Focus on Femtocell, Pico and Micro Implementations and Associated Cost, Service Benefits

CHICAGO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMAX World 2008 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a global leader in WiMAX-compliant broadband wireless technology, today released a new white paper on WiMAX system development and implementation. Entitled "Achieving Cost-Effective Broadband Coverage with WiMAX Micro, Pico and Femto Base Stations," the new white paper profiles the base station options that can enhance WiMAX deployment. It reviews how smaller base stations can apply scaled-down versions of WiMAX hardware for providing broadband wireless access to a variety of areas, from public locations in urban areas to isolated rural locations.

Various opportunities for expanded broadband wireless service based on the WIMAX standard are described, with a specific focus on the benefits of femto, pico and micro base stations. The white paper also details the new Fujitsu Microelectronics WiMAX SoC product offerings that are designed specifically to address the requirements of these emerging markets.

"Small base stations provide significant cost and performance benefits for service providers and their customers," said Dean Chang, senior marketing manager, Fujitsu Microelectronics America. "This technical paper outlines the basic benefits and offers specific details on how service providers can ensure high data rates to end users without over-building the main WiMAX base station network."

For a complete look at the new paper, visit http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/edevices/microelectronics/broadbandwireless /whitepaper/mobiledeployment.html

WiMAX World Demonstration Features Video Streaming

Fujitsu Microelectronics also plans a major new demonstration at WiMAX World in Chicago September 30 - October 2. In booth 622, the company will demonstrate video streaming using the Cisco BWX8300 WiMAX base station and the Fujitsu USB dongle. In the demonstration, multiple video streaming and ftp files will be wirelessly transferred between the Cisco WiMAX base station and the Fujitsu USB dongle.

Awaga Joins Panel on Low Cost WiMAX Solutions October 2 at WiMAX World

Makato Awaga, general manager of the Mobile Solution Division of Fujitsu Microelectronics, Ltd., will be a featured speaker October 2 at 2 p.m. on the "Strategies for Low-Cost CPE and Mobile Devices" panel, which will be moderated by Randall Schwartz, principal at WiMAX 20/20.

About Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) leads the industry in innovation. FMA provides high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services for the wireless, networking, consumer, automotive, and other markets throughout North and South America. As a founding member and current board member of the WiMAX Forum(TM), Fujitsu supports the standards development and compliance programs that are essential to successful Broadband Wireless deployment. Fujitsu provides performance-driven WiMAX solutions by leveraging the company's experience and expertise in the networking and communications markets. Fujitsu offers flexible WiMAX SoC and reference designs for WiMAX-certifiable systems to equipment vendors. For more product information, please visit the company's web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/WiMAX, or address e-mail to Email Contact.

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