.2. Objectives and Status
- 8.3. IEEE 802.11p - Major Features
- 8.4. ETSI ITS-G5 - Major Features
- 8.5. ASTM Contributions
- 8.6. Industry
- Autotalks
- Commsignia
- Cohda Wireless
- Kapsch
- NXP
- Qorvo
- 8.7. IEEE 802.11bd
- 8.7.1. Requirements - Advanced Vehicles Applications
- 8.7.2 802.11p Evolution
9.0. Wi-Fi Direct
- 9.1. Overview
- 9.2. Major Properties
10.0. Wi-Fi Aware
11.0 802.11az
- 11.1. General
- 11.2. Details
- 11.3. Benefits
12.0. Optical Wi-Fi
- 12.1. Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 12.2. OWC Types
- 12.3. OWC Use Cases
- 12.4 802.11bb
- 12.4.1. General
- 12.4.2. Scope
- 12.4.3. Differences
- 12.4.4. PHY and MAC Summary
13.0. IEEE P802.11bf
- 13.1. General
- 13.1.1. Wi-Fi Sensing
- 13.2. Scope
- 13.3. Industry
14.0. IEEE 802.11aq
15.0. Conclusions
Attachment I: 802.11ah - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment II: 802.11ad - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment III: 802.11ax - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment IV: 802.11ay - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment V: 802.11af - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment VI: 802.11p - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment VII: 802.11be - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
Attachment VIII: 802.11bb - related Patents Survey (2018-2024)
List of Figures
- Figure 1: 802.11ac Channels Assignment
- Figure 2: MU-MIMO (DL)
- Figure 3: 802.11n vs. 802.11ac
- Figure 4: Estimate - Global Sales - 802.11ac Chipsets ($B)
- Figure 5: Estimate - Global Sales - 802.11ac Chipsets (Bil. Units)
- Figure 6: Estimate - Global Sales - Wi-Fi 6/6E Chipsets ($B)
- Figure 7: Estimate - Global Sales - Wi-Fi 6/6E (Units Bil.)
- Figure 8: Preliminary Work Schedule - 802.11be
- Figure 9: 60 GHz Connections
- Figure 10: 60 GHz Band - Frequencies Plan
- Figure 11: Signal Attenuation in 60 GHz Band
- Figure 12: Absorption Details
- Figure 13: 802.11ad MAC
- Figure 14: Estimate: 60 GHz Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales - Global (Bil. Units)
- Figure 15: Estimate: 60 GHz Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales - Global ($B)
- Figure 16: Designated TVWS Channels
- Figure 17: 802.11af Network Setup
- Figure 18: Comparison
- Figure 19: Standardized Frequency Spectrum (sub-1 GHz)
- Figure 20: 802.11ah - Channelization Plan in U.S.
- Figure 21: Wave Protocol Suite
- Figure 22: Wave Applications and Channel Assignment
- Figure 23: Diagram of Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Figure 24: Visible Light Spectrum
- Figure 25: OWC Illustration
- Figure 26: Use Cases - OWC
List of Tables
- Table 1: Wi-Fi Generations
- Table 2: Comparative Characteristics - 802.11n and 802.11ac
- Table 3: 802.11ac Characteristics
- Table 4: Rates
- Table 5: Usage Models
- Table 6: Clients Scenarios
- Table 7: PHY Features
- Table 8: 802.11ac Waves
- Table 9: Characteristics - 802.11ac vs 802.11ax
- Table 10: Wi-Fi 7 Features
- Table 11: Wi-Fi Technologies Characteristics
- Table 12: 60 GHz RF Industry (WLAN and WPAN)
- Table 13: 802.11ad Major Features
- Table 14: PHY-802.11ad
- Table 15: Use Cases - 802.11ad
- Table 16: Time Schedule
- Table 17: 60 GHz Wi-Fi Usage Cases
- Table 18: TV Channels (U.S.)
- Table 19: IEEE WS-related Standards
- Table 20: 802.11ah Features Summary
- Table 21: Modulation
- Table 22: ETSI G5 Channels and Services
- Table 23: Requirements - Advanced Vehicular Applications
- Table 24: Comparison - 802.11p and 802.11bd
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