Alcatel-Lucent Blends CDMA, LTE in Same Base Station

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Alcatel-Lucent Blends CDMA, LTE in Same Base Station

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced the latest in its portfolio of next-generation wireless communications technologies, the Alcatel-Lucent 9238 Base Station Macro.
 
The new platform utilizes Alcatel-Lucent's software defined radio (SDR) technology, which is designed to enable wireless service providers currently using CDMA technology to upgrade smoothly to a more advanced standard, such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), in the future, or even deploy both technologies in the same base station at the same time.
 
The architecture of the 9238 allows service providers to mix and match CDMA and/or LTE baseband units in the same cabinet to support a variety of technology combinations. Furthermore, multiple frequencies and frequency combinations will be supported in a single footprint, making the solution extremely flexible for service providers looking to refresh and/or renovate their networks.
 
According to the announcement, Alcatel-Lucent's Converged RAN (radio access network) offerings build upon the company's commitment to support multiple technology standards in a common base station platform, helping ensure that investments made today will be protected in the future as networks evolve.
 
The 9238 Base Station Macro is also being touted for its ability to "dramatically reduce operational expenses" through a combination of improved reliability, reduced power consumption of up to 75 percent over earlier generations of equipment, and use of common components to minimize the need for spares.
 
For more information on Alcatel-Lucent's next generation wireless solutions, visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte


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