To be precise, the 802.11ay MAC (Media Access Control) is crucial to the new chipsets, as it allows them to deliver up to 10Gbps network speeds. The new mmWave-based band is also distinct from the typical 2.4GHz and 5GHz wavebands used in current modems. As described by Qualcomm, it uses a low interference, bandwidth-rich that should theoretically deliver increased wireless capacity and multi-gigabit speeds. All at ultra-low latency. Both the QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 chips are also expected to deliver extended battery life and enable “always-on ambient Wi-Fi sensing capabilities”. The QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 chips are already available, but according to sources, consumer devices with the ability to utilize Wi-Gig routers with the 802.11ay band are only scheduled to be released next year. (Source: Qualcomm, XDA)
