ISM Unlicensed Spectrum

ISM is short for the industrial, scientific, and medical band of the unlicensed wireless spectrum. In addition to these specific purposes, the ISM band is also available for use with short-range wireless communication techniques such as in personal area networks (PAN), WLAN, and wireless wide area networks (WWANs). A significant objective of the ISM is to provide easier access to the wireless spectrum for innovators and product developers through access to unlicensed RF bands. Nonetheless, there are still strict regulations that apply and devices must comply with. Therefore, if you are developing a product that is going to use the ISM band, you will certainly need to get prior approval from the government. This is required ...

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