News | March 28, 2007

NEC Announces 1xN SONET Digital Microwave Radio Systems

Orlando, FL -- CTIA Wireless -- The Radio Communications Systems Division of NEC Corporation of America (NEC) announced its fourth generation of high-capacity 1xN SONET digital microwave radio systems. The 5000 Series SONET/SDH Microwave Radio System builds upon NEC's 3000 Series with a more compact design, accommodating up to 10 radio frequency channels per enclosure, east/west, repeater configurations, embedded SNMP for network management, and the choice of convection or fan cooling.

Similar to its predecessors, the 5000 Series features SONET OC-3/STM-1 transport, NEC's proprietary Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC), IF combined space diversity, adaptive time domain equalization (ATDE), and a four fiber protected optical interface with built-in protection switching.

The 5000 Series microwave system technology is based on NEC expertise, and with the new compact design featuring up to 10 RF channels per enclosure, the product accommodates a higher rack density and includes additional space for a multiplexer. The 5000 Series will be available in frequency bands from 4 to 11 GHz worldwide.

"As network operators continue to look for reliable and flexible solutions that deal with increased bandwidth requirements in a small amount of space, they are drawn to solutions such as NEC's 5000 Series high capacity digital microwave radio to help meet these growing demands," said Bruce Blain, vice president, Sales, Radio Communications Systems Division of NEC Corporation of America. "With the addition of the new 5000 Series, NEC is able to build on its high capacity market leadership. We are fortunate to be able to offer network operators a comprehensive product line featuring high quality digital microwave radio solutions."

NEC offers direct support and service for the 5000 Series, 3000 Series and 2000 Series. During 2007, NEC will continue to supply and support the third generation 3000 series product line in addition to the 5000 series.

SOURCE: NEC Corporation of America