Technology

S5 Technology

S5's system is designed to rapidly report, forward and store location and telemetry data. Such telemetry data might include device status, usage statistics, alarm events or digitized sensor data. The physical layer and system architecture are designed to handle the traffic generated by millions of S5-enabled applications operating within a metropolitan area. In short, the S5 system offers superior performance and scalability when compared to the high cost and complexity of traditional CMRS-based architectures.

In operation, the simplex system architecture requires no receiver on the tag, and thus enables minimal complexity “client-side” devices. The resulting system is comprised of small low-cost, low-power tags which transmit to a set of sophisticated base station receivers deployed in the region.

The S5 Wireless physical layer relies upon a patented Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum burst algorithm and system implementation to eliminate transmitter synchronization requirements. In addition, S5 has developed a patented Signed Coding Scheme which provides unprecedented processing gain while requiring far less signal processing power than conventional approaches. The net result: Unprecedented performance at a dramatically lower cost.



S5-Chip (left)
This small mixed-signal IC can be embedded in phones, laptops, tools, routers and other devices. Priced under $2 in volume, this chip adds S5's powerful location and telemetry capability to almost any device. Smart locks, pet-tracking collars and real-time logistics visibility applications are just a few of the possibilities

S5-Module (right)

This module integrates the S5-Chip with additional electronic components to enable rapid development of S5-enabled devices. Simply add battery and antenna for a standalone solution, or integrate with an existing design in a board-on-board solution. This module helps speed OEM device development, reducing design risk and time-to-market.

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