802.11 is a group of specifications for wireless networks developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.11 uses the Ethernet protocol and CSMA/CA (carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance) for path sharing.

Companies likely to adopt this technology include, but are not limited to, software developers, network vendors, silicon vendors, peripheral and camera manufacturers, mobile PC and handheld device manufacturers, consumer electronics manufacturers and more. bluetooth
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Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Bluetooth wireless technology is revolutionizing personal connectivity by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones, other portable handheld devices and automobiles, as well as connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth SIG, comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, automotive and consumer electronics industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes Promoter member companies Agere, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and thousands of Associate and Adopter member companies. The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. headquarters are located in Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.A.

Any appliance, wiring material, or other electrical equipment that is acceptable to the enforcing authorities. Frequently the Underwriters laboratory is the most acceptable authority to inspectors. Do not be fooled by a UL label on the motor or cord of an appliance without such a label on the  entire article.

FHSS (Frequency-Hoping Spread Spectrum) is a method of wireless communications in which the system switches, or hops, between several different frequencies for a specific amount of time.

FDM (Frequency-Division Multiplexing) is the technique of using different frequencies to carry multiple streams of information over a single telephone cable.

FDM (Frequency-Division Multiplexing) is the technique of using different frequencies to carry multiple streams of information over a single telephone cable.