Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) has announced a new common wireless
broadband platform that will be used to support both WiMAX 802.16e
access points and the Long Term Evolution (LTE) evolved Node-B (eNodeB).
The new common platform is physically smaller than the first generation
WiMAX product, further reducing operators' deployment and operating
costs. Motorola's flexible modem technology allows the common
platform to be software configurable to support either WiMAX or LTE.
"We're building upon our OFDM expertise and early success
in WiMAX 802.16e as we develop our LTE product solutions," said
Fred Wright, senior vice president, Motorola Home & Networks
Mobility. "We can reuse about 75 percent of the basic application
software and platform technology we developed for WiMAX in our LTE
products, thereby advancing our development efforts. For example, the
new common wireless broadband platform is expected to be commercially
deployed in WiMAX networks in 2008, followed by the LTE application
available by late 2009 giving us the advantage of deploying LTE
technology on a field proven platform."
Motorola's LTE solution is comprised of the common wireless
broadband wireless platform and a selection of radio options that
include MIMO and smart antennas. The portfolio includes frame
based-mounted radios, remote radio heads and tower top radios to support
a wide variety of LTE deployment scenarios across newly available
spectrum as well as existing GSM and CDMA spectrum.
Motorola's WiMAX solution is comprised of a number of tower
top and ground based access point configurations utilizing MIMO B or
smart antenna technology and can be operated in the 2.3, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz
frequency bands.
For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit:
http://www.motorola.com/lte and http://www.motorola.com/experiencelte.
Motorola is a global leader in mobile WiMAX with 19 WiMAX contracts
and more than 75 engagements in 44 countries worldwide. More information
on Motorola's global WiMAX activity can be found at Motorola WiMAX
World Tour. For more information on Motorola's wi4 WiMAX and
MOTOwi4(TM) solutions, please visit:
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motowi4.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in
communications. The company develops technologies, products and services
that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes
communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital
set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories.
Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication
solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company
with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion
in 2007.
For more information, visit http://www.motorola.com or call
480/748-6456.
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