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Wavesat First to Demonstrate Field Results on OFDM at IEEE 802.16 Meeting
URL(s): www.wavesat.com
MONTREAL, Apr 24, 2002 - Wavesat Wireless Inc., a leading developer of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modem
technology, which is used to enable NLOS BWA systems required by wireless ISP providers, has announced it is the first and only company to have shown field results
on OFDM to the IEEE 802.16 Committee.
This IEEE group's mission is to develop a standard for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) in Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN). The field results included a
non-line-of-sight (NLOS) link. Several customers have independently validated these results.
Wavesat's technology permits low-cost wireless access to the Internet. Wavesat's patented modem technology allows the signal to be repaired when obstructed and
includes a unique synchronization algorithm employed to ensure clear locks to the incoming data from the remote unit.
According to the company, the result of this technology is an OFDM modem that is significantly more efficient and less expensive, while offering the NLOS requirement
for next generation BWA systems. Wavesat has developed a low-cost customer premise equipment (CPE) platform design using this technology.
The company is preparing to ramp up to full production in the fall of 2002. While designing leading-edge products is an important key to success, Wavesat's managers
knew that it was also important to concurrently develop manufacturing capabilities.
To meet its very aggressive development schedule, Wavesat had the help of Avnet Electronics Marketing, one of the world's largest distributors.
"We could not have gone from concept to a prototype board in six weeks without the help of our Avnet account manager," said Pierre Lamoureux, director of engineering
of Wavesat. "He had faith that we could do it and he made sure that all components, even those few that came from another distributor, got here in time. One week later
the board was booting its real-time operating system."
Wavesat found tremendous value in dealing with Avnet Electronics Marketing's Hi-growth Emerging Accounts Team (HEAT).
Wavesat's CFO Russell Frederick views Avnet's HEAT manager, Ryan Flaro, as part of his organization. "Ryan's `make it happen' attitude helped make the relationship
work, and his ability to connect the Wavesat engineering staff to the resources at Avnet is one of the reasons for the success of the venture. We are in a very good
position as we move into production with our equipment, as a result of Ryan's and Avnet's involvement."
Rick Sisk, vice president/director of Avnet HEAT, noted that the needs of start-ups such as Wavesat are unique. "The goals of a typical OEM start-up are to establish
themselves quickly, reduce their financial burden and burn rate, speed their product time-to-market, and in many cases, be on the forefront of technology," Sisk explained.
"Avnet HEAT specializes in assisting new customers with system-level product development, prototyping, manufacturing, and component identification and procurement.
And while venture capital funding has been reduced since the dot.com implosion, there are still investors looking for companies with high-growth potential and disruptive
technologies," he continued.
"Avnet's HEAT has considerable experience in identifying and championing these companies through their early phases."
About Wavesat
Founded in 1993, Wavesat Wireless is a leading developer of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modem technology for the Broadband Wireless
Access (BWA) market. Wavesat's patented modem technology produces the best spectral efficiency at five bits per second per hertz. This leading edge ODFM
technology is available to all wireless infrastructure providers that require NLOS operation.
The company's Web site is located at http://www.wavesat.com.
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