60 GHz WPAN Standardization within IEEE 802.15.3c

WPAN properties are defined and the present IEEE 802.15.3, 2.4 GHz WPAN standard is briefly outlined. 60 GHz WPAN applications and environments are presented. Presently available low-cost 60 GHz semiconductor integrated circuits are shown. Millimeter wave frequency bands and Regulatory bodies are discussed. Finally, a chronology of 60 GHz WPAN standardization activity is presented.