SiBEAM Expands Gigabit Wireless Portfolio with New WiGig 802.11ad Solution
February 23 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
UltraGig™ Delivers Multi-gigabit Data
Transfer Rates and 4K Video for Mobile Devices, Ultrabooks and
Wireless Docks with Full 802.11ad Compatibility
SiBEAM, a pioneer and leader in millimeter wave technologies for
wireless communications, today 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.
“Global consumers are demanding ultra-high-speed connectivity
without wires tethering them to their devices,” said Tim Bajarin,
President of Creative Strategies. “The ability to deliver
multi-gigabit data transfer for everyday applications — from video
streaming to backing up files — is clearly the next breakthrough in
wireless communication. SiBEAM’s new UltraGig product, which
leverages its production-proven 60GHz technology, places the
company at the forefront of the millimeter wave market, delivering
optimum, high-speed throughput for data transfer and Ultra HD video
streaming.”
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.
“As consumer demand for wireless data and video continues to
grow, 802.11ad in the 60GHz spectrum delivers the much needed
network capacity, making it a viable extension to the congested
2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi spectrum,” said Khurram Sheikh, President of
SiBEAM, Inc. “Our new SB6501 and SB6510 UltraGig chipset further
strengthens our market leadership by expanding our millimeter wave
expertise and product portfolio to meet the demand for
multi-gigabit wireless data and video connectivity.”
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
About SiBEAM, Inc.
SiBEAM is a pioneer in developing intelligent millimeter wave
technologies for wireless communications. The company was the first
to build 60GHz chipsets using standard CMOS technology. SiBEAM is a
global leader in driving next-generation architecture and
semiconductor implementation of wireless connectivity solutions in
the consumer electronics, mobile, enterprise and infrastructure
markets. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Image,
Inc. For more information, visit http://www.sibeaminc.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but
not limited to, statements regarding the growth in consumer demand
for wireless data and video and the market for 60GHz
wireless-enabled products and regarding the availability,
performance, functionality, features, benefits and applications of
SiBEAM’s millimeter wave technology and 60GHz wireless-enabled
semiconductor products. These forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the market for
60GHz wireless-enabled products will not grow as anticipated, the
risk that SiBEAM’s millimeter wave technology and 60GHz
wireless-enabled products will not perform as anticipated or
provide the functionality, features and benefits described in this
news release, as well as the risks and uncertainties described from
time to time in Silicon Image’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), which could cause the actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking
statements. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement.
SiBEAM and the SiBEAM logo are trademarks, registered trademarks
or service marks of SiBEAM, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners in the United States and/or
other countries.
MEDIA CONTACTS:SiBEAM, Inc.Sherrie Gutierrez,
408-616-4017Sherrie.Gutierrez@sibeaminc.comorRacepoint GlobalLaura
Desmarais, 415-694-6726ldesmarais@racepointglobal.comorINVESTOR
CONTACT:Silicon Image, Inc.Alex Chervet,
408-616-4153Alex.Chervet@siliconimage.com
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