Gi-Fi

For the specific Wi-Fi Alliance standard, see WiGig. For the French discount store, see GiFi.

Gi-Fi or gigabit wireless refers to wireless communication at a bit rate of at least one gigabit per second (Gbit/s).

By 2004 some trade press used the term "Gi-Fi" to refer to faster versions of the IEEE 802.11 standards marketed under the trademark Wi-Fi.[1]

In 2008 researchers at the University of Melbourne demonstrated a transceiver on a single integrated circuit (chip) operating at 60 GHz on the CMOS process, allowing wireless communication speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s within a 10-metre (33-foot) range.[2] Some press reports called this "GiFi".[3][4] It was developed by the Melbourne University-based laboratories of NICTA (National ICT Australia Limited).[3]

In 2009, the Wireless Gigabit Alliance was formed to promote the technology. It used the term "WiGig" which avoided trademark confusion.[5]

  1. ^ "Gigabit Wi-Fi looms large: But 'Gi-Fi' pointless without robust security". The Register. November 19, 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  2. ^ "NICTA develops a world first in semiconductor technology for the wireless home and office of the future". News release. NICTA. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Nick Miller (February 22, 2008). "$10 chip puts Australia on the fast track". The Age. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "GiFi-Latest Research In Wireless Technology Looks Promising". TechLivez. February 22, 2008. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  5. ^ Marguerite Reardon (May 7, 2009). "Tech giants back superfast WiGig standard". CNet. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.