OREANDA-NEWS. NEC Corporation announced the launch of iPASOLINK EX, its next-generation of high-capacity all-outdoor packet radio operating in the E-band spectrum covering 70-80GHz frequencies.

iPASOLINK EX is designed to deliver multi-gigabit capacities with high spectral efficiency in dense urban applications in mobile backhaul, distributed radio access "fronthaul" and last-mile broadband access. It is a disruptive product that leverages NEC's unique expertise in high modulation, spatial aggregation and low latency radio transmission. iPASOLINK EX utilizes new cutting edge components to deliver value based on future-proof performance and market-leading low cost of ownership.

NEC engineered iPASOLINK EX with features that the company is renowned for in the market; the new product is a compact, lightweight and exceptionally reliable radio unit. These attributes have become increasingly important in the operation of transmission networks as small size and low weight significantly simplify installation procedures, while high reliability eliminates costs of field replacements and repair.