Abstract
The FCC recently modified its Part 15 rules governing unlicensed communication equipment in the 57GHz-64GHz band (known as the 60GHz band) opening the way for enhanced use of the unlicensed spectrum. With its 7GHz of bandwidth, this band now promises to provide wireless broadband network connectivity over distances of up to one kilometer at data rates up to 10 Gb/s. This enables low cost, point-to-point wireless contribution of uncompressed 4K video and high bandwidth 'P data. The “First Mile” and “Last Mile” of any broadband network is the most difficult and the most expensive to connect. Broadcasters, sports leagues, news bureaus, government agencies and the military will have a short-range, back-haul wireless link connecting uncompressed 4K video and up to 10Gb/s data to the broadband video and 'P networks. The technology is ideal for sporting events, newsgathering, permanent building-to-building links, and stealthy military applications and more. This paper will discuss the theoretical and commercial implementation challenges and advantages of 60GHz systems vs. 25GHz/70/80/90GHz systems. We will discuss and compare quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) and phase shift keying (PSK) as applied to 60GHz transmission. We will compare horn antennas and parabolic dish antennas for different applications. We will outline a practical implementation of a custom-built 60GHz wireless camera system for the NHL, discussing the technical and implementation challenges over traditional cable, fiber optic and wireless systems. We will present an application for the NFL where a 60GHz wireless link transported uncompressed video 700 meters from a sports arena to a studio several blocks away. Lastly, we will show how the absorption of 60GHz RF by oxygen molecules makes 60GHz ideal for stealthy military applications.
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