Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Tue, February 17, 2009
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PCTEL Introduces WiMAX Basestation Antenna Solution With Next Generation Integrated Variable Electrical Tilt Technology (iVET")
BARCELONA, Spain--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, announced today the introduction of a wideband WiMAX basestation antenna with next generation integrated Variable Electrical Tilt (iVET™) technology. This 802.16 WiMAX antenna includes patent pending high performance, flexible and cost effective remote electrical tilt capability. The antenna covers the 2.3-2.7GHz frequency band and provides null fill capability for optimized coverage.
The next generation remote electrical tilt mechanism is implemented through a distributed localized phase shifter. This design eliminates the use of RF cables inside the phase shifter assembly. This innovation improves manufacturability and eliminates electrical performance variations associated with the cables, soldering, and terminations. The new modular phase shifter adapts to a wide range of applications including Cellular, PCS and UMTS antennas. In addition to adjusting tilt, the iVET technology also adjusts for azimuth in multi-column array antennas. This capability provides operators cost-effective flexibility to optimize system performance. The antenna radome completely encloses the iVET mechanism.
"Our new iVET technology provides a high level of tilt accuracy, reliability and ease of deployment without any requirement for zoning deviations typically seen with 'bolt on' solutions. It simplifies network optimization, removing or eliminating site access logistics required for antenna adjustments," said Jeff Miller, PCTEL's Vice President and General Manager of its Antenna Products Group. "PCTEL continues to develop innovative, high performance and cost effective antenna solutions for the wireless industry."
PCTEL will be demonstrating its WiMAX base station antennas as well as its portfolio of GPS, Mobile and infrastructure antenna solutions at the at the GSMA Mobile World Congress show, booth # 2D14, February 16-19, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
About PCTEL
PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:[ PCTI ]), is a global leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry. The company designs and develops software-based radios for wireless network optimization and develops and distributes innovative antenna solutions. The company's SeeGull® scanning receivers, receiver-based products and CLARIFY® interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL's MAXRAD® Bluewave™ and Wi-Sys™ antenna solutions address public safety, military, and government applications; SCADA, Health Care, and Agricultural applications; Indoor Wireless, Wireless Backhaul, and Cellular applications. Its portfolio includes a broad range of WiMAX antennas, WiFi antennas, Land Mobile Radio antennas, and GPS antennas that serve innovative applications in telemetry, RFID, in-building, fleet management, and mesh networks. PCTEL provides parabolic antennas, ruggedized antennas, yagi antennas, and other high performance antennas for many applications. PCTEL's products are sold worldwide through direct and indirect channels. For more information, please visit the company's web sites [ www.pctel.com ], [ www.antenna.com ], [ www.antenna.pctel.com ], or [ www.rfsolutions.pctel.com ].