Announcement of next-generation WiFi standards: Driving Iot Development

Announcement of next-generation WiFi standards: Driving Iot Development

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced the 802.11ah WiFi standard on August 1, January 5, Beijing time. The features of low power consumption and long distance are more in line with the development of the IOT era.

 

Announcement of next-generation WiFi standards: Driving Iot Development

It is reported that this standard is named "HaLow", which expands the use of WiFi, not only suitable for small-size, battery-powered wearable devices, but also suitable for deployment in industrial facilities, and Applications between the two.

"WiFi HaLow is very suitable for the unique needs of smart homes, Smart Cities, and the industrial market," said the CEO of the WiFi alliance. This technology has low power consumption and powerful wall-crossing capabilities, which is far from the current Wi-Fi technology ."

It is understood that HaLow uses the MHz band, which is lower than the current GHz and 5 GHz band of WiFi. This means lower power consumption, which is important for sensors, smart watches, and other devices. At the same time, the coverage of HaLow can reach 1 km, the signal is stronger, and it is not easily disturbed.