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News Release from: Andrew Corp | Subject: WiMAX 2.5GHz antenna
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 September 2007
Antenna targets WiMAX expansion
WiMAX antenna promises new levels of high-speed datacommunications for both mobile and fixed users.
Andrew Corp has introduced a new antenna designed to meet the needs of carriers establishing WiMAX wireless networks in the 2.5GHz (2.3-2.7GHz) spectrum The new Andrew WiMAX 2.5GHz antenna features Andrew's patented Teletilt variable electrical downtilt design
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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This feature enables the antenna to be adjusted remotely for temporary changes in network usage patterns.
With Teletilt, the antenna's electrical downtilt can be changed at any time to optimise network coverage and minimise site-to-site interference within the network.
The product will be on display as part of Andrew's exhibit (Booth 301) at WiMAX World 2007 at Chicago's McCormick Place between 25th and 27th September 2007.
"The Andrew WiMAX 2.5GHz antenna promises new levels of high-speed datacommunications for mobile and fixed users", says Mike Guerin, Vice President, Antenna and Cable Products, Andrew Corporation.
"Our new WiMAX 2.5GHz model will help speed smooth deployment of these networks by helping them quickly adjust to varied urban and rural environments".
The Andrew WiMAX 2.5GHz antenna is designed to extend coverage for both mobile and fixed WiMAX networks and expands on Andrew's existing 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX antenna portfolio.
The new WiMAX 2.5GHz model is a 65 degree azimuth beamwidth, dual-polarised basestation antenna that provides 18dBi of gain and up to 10 degrees of electrical downtilt to extend coverage and minimise interference.
Because the antenna can be adjusted remotely through Andrew's Teletilt design, technicians need not physically access basestations to adjust antennas for user traffic patterns that may vary day-to-day, or even hour-to-hour.
The Andrew WiMAX 2.5GHz antenna offers similar flexibility for control of interference.
The new antenna can be configured so several are controlled remotely from one network operations centre, further increasing efficiency.
Andrew expects strong demand for the antenna in areas such as the USA, South America, Europe and Asia where 2.5GHz networks are planned or are under construction.
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