3G LTE Development System for Small Cells
3G LTE Development System for Small Cells
14th September , 2009
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Europe : A new 3G LTE development system has been launched by picoChip which helps Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEMs ) introduce 3G LTE basestations.
The new 3G LTE development system combines RF, software stack and baseband making it easier for basestation designers and manufacturers to introduce new 3G LTE basestations and easier for mobile operators to deploy and test. The GSMA forecast that twelve carriers will launch 3G LTE by 2010 and another nineteen by the end of 2011.
Experts in the field of 3G LTE predict that LTE networks will focus on a large number of small cells which are fine-tuned to give optimiun 3G LTE data services. picoChip’s PC9608/9 falls into this category ( LTE femto ) and is otimised for such metrozones.
Based on picoChip’s established PC203 picoArray silicon, the system supports both TDD and FDD versions of LTE, and a variety of 3GPP-defined frequencies and bandwidth specifications within the standard. The hardware is integrated into a single compact, robust chassis based on the industry-standard MicroTCA (µTCA) architecture.
The PC9608 is the first full hardware and software development platform for LTE femtocells, delivering quick and simple development and prototyping to customers and bringing together full evaluation and prototyping capabilities. The core of the product is a carrier class software-defined LTE modem that is compliant with 3GPP standards and can be rapidly optimized and customized via an application programming interface (API).
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