IEEE unveils LiFi standard: 100x faster than WiFi, transmitting data using light up to 224Gbps!

A new breakthrough in connectivity technology has been introduced by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

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IEEE launches LiFI standard!

IEEE has added the 802.11bb as a standard for light-based wireless communications wherein its publishing has been welcomed by Global LiFi firms as it will hasten the distribution and adoption of the data-transmission technology standard.

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The engineers highlighted the advantages of light versus the radio frequency claiming that it is "faster, reliable wireless communication with uncontested security compared to conventional technologies such as WiFi and 5G".

With the introduction of the IEEE 802.11bb Li-Fi standard, it is intended that interoperability between Li-Fi systems and successful WiFi will be fully addressed.

But obviously, it won't replace WiFi, 5G options, or wired yet. Radio waves will remain to have a unique advantage with regard to transmission through the atmosphere at long distances and through transparent objects.

There's a Fraunhofer HHI video below where you can view the usage of the LiFi system wherein it reuses the light of the building's infrastructure to transmit data.

This is thanks to utilizing the light spectrum, they also added that it can deliver speeds reaching up to 224GB/s. Fraunhofer noted the fact that it operates in an exclusive optical spectrum, this shows that it has improved reliability and minimal latencies and jitters.

Fraunhofer added, "Light's line-of-sight propagation improves security by preventing wall penetration, reducing jamming and eavesdropping risks, and enabling centimeter-precision indoor navigation".

Since the IEEE 802.11bb standard has been introduced, manufacturers can have more confidence in the ecosystem and begin integrating the tech where it can fit. Right now, one of the big wheels of LiFi, pureLiFi, has already readied the Light Antenna ONE module for integration into connected devices. This is a 14.5mm long component that is currently being evaluated by OEMs. In its promotional materials, the firm says that LiFi is superior to WiFi due to its ability to provide more connections without congestion. It also comes with better security, privacy and does the heavy lifting for high-bandwidth activities.

With the unveiling of this interesting tech, it may be possible to appear in the upcoming MWC next February 2024.

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Source: Tomshardware