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# Lightning strikes twice

 17th May 2015 by Blu Wireless

Programme director, Andy Lunness, overseeing installation of further Lightning modules as part of the [Bristol is Open](http://www.bristolisopen.com/) smart city project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzL5fARtxjE

The Lightning 60 GHz wireless modem from Blu Wireless Technology. This demonstrator grade evaluation platform is based on Blu Wireless’s HYDRA PHY/MAC technology integrated within the PHY1 SoC, which is based on the IEEE 802.11ad TDD wireless standard together with several extensions for optimised operation in outdoor conditions. A 60 GHz active phased array antenna is used to deliver electronic beam steering with 2×12 element antenna arrays for transmit and receive operation.

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