Acronym for direct-sequence spread spectrum. DSSS is one of two types of spread spectrum radio, the other being frequency-hopping spread spectrum. DSSS is a transmission technology used in LAWN transmissions where a data signal at the sending station is combined with a higher data rate bit sequence, or chipping code, that divides the user data according to a spreading ratio. The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern for each bit that is transmitted, which increases the signal's resistance to interference. If one or more bits in the pattern are damaged during transmission, the original data can be recovered due to the redundancy of the transmission.
FCC Opens Spectrum The Federal Communications Commission made a major policy shift in the federal rules that govern U.S. wireless communications.
Selecting a wireless LAN technology Proxim white paper explaining two spread spectrum technologies: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
Wireless LAN Alliance home page Contains an organizational overview and links to an introduction to wireless LANs, user stories, resources, and contact information.
