Microsemi Broadens Grand Master Timing Options for Network Edge Deployments
Expanded IGM Portfolio Enables Greater Coverage and Capacity for Advanced LTE Service Delivery; New Systems to be Unveiled at Mobile World Congress
Expanded IGM Portfolio Enables Greater Coverage and Capacity for Advanced LTE Service Delivery; New Systems to be Unveiled at Mobile World Congress
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced two members to its IGM (Integrated Grand Master) product portfolio, the IGM-1100o (outdoor version) and the IGM-1100x (support external antennas), as well as capacity enhancements to its IGM-1100i (indoor version). The offerings broaden outdoor and indoor deployment options for mobile network operators when a cost-effective, precise timing master is needed, including small cells and backhaul to eNodeBs for wireless service delivery at the LTE network edge.
"Last year, our innovative IGM-1100i solved the problem of providing precise time indoors where GPS signals usually cannot be received," said Sri Purisai, vice president and business unit manager at Microsemi. "Today, backhaul to macro eNodeBs is one of the biggest challenges for network operators. Our expanded IGM portfolio solves that challenge by bringing the timing source closer to the base station. Microsemi is committed to continued innovations to solve the most difficult issues facing operators."
The expanded IGM portfolio and technology flexibly addresses indoor and outdoor deployment models for mobile service providers increasing network edge capacity and coverage to deliver advanced wireless services in public hotspots, such as K-20 campuses, public transit and retail settings.
The entire IGM portfolio leverages the same software, delivering consistent behavior and capabilities for each form factor.
"With increased smartphone usage worldwide, operators must leverage their spectrum more efficiently to enable more network coverage and capacity," said David Chambers, founder of ThinkSmallCell. "Although network strategies vary widely—ranging from small cells, distributed antenna systems (DASs), spectrum re-farming, cloud RAN, eNodeBs and carrier Wi-Fi—coordination and interference mitigation within these heterogeneous networks are key to enabling new services, and this implies precise timing. Microsemi has understood that a portfolio of flexible solutions is essential, so operators can deploy the right timing solutions for their specific network architectures. Microsemi's expanded IGM product portfolio is good news for operators and for the mobile industry."
According to market research firm Infonetics, the first nine months of 2015 were marked by increasing small cell rollouts all over the world and continue to point to double-digit growth. The firm expects the total small cell market to hit $2.2 billion in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent.
The IGM product portfolio is part of Microsemi's broad portfolio for LTE Advanced deployment, which includes:
Product Introductions in Hall 2, Stand 2C27MR at Mobile World Congress
Microsemi will be showcasing its new IGM product portfolio at Mobile World Congress Feb. 22-25, 2016, in hall 2, stand 2C27MR. The event is an annual gathering for the mobile industry and related industries organized by the GSMA.
Product Availability
Microsemi's IGM-1100o, IGM-1100x and IGM-1100i will be available in April 2016. For more information, visit http://microsemi.com/products/timing-synchronization-systems/time-frequency-distribution/network-appliances-servers/integrated-grandmaster or email [email protected].
About Microsemi's Product Portfolio for Communications
Microsemi is a premier supplier of high value-add semiconductor, system and services for the enterprise, data center and telecom markets. Microsemi products enable customers to build secure, reliable and low power systems that can meet stringent requirements of next generation communication networks. Customers leverage Microsemi technologies to drive innovation in a range of applications including edge and core routers, Ethernet switches, optical transport network (OTN), wireless infrastructure including LTE-Advanced, small cells and Wi-Fi access points; access aggregation and broadband gateways including fiber/PON, G.fast and DOCSIS3.1.
Microsemi's comprehensive communications portfolio offers market-leading advancements in multiple product categories including high accuracy timing and synchronization systems, software, components and services; feature-rich Carrier Ethernet switches and PHY, power-efficient and multi-standard compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) systems and components, G.hn, G.fast and xDSL line drivers; innovative voice and audio intelligence, lowest power FPGAs with highest security and single event upset (SEU) immune fabric, security portfolio of hardware and software products including state-of–the-art multi-layer encryption, sophisticated key management, secure authentication with anti-tamper and anti-cloning capabilities; 100 Gigabits optical drivers and the most integrated Wi-Fi front-end modules (FEM). For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/communications.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; enterprise storage and communication solutions, security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 4,800 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.
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