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FLASH SIGNAL: THE WIRELESS SOLUTION

While Flash Signal’s physical-layer design makes it an ideal foundation for a wide variety of applications, it is particularly in the wireless communications space that it has enormous implications. Here, Flash Signal represents a solution to the tradeoffs that have constrained wireless systems, by bringing tangible benefits to the relationship of signal range, penetration, and power efficiency.

It provides substantial improvements in signal range – up to three times the range of other systems - which can reduce the amount of equipment and infrastructure needed to cover a given area.  This translates into larger service area coverage and lower operating expenses, as there is less equipment (antennas, outdoor mounting, etc.) required to be installed and maintained.

In addition, Flash Signal’s unique profile makes it a perfect fit for low frequency channels (i.e., spectrum below about 1 GHz) where it can take advantage of the better penetration, propagation, and  non-line-of-sight (NLOS) characteristics available at those frequencies.

For the mobile industry, Flash Signal’s power-savings attributes cannot be overstated. Power consumption is the main challenge faced by mobile applications. From cell phones that are incorporating advanced multimedia features, to power-hungry WiMax receivers, there is an acute need to incorporate technologies that extend battery life. Flash Signal’s ability to operate at lower power levels than other transmission methods (while still maintaining a high data rate) fills this need, providing the energy savings demanded by mobile devices. This makes it an ideal solution for compact battery-powered designs that are becoming increasingly prevalent.