Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today its new BroadOne^™ LS LTE eNodeB base station portfolio that addresses power and implementation cost needs of wireless operators as they expand existing networks to include fourth-generation (4G) mobile services. The new eNodeBs feature simple maintenance, easy customization, and are among the smallest and most power-efficient in the industry resulting in lower implementation and operational costs. With these new BroadOne LS LTE eNodeBs, mobile service providers will be able to build their 4G wireless broadband infrastructure at a lower cost and offer end-users 4G mobile service at more reasonable rates.

The BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB family is based on a new architectural concept and will be available in distributed and all-in-one versions. The eNodeBs include superior antenna technologies comprising advanced DSPs to augment advanced RF technology. The BroadOne LS LTE series employs a distributed architecture, consisting of a Remote Radio Head (RRH) and a Base Band Unit (BBU). The BBU comes in both indoor and outdoor models to meet the diverse deployment environments that exist in the network today. The RRH is designed to take advantage of the lower operational cost of an all-outdoor deployment.

“Carriers who purchased AWS and 700 MHz spectrum at record pricing levels want to get the most out of their investment and satisfy consumers who continue to devour more bandwidth,” said Jim Orr, principal network architect at Fujitsu Network Communications. “Our LTE solution will allow carriers to make the most efficient use of their spectrum while offering the performance that an increasingly savvy public demands. Fujitsu pioneered GaN HEMT-based amplifiers so we’re able to deliver a whole new level of efficiency and operational simplicity that hasn’t been available before to North America wireless operators.”

The RRH of the BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB incorporates a high-output amplifier, which uses a gallium-nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) device that was developed based on ultra-high-speed transistor technology patented 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. These technologies allow for efficiencies never before seen in the industry, reducing the power consumption by half over current technologies.

The RRH of the BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB is compact and light weight, enabling installation anywhere there is fiber, up to 20 km from the RRH. The highly efficient design provides low operating costs as less heat translates to no fans, no filters, or any other moving parts. By combining world-class energy efficiency and world-class design, Fujitsu has significantly reduced the costs associated with installing and operating base stations.

“Fujitsu is also a leader in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technologies that are fundamental for LTE systems,” Orr continued. “With such expertise, we can provide network operators with end-to-end LTE solutions for network infrastructure in a variety of applications and services.”

Fujitsu has developed a 3GPP-compliant LTE system for the global market. In fact, Fujitsu was chosen by NTT DOCOMO to be a supplier for its LTE eNodeB in 2006 as well as its LTE core network system in 2008, and is now taking this technology leadership to the rest of the world. In a joint demonstration with NTT DOCOMO, more than 250 Mbps performance was exhibited in an outdoor environment over the Fujitsu LTE eNodeB; also demonstrated at both CEATEC Japan 2008 and CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas.

Fujitsu offers a full portfolio of products and solutions for the mobile network. Fujitsu provides terminals, radio access network equipment and core network equipment in addition to a full suite of engineering and civil services. Fujitsu's extensive manufacturing capabilities are known around the world, retaining network equipment manufacturing as a core competency to ensure that Fujitsu quality is fully maintained.

Carriers can create and extend their BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB footprint by utilizing Fujitsu’s Network Life Cycle Services for next generation wireless networks. There are wireless solutions for every life cycle phase, which include: RF planning & design, network deployment, network integration & testing, NOC services, and knowledge transfer.

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 $53B company with approximately 160,000 professionals in 70 countries, Fujitsu enables their customers to build or seamlessly migrate to fully converged networks that improve network performance and profitability. Over 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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