WiGig members hold plugfest to test interoperability

Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) members are holding a PlugFest to test the interoperability of WiGig devices. The WiGig PlugFest will run for three days and establish the interoperability of different products from several of the WiGig Alliance's membership. As such it signals the transition of ultra-fast 60 GHz WiGig networking from a detailed technology specification into commercial products shippable into the marketplace. The PlugFest is being organised in collaboration with MET Labs and assisted by UL CCS, two independent compliance, testing and certification houses. Key test instrumentation for the PlugFest is being provided by Agilent Technologies. Agilent representatives have chaired the WGA Interoperability Working Group (IWG) for the last two years. All three companies are members of the WiGig Alliance. The latest version 1.1 specification addresses enhancements identified by member companies during the product development process. Now, at the initial PlugFest, WiGig members are testing their WiGig-based products to enable interoperability within the ecosystem, and provide end users with a guarantee of services at product launch later next year. The first release of certified WiGig products is scheduled for late 2012 or early 2013.