Andrew Corporation, a global leader in communications systems and products, has introduced an antenna product line that is ideal for wireless networks utilizing new broadband technologies such as WiMAX and other OFDM-based systems.
Andrew Multi-Port Array Antennas are designed for WiMAX (wireless interoperability for microwave access) and OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) mobility systems that employ multiple antenna options such as multi-input, multi-output (MIMO) and adaptive antenna systems to increase range and reliability. The multi-port antenna arrays, which operate at both 2.5 gigahertz (GHz) and 3.5 GHz frequencies, are designed specifically to support the unique radio signaling requirements of OFDM broadband wireless networks.
The new Andrew antennas, which are commercially available today, are deployed in a North American customer field trial.
"Our introduction of multi-port antenna arrays demonstrates Andrew's ability to quickly support new and innovative technologies being used by our customers," said John DeSana, group president, Antenna and Cable Products. "We are confident that these new Andrew antenna arrays will enhance the performance of our customers' OFDM-based broadband wireless systems.
"OFDM-based technologies will be one of the solutions that enable the convergence of voice, data, and video. With our strong research and engineering capabilities, Andrew will continue to deliver products that enable our customers to leverage technology investments that create new revenue opportunities and drive customer satisfaction."
About Andrew Corporation
Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and original equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Orland Park, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937.
Some of the statements in this news release are forward looking statements and we caution our stockholders and others that these statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from expected results include fluctuations in commodity costs, the company's ability to integrate acquisitions and to realize the anticipated synergies and cost savings, the effects of competitive products and pricing, economic and political conditions that may impact customers' ability to fund purchases of our products and services, the company's ability to achieve the cost savings anticipated from cost reduction programs, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the timing of cash payments and receipts, end use demands for wireless communication services, the loss of one or more significant customers, and other business factors. Investors should also review other risks and uncertainties discussed in company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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