RFS and Nokia Siemens Networks Team-up for Microwave Solutions
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) says that it has developed a range of integrated microwave antennas, for use with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) outdoor units (ODU). Integration removes the need for waveguide between the RFS antenna and the NSN microwave equipment. The new NSN-approved antennas support 7 to 38GHz frequency ranges in diameter sizes of two and four feet.
The RFS antennas have been custom-developed to allow the NSN ODU to mount directly on to the back of the antenna, making inter-linking waveguide unnecessary. According to RFS Program Director NSN, Gunter Mechsner, the antennas were subjected to a broad spectrum of performance tests in order to obtain approval. "The antennas satisfied a range of stringent mechanical performance criteria, including wind-speed, vibration and protection requirements, while still delivering optimised RF performance," said Mechsner. "In fact, many of the antennas were installed on 'live' transmission sites and subjected to the rigours of everyday wireless network operation.
In addition to carrying out practical tests on the RFS microwave antennas, NSN conducted a three-day on-site audit of RFS's design and manufacturing procedures at the company's microwave antenna manufacturing facility in Trignac, France.
NSN-approved RFS microwave antennas are already being deployed.
Posted to the site on 19th October 2007
