New Product and Service Portfolio Part of Comprehensive End-to-End Solutions for
Full Range of Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Applications

WiMAX World Conference and Exhibition

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fujitsu Network Communications and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. today articulated a comprehensive WiMAX strategic vision that includes development of every major component in the WiMAX network, including silicon solutions, electronic devices, radio access network solutions, professional services and backhaul infrastructure solutions. Backed by the Fujitsu global presence and leadership in the development of next-generation networks, the Fujitsu WiMAX solution will allow carriers to work with one strategic partner for broadband wireless networks, helping them offer the leading-edge services consumers are demanding for anytime, anywhere voice, video and data communications.

The new Fujitsu WiMAX product line includes two models of base stations for indoor or outdoor use. These base stations include a very compact Radio Frequency (RF) unit with world-class high-efficiency RF amplifiers and a high-performance, compact Baseband (BB) unit. The system is based on the ratified IEEE 802.16-2005 standard and the WiMAX Forum™ definition of mobile WiMAX. By integrating industry-leading intellectual property for multiple antenna technologies such as multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) into these new systems and leveraging its world leading Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) amplifiers, Fujitsu is providing the highest performance, comprehensive WiMAX solution that easily scales to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding broadband wireless access market.

“Our standards-based end-to-end WiMAX solution provides superior performance and flexibility for fixed and mobile services, with high bandwidth and a wide coverage area,” said Eisuke Iwabuchi, president of the mobile system business unit of Fujitsu Limited. “A key advantage of our solution is that it allows for easy installation and cost-effective network design, while providing high-speed connections for users and tight integration with all IP networks.”

Fujitsu is a leader in WiMAX silicon solutions and has been from the beginning of the WiMAX Forum. Its System on a Chip (SoC) solution is designed to optimize both performance and power consumption using state-of-the-art proprietary 90 nm process technology that is ideal for PC cards and mobile device applications such as high-speed vehicular data sharing, consumer-in-motion and mobile appliance connectivity. As highly-integrated, small form-factor silicon solutions become available at the right combination of price, weight, performance and battery life, Fujitsu will continue to provide competitive SoC solutions which are optimized for innovative and attractive handsets for the mobile broadband era.

The Fujitsu fixed WiMAX SoC was an integral part of the first base station to be WiMAX certified in January of 2006. In June of 2006, Fujitsu announced its roadmap for delivery of WiMAX mobility silicon solutions, and in September 2006, Hopling Technologies announced its plan to partner with Fujitsu to bring Linux-based WiMAX reference boards to market.

“As one of the founding board members of the WiMAX Forum, Fujitsu has contributed greatly to the development and standardization of WiMAX,” said Ray Abrishami, senior director, wireless products group, Fujitsu Microelectronics America. “Fujitsu will continue to lead the definition of this exciting new technology via our contributions to the WiMAX Forum, by developing innovative wireless systems, and working closely with our customers.”