Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Launches Highly Flexible, Scalable BroadOne™ WX300 Mobile WiMAX Base Station
Compact High-Power Base Station Delivers Industry-Leading Performance and Efficiency
Richardson, TX, February 06, 2008 — Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today
the BroadOne™ WX series of mobile WiMAX base stations. The BroadOne WX series of base stations are among the smallest,
most power-efficient in the industry and ideal for operators looking for a quick in-service solution with easy installation
and maintenance. Fujitsu is positioning the BroadOne WX series of mobile WiMAX base stations as a key part of its product
strategy for the fast-emerging global wireless broadband industry. The first base station launched in the series is the BroadOne
WX300 outdoor macrocell base station.
“Fujitsu continues to develop the right products at the right times,” said Berge Ayvazian, chief strategy officer with the
Yankee Group. “Their long-time leadership in multiple wireless technologies deployed in Japan has given them the experience
and technical ability to develop a very comprehensive and flexible WiMAX product portfolio with a timeline well-aligned to
meet both the needs of the U.S. marketplace and the WiMAX Forum® certification schedule.”
Fujitsu has designed its new base stations with many features to meet the global requirements for mobile WiMAX networks. The
base stations consume low levels of power, deliver superior performance, and, as the smallest base stations available, are
easy to install. As a result, mobile WiMAX service providers will be able to build their wireless broadband infrastructure
at a lower cost and offer end-users service at more reasonable rates.
Fujitsu plans to provide three base station models designed for the 2.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz frequency bands. These bands have
gained global acceptance and constitute a major portion of the worldwide WiMAX market. The first model is the BroadOne WX300
outdoor macrocell base station which is configured as a single, lightweight unit and is designed for wide-area transmission
over a radius of almost two miles. The second model, a compact outdoor microcell base station, is designed for transmission
over a nearly 1,000 foot radius to fill in areas with a lower concentration of users and remote areas with poor coverage.
The third model is an indoor, ultra-compact picocell base station. All base stations will support Multiple Input Multiple
Output (MIMO) technology operating in both Matrix A and B to improve system performance. With these models, Fujitsu will provide
mobile broadband solutions for all types of environments and needs.
The new BroadOne WX300 outdoor macro base station features world-class efficiency and performance. The unit’s high-output
amplifier uses a gallium-nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) device that was developed based on ultra-high-speed
transistor technology invented by Fujitsu. This device is coupled with Fujitsu digital pre-distortion technology, which already
has a proven track record in 3G systems, to create two high-output power transceivers packaged in a single unit. The adoption
of advanced amplifier technology allows the base station to weigh approximately 40 pounds, allowing tower, pole or building
top installation by a single person. The low weight combined with a volume of less than one cubic foot makes this unit the
world’s smallest outdoor macrocell base station in its power class.
By combining world-class energy efficiency with the world’s smallest base station enclosure, Fujitsu has significantly reduced
the costs associated with installing and operating base stations, thereby contributing to the global deployment of mobile
WiMAX infrastructure. Details of the product will be presented next week at the Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe stand 1J45
in Hall 1 of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008 from February 11-14, 2008, in Barcelona, Spain.
“We’re very excited to be launching a product significantly lighter and smaller, and with much higher power output than many
other products on the market,” said Jim Orr, principal network architect at Fujitsu Network Communications. “The initial feedback
from customers and industry analysts has been extremely positive because we’ve been able to leverage years of cutting edge
wireless technology and devices and apply our knowledge to mobile WiMAX products.”
Fujitsu Network Life Cycle Services are an integral part of the network solution. These services are available to help carriers
create and extend their WiMAX footprint by utilizing planning services such as RF engineering, site acquisition and site preparation.
When network operators are ready to build their network, Fujitsu offers a full line of deployment services, which include
installation and test/turn-up services, as well as backhaul and back-office connectivity provisioning. Carriers can also opt
to have Fujitsu monitor and maintain their wireless network with Network Operations Center (NOC) services and provide network
statistics so operators can have full visibility to the inner workings of their network. Full maintenance and support is also
available 24x7, with rapid deployment of on-site technical assistance personnel and spares management as needed.
With the launch of the BroadOne WX300 mobile WiMAX base station, Fujitsu is unveiling its new BroadOne brand name, which covers
an integrated series of base stations and other products for the rapidly emerging wireless broadband market. The BroadOne
brand name was chosen to reflect the Fujitsu advanced technologies that will enable wireless networks around the world. By
bringing easy-to-use networking to as broad a segment of people as possible, Fujitsu aims to become the number one vendor
of wireless networking equipment.
Wireless broadband technology is a key enabler of the connected experience, which will transform the way people live and work.
High-speed, high-capacity connectivity to next-generation networks will allow communication to anyone at anytime. Mobile WiMAX
is certified by the WiMAX Forum, the WiMAX industry certification authority and provides up to 75 Mbps of bandwidth. Fujitsu
is a founder and board-level member of the WiMAX Forum. For more information about the BroadOne WX300 mobile WiMAX base station,
please visit http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/telecom/WiMAXProd.html.
About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. is an innovator and strategic partner with over 20 years of experience as a leading provider of wireline and wireless networking solutions that solve critical business issues and enable new services. With the support of Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702), a $43.2B company with over 160,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu enables their customers to build or seamlessly migrate to fully converged networks that improve network performance and profitability. Fujitsu Limited consistently ranks within the top 15 organizations worldwide in terms of the number of patents granted per year and in 2006 alone, 1487 patents were issued to our company and our employees. Nearly 400,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. Fujitsu maintains a well-established and highly-regarded position as a market leader by providing the best-in-breed data networking solutions that drive next-generation access, core, and wireless networks. For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.
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