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IEEE P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012

Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications - Amendment 3: Enhancements for Very High Throughput in the 60 GHz Band

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P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 is a draft technical standard for wireless LAN MAC and PHY specifications focused on very high throughput operation in the 60 GHz band. It addresses how devices can exchange data over short-range, high-capacity links with defined protocol and physical layer behavior. For computing and communication systems, this standard is relevant where controlled, interoperable performance is needed for design, testing, and procurement decisions.

What is P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012?

P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 defines an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 family that targets enhancements for very high throughput in the 60 GHz band. It combines medium access control and physical layer requirements so implementations can operate with a common technical basis. In practice, the document supports product development by clarifying signaling, link behavior, and interoperability expectations for wireless LAN equipment designed for short-range, high-data-rate use.

Where is P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 used?

This standard is typically relevant in computing and networking equipment that relies on 60 GHz wireless links, such as high-speed device interconnects, docking-style connections, and short-range wireless peripherals. It may also be used in development and validation workflows for radios, chipsets, and embedded communication modules. Because P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 addresses both MAC and PHY behavior, it is useful wherever implementation consistency and link performance need to be assessed against a defined specification.

Why is P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 important?

The value of this standard is in giving engineers and buyers a clear reference for very high throughput wireless LAN behavior in the 60 GHz band. It helps reduce ambiguity during design reviews, conformance testing, and product comparison. Using P802.11ad/D8.0, May 2012 can support more consistent implementation choices, improve interoperability planning, and lower the risk of mismatched expectations between hardware, firmware, and test requirements.

  • IEEE 802.11 amendment for 60 GHz operation
  • Very high throughput MAC and PHY scope
  • Short-range wireless LAN performance reference
  • Useful for design, testing, and validation
  • Inactive draft status for historical context
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  • Publication Date: 2012

  • Standard Status: Inactive

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Subject: Computing and Processing; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems

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