The Pico Node B can be deployed in a number of capacity configurations, depending on operator needs. It offers network flexibility because it is fully enabled to support HSDPA high data rate services. It can be reconfigured to interconnect with either E1/T1/J1, STM-1, or Ethernet transmission bearers.

The one-carrier OneBase Pico Node B is the first in a family of small WCDMA base stations being developed by Andrew. The OneBase Micro is a complete microcell wireless base station with one- or two-carrier operation and HSPDA capability.

Units complement any OEM’s existing product range and look, so the OneBase Pico BTS can be offered as part of a product portfolio without committing internal development resources. Time to market is reduced, and both risk and cost are reduced.

Key benefits:

• Low cost and ease of deployment
• Full O&M support
• Solves key network challenges
• Provides high capacity spot coverage
• Limits the impact of hot spots on macro network planning assumptions
• Prevents “pilot signal pollution” problems in high rise buildings
• Can prevent large numbers of users in soft handover status requiring high processing capacity
• Offers flexible deployment scenarios to meet in-building needs