A cost-effective and discrete solution, the Nexus RT 5000 enhances the coverage and capacity of existing wireless networks, without requiring the installation of additional macro cell sites. As operators deploy 4G technology indoor and outdoor, the Nexus RT 5000 solution reduces capital and operational expenses and enables operator network sharing.

The Nexus RT 5000 delivers instantaneous frequency bands easily upgradable in the field, providing a multiple RF carrier architecture and advanced processing and network optimization capabilities, all within a smaller net hardware package. It also provides interference cancellation, which increases antenna isolation and allows greater operating gain without feedback oscillations. The solution supports up to eight individually adjustable sub-bands (with up to 20 MHz wide in each band), which yields up to 32 sub-bands for a fully equipped repeater for flexibility and high RF performance.

The large number of supplied digital filters ensures operators have optimal performance for each specific application all within the same unit, whether using GSM, UMTS or LTE.

Ideal for multi-carrier and multi-band operations, the Nexus RT 5000 also reduces power requirements at the remote site with an output composite power of +36 dBM (with a per sub-band set gain from 55 to 100 dB in 1 dB steps).

Additional competitive features include:

• Echo cancellation and power control
• HSDA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem
• MIMO support
• Fiber feeding possibility
• Flexible alarm definition and alarm receiver settings
• Pentaband combiner

The IP65 enclosure with no fans offers superior reliability. The Nexus RT 5000 also provides future proofing and remote fleet management via a wireless modem supporting the SNMP protocol through NetWay or other third-party vendors, as well as email or SMS.

To speak with Powerwave about the Nexus RT 5000 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 – March 1, please visit  #8B109.

Powerwave’s dual- and 6-band Nexus FT repeaters feature a modular and robust design that is easy to install. These powerful, cost-effective solutions enable North American operators to extend the capacity and reach wireless networks. In addition, they offer long-reach fiber optic distribution, enabling deployment up to 25km (15 miles) from an existing base station hotel, further optimizing the coverage and capacity of the existing wireless infrastructure. Due to its small size, rapid implementation and simple optimization procedures, the FT 4000 family provides an opportunity to implement a multiple band system quickly and easily.

Powerwave’s family of Nexus FT repeaters was designed to minimize system complexity, operational costs, visual impact and upgrade costs. These advanced solutions provide high-quality coverage close to the mobile user to ensure 3G and 4G, and future capabilities can be fully realized in the coverage area. The 6-band unit covers Commercial 700, SMR800, CELL850, SMR900, PCS1900 and AWS 17/21, while the dual-band unit covers Commercial 700 and AWS 17/21 to provide MIMO capability with a single box and fiber addition to the network. Coupled with the integrated broadband fiber transport solution, Nexus FT repeaters provide seamless support for future technologies.

Using Powerwave’s repeaters, operators can implement new modulation schemes without impacting coverage footprint, which can reduce the costs associated with network upgrades. A maintenance-free passive cooling system eliminates scheduled maintenance and enables Powerwave’s Nexus FT-based solutions to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry.

Powerwave’s Nexus FT repeaters can be managed remotely through Powerwave’s Netway Vision, an SNMP-based platform that centrally monitors and manages critical network interconnected remote controlled devices. An option is also available that enables the Nexus FT to be managed via a third-party, SNMP-compliant NMS software package.

Nexus FT family units are available with a range of protection ratings, including IP32 (for indoor use), IP65/NEMA 4 and IP66/NEMA 4. The IP65 and IP66 rated units, are fully weather- and lightning-protected for pole, rooftop or tower-top deployments.

To speak with Powerwave about its Nexus FT repeaters at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 – March 1, please visit booth #8B109.

A compact LTE base station and Wi-Fi access point, the Powerwave Picocell is ideal for areas with high data usage, such as crowded venues and arenas, or in remote locations where network signals are weak. As part of Powerwave’s larger Inside Out Solutions™ initiative, it delivers targeted mobile broadband coverage and capacity both indoors and outside for better signal quality and reduced network congestion. Powerwave’s Picocell enables fast network deployment to any conflict zone in the globe, where soldiers can instantly share multimedia, such as video and high-resolution photos, with each other or with command centers around the world.

At 1/10^th the capital expenditure cost of a typical macro cell site, the Picocell delivers 12 to 15 times the data capacity. Its compact form factor and attractive design blends in with the outdoor environment and enables rapid deployment in the most challenging coverage situations.

As part of Powerwave’s larger commitment to small cell technology, the Picocell enables operators to address challenging deployment situations. Such situations include temporary events (concerts, festivals, demonstrations, vigils, sporting events, etc.), high-rent districts or historical preservation zones, and geographically insulated areas such as urban canyons and sporting venues. Powerwave’s small cell and Inside Out products offer cost-effective solutions for building network infrastructure and providing coverage and capacity where users need it most.

To speak with Powerwave about its new Picocell products at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 – March 1, 2012, please visit booth #8B109.

The series of multiband solutions include five families of antennas that help operators gain granular control. Details on each product are as follows:

• Quadruple Broadband Antenna Family 65°: Supports 790-960 MHz, 2 arrays 1710-2170 MHz and 2.5-2.69 GHz systems for European markets. The three antennas in this family allow network operators to reuse existing site infrastructure by exchanging and upgrading existing dual or tri band antennas, without compromising network performance.
• Triple Broadband Antenna Family 65°: Supports 709-960 MHz, 1710-2170 MHz and 2.5-2.69 GHz systems for European markets. The three antennas in this family enable operators to maintain the same outer dimensions as already deployed multiband antennas, decreasing the variable downtilt capability and reducing the CAPEX spend for 2600MHx upgrades.
• Dual Broadband Antenna Family 65°: Combines 1710-2170 MHz and 2.5-2.69 GHz systems for European markets. This family enables mechanical width reduction down to 9”, allowing operators to reuse existing site infrastructure without compromising current network coverage.
• Dual Broadband Antenna Family 45°: Combines 698-894 MHz and 1710-2170 MHz systems for North American markets.
• Single Broadband Antenna Family 45°: Supports 698-894 MHz systems for North American markets.

The aforementioned dual and single broadband antenna families include patented Powerwave ACP radiator technology that enables a mechanical package only 440mm wide. Ideal for canyon and track coverage at low band application, and essential for high capacity 6-sector site applications, these antennas leverage horizontal stacked ACP radiators, delivering a higher front-to-side ratio, which keeps sector interference low.

Powerwave also launched a family of 65° single and dual ultra wideband antennas,  which are scheduled to be generally available in Q2, 2012. The 65° family supports 1710 to 2690 MHz systems and is compatible with the company’s external remote electrical down-tilt (RET) modules. Patented Powerwave radiator technology coupled with antenna electric down-tilt (AEDT) technology results in improved performance across the entire frequency range. Ideal for consolidated site scenarios, the wideband antenna future-proofs operators’ networks at a lower cost and enables true performance over the entire frequency range – a crucial element in today’s decreased spectrum licensing.

To speak with Powerwave about its new families of multiband and wideband antennas at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 – March 1, 2012, please visit  #8B109.

A key component of Powerwave’s Inside Out Solutions™ methodology, the LTE Picocell injects mobile broadband coverage and capacity, both indoors and outdoors, via its integrated LTE and WiFi router with MIMO antennas. The compact base station supports all 4G-frequency bands and helps carriers build more flexible networks, extending coverage and capacity into densely populated areas with high data usage or remote areas with weak signals. It empowers operators to quickly and cost-effectively roll out new LTE wireless networks, while leveraging their existing wireless network infrastructure to yield higher modulation, faster user speeds and greater overall network capacity. Powerwave’s powerful, all-in-one LTE Picocell delivers up to 15 times greater overall system capacity to provide ubiquitous coverage and a multi-megabyte user experience, without the cost and complexity of adding standard macro cells. Key differentiating features include:

• Support for up to 1,000 registered users, with up to 100 simultaneous users in active data transfer mode
• Increased aggregate data throughput of 100+ Mbps and user-plane latency of less than five milliseconds
• Automated, Self Optimized Network (SON)-based provisioning
• Highly optimized, integrated RF, filters and antennas
• Five times less UL transmit power for connected devices, which extends battery life and reduces cost for both wireless operators and end users

Powerwave’s LTE Picocell is currently in beta trials with numerous carriers. It was also recently named a finalist in the LTE North America Awards’ ‘Best Enabling Technology for LTE.’

Powerwave’s LTE picocells are compact LTE and Wi-Fi base stations that deliver up to 15 times greater overall system capacity and a ubiquitous multi-megabyte user experience. The company’s small cell technology increases capacity in areas with high-data usage or weak network signals anywhere, anytime in indoor and outdoor environments.

James Johnston, chief technical officer in the communications convergence processing business unit at Mindspeed, will join Sheikh on the Evolution of Small Cells & Intelligent Networks panel at the RCR Wireless Conference on November 10, 2011 at the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa, Calif. Part of the RCR Wireless Global Tour and Conference Series, the RCR Orange County Conference is an interactive discussion on current mobile broadband trends and how mobile broadband is driving investment, innovation and economic growth. Both companies will demonstrate small cell technology solutions at the event.

Mindspeed’s award-winning Transcede processor is the first fully-integrated SoC eNodeB solution offering 3GPP LTE Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 processing for small cells. Featuring the highest levels of baseband integration, it enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to leverage Mindspeed’s carrier-class software architecture and programming model across the entire family of Transcede processors, and to scale designs from enterprise femtocells and picocells to microcells and other evolutionary form factors. Transcede-powered designs leverage significant, multi-layer processing power and hardware acceleration on a single SoC with optimal power consumption.

Industry analyst firm Mobile Experts LLC predicts the number of ‘alternative’ cell shipments will overtake the number of macrocell shipments for the first time during 2011. Mobile Experts also suggests that multi-core processors will enable the growth of carrier-grade small cells, with deployment of more than 19 million enterprise and carrier small cells predicted in 2016.

A Best of 4G Awards finalist, Powerwave’s LTE Picocell combines LTE and Wi-Fi in a single compact base station that supports all 4G frequency bands and features a 2×2 MIMO antenna for additional capacity. Powerwave’s Picocell helps wireless carriers build more flexible networks and extend coverage and capacity where there is networking congestion, without the cost and complexity of adding standard macro cells to address high data usage or weak signals.

As the industry moves from 2G and 3G, to a 4G network, Powerwave’s products are designed to improve broadband access, accelerate service rollouts and reduce capital and operating expenses. Its end-to-end wireless offerings include:

• Inside Out Solutions – deliver pinpoint mobile broadband coverage and capacity indoors and outside for better signal quality and reduced network congestion.
  • LTE Picocell ­– this compact LTE and Wi-Fi base station delivers up to 15 times greater overall system capacity, ideal for areas with high-data usage or weak network signals. The all-in-one design includes antenna, filters, RF, baseband and control, and delivers up to 100 Mbps/Km² to 100 users.
  • 4G MIMO Active Array Antenna – this multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna combines remote radio head, software-defined radio, tunable filtering and antenna technologies into a compact, integrated design for 3G or 4G LTE technologies. The antenna increases mobile broadband coverage up to 100 percent and reduces power consumption by 40 percent, lowering operational costs for network providers.
  • 65MHz Remote Radio Head – this software-defined remote radio head (RRH) architecture is used in LTE and WiMAX distributed base station environments, delivering broadcast bandwidth RRH, high efficiency and reliability, as well as flexibility for carriers deploying LTE and WiMAX networks during the transition from 2G / 3G to 4G.
  • Internet Commanded Combiner (iCC) ­– this first filter combiner enables deployment of LTE services alongside 3G networks in just days, and includes a tunable filter for efficient spectrum and bandwidth management. In addition, iCC features remote configuration and electronic tuning via the Internet, offering greater flexibility to adapt in real time to changing conditions than conventional filters that are fixed-tuned or require manual tuning.
• Penta Band Antenna family – this triple band antenna family supports all actual and upcoming mobile communication networks and is based on Powerwave’s multiband technology. Available in three versions, the suite was the first tri-band antenna model to support both digital dividend and LTE in one array.

At the event, Khurram Shiekh, CTO of Powerwave will join a panel of industry-leading operators and vendors who will explore and discuss the role of femtocells in 3G networks, including current residential, enterprise and metro deployments. The role of femtocells in 4G networks—i.e., using femtocells for data offload and integrating femtocells with Wi-Fi, metro and macro networks—will also be discussed.

Role of Femtocells in Heterogeneous Networks

Tuesday, October 25 at 4:40pm CT

Speakers: Khurram Sheikh, Powerwave Technologies, Prabhakar Chitrapu, Femto Forum, Rob Riordan, Nsight, Stephen Rayment, BelAir Networks, Tom Gruba, Alcatel-Lucent, Udayan Mukherjee, Intel.

To meet with Powerwave at 4G World, please contact powerwave@lewispr.com or visit meeting room N-127.

As the wireless ecosystem evolves to 4G and mobile data usage increases, it is critical to deploy solutions that facilitate better signal quality and capacity, and reduce network congestion, while enabling a seamless transition from 2G, 3G and 4G environments. Powerwave Technologies’ Inside Out Solutions are designed to improve broadband access, accelerate service rollouts and reduce capital and operating expenses in the defense sector. The company’s small cell technology can dramatically improve data throughput, while offering greater flexibility at an affordable price. Its award-winning solutions include:

• Inside Out Solutions – deliver pinpoint mobile broadband coverage and capacity indoors and outside for better signal quality and reduced network congestion.
  • Picocell ­– this compact LTE and Wi-Fi base station delivers up to 15 times greater overall system capacity, ideal for areas with high-data usage or weak network signals. The all-in-one design includes antenna, filters, RF, baseband and control, and delivers up to 100 Mbps/Km² to 100 users.
  • MIMO Active Array Antenna – this multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna combines remote radio head, software-defined radio, tunable filtering and antenna technologies into a compact, integrated design for 3G or 4G LTE technologies. The antenna increases mobile broadband coverage up to 100 percent and reduces power consumption by 40 percent, lowering operational costs for network providers. The solution is instrumental in providing ubiquitous mobile broadband coverage inside buildings and outdoors in large venues, and supports a wide variety of protocols.
  • Internet Commanded Combiner (iCC) ­– this first filter combiner enables deployment of LTE services alongside 3G networks in a matter of days, and includes a tunable filter for efficient spectrum and bandwidth management. In addition, iCC features remote configuration and electronic tuning via the Internet, offering greater flexibility to adapt in real time to changing conditions than conventional filters that are fixed-tuned or require manual tuning.
• RMDU – this integrated mobile communications base station with telescoping antenna tower provides public agencies essential wireless bandwidth in remote locations, and can be set up in less than 30 minutes by one person. Frequently used in emergency and disaster communications, the RMDU offers power, performance and flexibility for a wide range of scenarios, such as: setting up a mobile data center for radio communications during incident management and command-and-control operations; establishing a temporary wireless coverage system after a natural disaster; supporting military and law enforcement deployments; and supplementing wireless voice and data services during major events.

Powerwave will also feature its recently announced Nexus FT 4000 low-power, multi-standard distributed antenna system. The scalable DAS solution for single or multi-operator environments improves coverage and capacity, and enables a seamless transition from 2G, 3G and 4G technology. The Nexus FT family provides a cost-effective application in indoor environments, including stadiums, subways and other large venues, where reliable coverage is essential for public safety communications and operations.

For product briefings or meetings with Powerwave at AUSA, please contact powerwave@lewispr.com or visit Powerwave at its booth #231.

Powerwave’s RMDU has been well received by the government sector as the flexible answer for large public agencies to deploy advanced mission-critical wireless communications for urgent, on-demand scenarios and remote environments. Easily deployed by one person in less than 30 minutes, the RMDU boosts wireless capacity to support high concurrent call volume and data access, anytime, anywhere. The unit is an integrated mobile communications base station with a hydraulic-powered telescoping antenna tower, available in 20M to 50M heights. It supports a multitude of communication antennas and ancillary gear, such as surveillance cameras and searchlights, up to 600 pounds of payload. The RMDU also comes standard with an integrated self-contained generator, ensuring seamless operation and eliminating power availability concerns in remote locations. These features make it ideal for defense, homeland security and public safety agencies in a wide range of operational scenarios, including: setting up a mobile data center for radio communications during incident management; establishing temporary wireless coverage in areas devastated by natural disasters; and supporting military in remote wartime environments.

Ideal for airports, subways, stadiums and convention centers, it improves coverage and capacity, while future-proofing an infrastructure to support 4G deployments at an affordable price. The Nexus FT 4000 series is a strong addition to Powerwave’s toolkit for Inside Out Solutions that include a combined LTE pico base station and Wi-Fi hot spot that delivers up to 100 Mbps/Km² to 100 users allowing operators to provide a quality broadband data service in areas with high-data usage or weak network signals. Small cells technology can dramatically improve data throughput, enabling wireless operators to deploy broadband capacity, while enhancing the end-user experience anytime, anywhere.

Powerwave’s Nexus FT 4000 is currently the only DAS solution available that features an IP65 rating, 10dBO optical link budget, -25º C to +55º C temperature range, no fans and highly-efficient feed-forward multi-carrier power amplifier (MCPA) technology. At full 2 Watts composite power, the Nexus FT 4000 offers high capacity, long reach for multi-sector deployments and enough power per carrier for 4G LTE. Its wideband multi-carrier / multi-technology amplifiers enable facility owners and network operators to seamlessly transition from 2G, 3G and 4G technology (GSM, WCDMA, LTE). Upgradeable from dual to quad bands as the DAS network grows, it also supports multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) 700 MHz and AWS frequency bands. Powerwave’s Nexus FT 4000 features a passively cooled IP65 enclosure without fans. This reduces operating expenses by eliminating regularly scheduled maintenance and the need for weather-proofed enclosures. Its 10dBO Optical Link budget meets all in-building and outdoor needs, in addition to supporting remote network management through NetWay™ Vision.

As carriers build out wireless networks, it is critical to deploy a family of solutions that provide ubiquitous coverage and targeted capacity, in addition to spectrum management. Powerwave’s Nexus FT 4000 and LTE Picocell facilitate better signal quality and capacity, and reduce network congestion, while enabling faster rollout of services by carriers. These products also reduce overall capital and operating expenses.

At the event, Keith Kaczmarek, vice president and general manager, and Sumit Nahar, director, engineering of global wireless solutions, will join two panels of industry experts to address the challenges operators face due to increased mobile data usage and the need for a secure network. They will highlight how microcells and DAS solutions can offer an economical way to inject capacity into densely populated areas for LTE network deployments while maintaining a secure, reliable and uninterrupted network.

Microcells and DAS
Tuesday, October 4 at 1:30pm CT
Speakers: Sumit Nahar, director, engineering of global wireless solutions, Powerwave; Paula Doublin, AT&T; Phil Ziegler, consultant; Mario Bouchard, IB WAVE; Tormod Larsen, Extent; and Peter Murray

Integrated Broadband Wireless Solutions for Public Safety and Security
Wednesday, October 5 at 2:30pm CT
Speakers: Keith Kaczmarek, Powerwave; Patrik Ringqvist, Ericsson; Cynthia Wenzel Cole, Texas Dept. of Public Safety; and Steven Nowlan, Motorola

Powerwave’s product demonstration truck will be parked center stage for attendees to view the latest wireless coverage and capacity solutions in action. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact powerwave@lewispr.com.