Transfer HD video between two devices in a few seconds without cables or a wireless network
What is G-Link?
G-Link is a low-power wireless connection that enables instantaneous transfer of gigabits of data between two devices a few centimeters apart.
G-Link makes data sharing easier, quicker and smarter:
- Gigabits data transfer in a few seconds
- Wireless
- Extended battery life
- Easy to use
- No need for network access, cable or connector
- Available anywhere (interfaced with any device USB, HDMI etc.)
- Secure, confined point-to-point connection
- More reliable because it requires no ports (waterproof, dustproof)
- Very small size
Applications:
For consumers:
Ultra-high-speed wireless connection between two mobile devices to share HD videos, between a movie camera and a video display, between a kiosk and a tablet to download HD videos, etc.
For industry:
In addition to above, secure application in industrial environments where cable reliability is a concern for data transfer. For example, any device in which connectors are affected by rotation, vibration or pressure that reduce lifetime can be replaced by G-Link.
What’s new?
Today, high-speed wireless connectivity uses mainly the WiGig standard (802.11ad)at the 60 GHz frequency band. Power consumption of existing products in WiGig is very high. Leti’s G-Link provides a 10-20x lower power solution for a high-speed wireless link over short distances. Moreover, G-Link uses a very compact and low-cost package, integrating the entire system, including antennas.
Antenna included on chip:
- Leti has included an antenna on chip to enable maximum miniaturization and reduce packaging costs.
- Solutions without antenna integrated on chip, with standard CMOS technologies, require additional assembly steps that result in higher costs.
Works with 60GHz worldwide RF band:
- No need for network to connect two devices
- No need for compliance with any existing communication standard
Low cost:
- Standard low-cost package (QFN)
- Small silicon area in low-cost process (65 nm CMOS)
- No connector for data transfer
G-Link 2nd generation will provide increased data rate (5 Gbps) at lower power consumption (50 mW).
Further steps will be towards higher frequencies (>100 GHz) to exploit wider bandwidth targeting a data rate of 25-40 Gbps per link.
Leti is cooperating closely with industrial companies to design the first mass-market generation as well as to define future generations of chips.