Khurram Sheikh, President of SiBeam and CSO of Lattice Semiconductor, pointed out, “Existing Wi-Fi network technology is reaching its limits as applications such as wireless streaming of HD and 4K video increase significantly,” and stated, “SiBeam’s USB 3.0 802.11ad adapter reference design and the compatibility of this solution with Qualcomm Atheros’s 802.11ad access point solution mean that OEMs can now utilize a complete end-to-end solution for 60 GHz wireless networking that ensures the fast network speeds and low signal interference needed to provide users with an unprecedented next-generation Wi-Fi experience.”

Compatible with Qualcomm Atheros multi-band access point solutions

"I am pleased to see so many 802.11ad interoperable solutions being introduced," said Tal Tamir, Vice President at Qualcomm Atheros. "As the demand for better wireless user experiences grows, we all need to look for ways to accelerate ecosystem adoption, and CyBeam's USB 3.0 solution is a prime example of this."

SiBeam's USB 3.0 802.11ad reference design includes the SB6501, an 802.11ad MAC/baseband chip, and the Sil6312, a 60 GHz RF chip integrated with a phase array antenna in an on-package form. This reference design is scheduled to be available to companies interested in product evaluation starting in early February 2016.