Unlicensed Spread

Spectrum - Part 15

• 1985, the FCC open three bands for unlicensed uses based on a set of regulations designed to minimize interference and encourage inter-operability.

• Since 1985, over 300 companies produce equipment under Part 15 and some 3.5 million devices have been sold -- with 900Mhz being the most popular of the three bands.

• These devices include:
  cordless phones
  utility readers
  wireless LANs
  wireless audio speakers
  home security systems
  medical monitoring devices, etc