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Alvarion® Launches High-Performance BreezeMAX® Micro and BreezeMAX Macro Outdoor Base Stations
October 20, 2010 6:58 am | CommentsAlvarion Ltd. announced its new BreezeMAX Micro and BreezeMAX Macro Outdoor two channel base stations at 4G World 2010. The expanded BreezeMAX portfolio provides more flexible options to address various deployment needs cost effectively. The BreezeMAX Micro and Macro are all-outdoor, WiMAX™ 802.
Acorn Technologies Announces HellaPHY™ IP Core for Industry-Leading Performance in 4G Wireless Networks
October 20, 2010 6:58 am | CommentsCHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Acorn Technologies announced the launch of HellaPHY™, a chip-level IP core solution for OFDM-based 4G wireless networks that offers more than 60 percent gain in spectral efficiency. With the resulting increase in capacity and bandwidth efficiency, mobile operators can deliver higher data rates and wider coverage to end-users, greatly improving the business case for operators deploying LTE or WiMAX networks.
picoChip Extends Lead in Small Cell Market for LTE
October 19, 2010 6:12 am | CommentsToday at 4G World in Chicago, picoChip unveiled the next step in its roadmap for customers working on LTE small cell systems. The PC500 is a highly integrated and cost effective baseband processor that is code-compatible with the company’s award-winning PC960x µTCA-based development system. Running the company’s proven PC860x software-defined LTE modem, the PC500 provides a low-risk platform for carrier-class enterprise and metro femtocell products.
New Software Allows Operators to Expand Network Capabilities Without the Need for New Hardware
October 19, 2010 6:12 am | CommentsThe Motorola Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. today at 4G World 2010, announced the fifth generation of WiMAX software – WMX 5.0 – allowing operators to extend their existing WiMAX networks without the need to purchase new hardware. Through the deployment of this software-only upgrade, Motorola’s WiMAX solution increases the value of the operators networks by providing capacity enhancements and support for industry standard features which improve operators return on investment.
Fujitsu to Demonstrate Advanced Automotive Graphics Solutions at Convergence Detroit 2010
October 19, 2010 6:12 am | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif. and DETROIT, /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) will announce its latest advanced graphics display technology and automotive video-imaging solutions at SAE Convergence 2010 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, October 19-20. New products include a 2D/3D graphics SoC with an integrated GDC and GPU, a 32-bit MCU with an integrated graphics controller SoC, a 360-degree Wrap-Around Video Imaging Technology, and a CGI tool for the AutoGraFX® software suite.
Allot Communications Selects Continuous Computing to Deliver Better Traffic Management for Network Operators
October 19, 2010 6:12 am | Comments4G WORLD (CHICAGO) and SAN DIEGO – October 19, 2010 – Continuous Computing® today announced that Allot Communications is using its packet processing and switch technology to power the Allot Service Gateway Sigma (SG-Sigma) platform. Allot is a leading supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile broadband service providers worldwide.
Vector DSP for Software Defined Radio Platforms Targets 4G Wireless Infrastructure Applications
October 19, 2010 6:11 am | CommentsCEVA, Inc. today introduced the CEVA-XC323™, the industry’s first high performance vector DSP for 4G wireless infrastructure applications. The CEVA-XC323 delivers up to 4x performance improvement in wireless infrastructure applications compared to incumbent infrastructure VLIW DSPs, such as those offered by Texas Instruments, and lowers the overall bill-of-materials by significantly reducing the number of processors and hardware accelerators required.
Micro-Network Design and Optimization Tool Resolves Indoor Wireless Coverage Gaps
October 19, 2010 6:11 am | CommentsATLANTA -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Axis Teknologies announced today the launch of iBuildNet. iBuildNet is an automated indoor micro-network design and optimization tool that resolves coverage gaps at indoor facilities. It is the first and only automated tool that can graphically design, in only a matter of hours, a micro-network that address this long-standing issue.
ZTE Launches the First WiMAX/TD-LTE Dual-mode RRU in the World
October 18, 2010 8:24 am | Comments4G World, Chicago, IL - October 18, 2010 - ZTE Corporation today launched the ZXMBW R9110, the world’s first WiMAX/TD-LTE dual-mode Remote Radio Unit (RRU) at 4G World 2010. As the industry leader in Long Term Evolution in Time Division Duplex (LTE TDD) technology, ZTE was the first vendor to offer a smooth evolution from TD-SCDMA to TD-LTE with the ZXTR R8928 TD-SCDMA/LTE dual-mode Remote Radio Unit announced earlier this year.
Wireless Seismic Unveils RT 1000 Wireless System with Real-time Data Retrieval
October 18, 2010 8:24 am | CommentsDENVER -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wireless Seismic today unveiled its innovative RT 1000 real-time wireless seismic data acquisition system at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists in Denver, Colorado. “The RT 1000 uses the strengths of today’s wireless technology to satisfy the seismic contractors’ need for immediate confirmation of data quality and data fidelity,” said Roy Kligfield, Wireless’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Silicon Laboratories Acquires ChipSensors, Maker of Innovative Single-Chip CMOS Sensors
October 18, 2010 8:24 am | CommentsSilicon Laboratories Inc. announced the acquisition of Ireland-based ChipSensors Limited, an early stage technology company creating innovative single-chip CMOS sensors designed to detect temperature, humidity and gases. ChipSensors’ technology complements Silicon Labs’ touch, proximity sensing and recently acquired MEMS technology, expanding the company’s capabilities in CMOS-based sensors.
picoChip – The First Baseband Company to Support New LTE Femtocell APIs
October 18, 2010 8:23 am | CommentsBATH, UK – picoChip today announced that it is the first company to support the newly announced Femto Forum LTE application programming interfaces (APIs). The new APIs help developers of LTE femtocells integrate subsystems from different suppliers reducing integration cost and time, and accelerating development of femtocells and other ‘small cell’ basestations which are critically important for LTE network deployment.
Mindspeed Collaborates With ArrayComm and Continuous Computing on Scalable, Single-Chip 4G Basestation Solutions
October 18, 2010 8:23 am | CommentsNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, today announced that it is collaborating with ArrayComm and Continuous Computing on a complete commercial eNodeB solution for LTE-Frequency Division Duplex (LTE-FDD) and LTE-Time Division Duplex (LTE-TDD) mobile networks.
FAA Issues Fire Warning for Lithium Batteries
October 18, 2010 8:23 am | by Joan Lowy (AP) | CommentsWASHINGTON - Federal aviation officials urged air carriers Friday to voluntarily take steps to reduce the risk of cargo fires caused by overheated lithium batteries, an indication of regulators' growing concern about the threat posed by air transport of the batteries. The warning follows last month's crash of a United Parcel Service plane in Dubai that killed both pilots.
Wireless Innovation Forum Approves New Standard for Cognitive Radio
October 15, 2010 6:38 am | CommentsWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Wireless Innovation Forum announced the approval of a specification, “Description of Cognitive Radio Ontology,” as well as new projects that support Software Communications Architecture (SCA), in conjunction with its 67th Working Meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, Sept.
