mmWave Insights

What is mmWave?

mmWave, or millimeter wave, technology refers to the use of radio frequencies between 30 GHz and 300 GHz. These short wavelengths enable very high data rates and are commonly used in 5G cellular networks for faster speeds and increased bandwidth. They are also used in radar systems, security screening, and point-to-point communication.

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What other technologies are related to mmWave?

mmWave Competitor Technologies

LAA

Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) uses unlicensed spectrum, similar to mmWave, but typically at lower frequencies and with different implementations, so it competes for similar use cases.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 58% (61) of relevant job posts

802.11ad

802.11ad operates in the 60 GHz band, similar to some mmWave applications, and provides high-speed wireless communication, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 22% (66) of relevant job posts

CBRS

CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) operates in a different frequency band (3.5 GHz) but addresses similar use cases for private networks and enhanced mobile broadband, making it a competitor for some applications.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 13% (83) of relevant job posts

UWB

Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is another short-range, high-bandwidth wireless technology that can compete with mmWave in certain applications, especially for precise location and data transfer.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 3% (100) of relevant job posts

LTE

LTE (4G) provides mobile broadband services, and though it can work with mmWave, they compete in the overall wireless communication market.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 1% (245) of relevant job posts

4G LTE

4G LTE provides mobile broadband services and competes in the overall wireless communication market.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 3% (69) of relevant job posts

WiFi

WiFi, especially newer standards like 802.11ax and 802.11be, compete with mmWave in certain indoor and short-range applications.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 0% (143) of relevant job posts

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. While it doesn't compete directly on bandwidth, it does for some short-range communication use cases.

mentioned alongside mmWave in 0% (82) of relevant job posts