EB Broadens its Defense Product Portfolio with a Selection of New Products Based on Software Defined Radio

OULU, Finland, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of leading edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, today announced the following products:

- EB Tactical Wireless IP Network for Tactical Communications,
- EB Wideband COMINT Sensor for Signals Intelligence,
- EB Counter RCIED Platform for Electronic Warfare.

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The EB Tactical Wireless IP Network is a stand-alone military/authority wireless broadband network that can be deployed in any location. It enables the formation of an independent IP network and is compatible with existing infrastructure, both wire-line and wireless. Being based on software defined radio makes the product versatile, upgradeable and easy to adapt. It enables a mesh network solution with high data rate and automatic network configuration required by battle groups on the move. The product has an excellent performance and form factor as both network node and router functionality are integrated into a single product. The product was developed to be compatible with the SCA and ESSOR software architectures.

The EB Wideband COMINT Sensor is a complete, high performance wideband sensor. It enables system integrators to build distributed future-proof communications intelligence (COMINT) systems. The product enables a distributed sensor network and is easy to integrate to existing COMINT systems.

The EB Counter RCIED Platform enables original equipment manufacturers and defense system integrators to offer defense authorities intelligent jamming solutions for the prevention of radio controlled IED threats in an ever changing environment. The platform enables threat logging and offline analyses of the performed jamming operation to optimize the performance of the device. The modular, software defined radio based platform is designed for smooth vehicle integration, and it is software upgradeable making it easy to integrate to future multifunctional electronic warfare systems, command and control systems and tactical communications platforms.

"These products bring needed depth into our portfolio and make us a true player in the defense industry providing state of the art radio technology products," says vice president, Defence & Security, Jari Sankala at EB. "The products we are launching today are the results of over 15 years of experience in research and development of defense and security technologies."

EB will present the solutions at the DSEi tradeshow in UK London, the 13-16 of September, at stand N4-282. At the show, EB will also display its Tough VoIP product family and the Android based soldier terminal platform.

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For more information on the solutions please visit: http://www.elektrobit.com.

EB, Elektrobit Corporation

EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2010 totaled EUR 161.8 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com

Further information:
Jari Sankala
EB, Elektrobit
Wireless Business Segment
Email: [email protected]

Meghan Callaghan
Ruder Finn Public Relations for EB
Tel. +1 212 715 1608
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Elektrobit Corporation