TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Escape Communications, Inc., a leading developer of signal processing solutions for wireless communication products and systems, today announced the extension of their portfolio of flexible, scalable, cost-optimized Indoor Units (IDU) to include the Ethernet-only EXM-2Le.
Wireless carriers and private network operators are quickly transitioning 4G and WiMAX backhaul connectivity toward Ethernet technology, to take advantage of lower transmission costs and increased system flexibility. Escape Communications' newly-announced EXM-2Le extends their product line of cost-optimized dual-native TDM + Ethernet IDUs in response to market demands for high volume, lower-cost, Ethernet-only solutions.
The EXM-2Le offers a compelling value proposition to microwave point-to-point OEMs and cellular backhaul / private network solution providers: * Cost-optimized IDU for price-sensitive Ethernet-only applications * Fully scalable and customer configurable architecture * Customizable to OEM or reseller brand * Compatible with all major third-party ODUs The Escape Communications EXM-2Le cost-optimized IDU includes several key features: * Carrier-grade IDU for licensed band operation (serving ANSI and ETSI markets) * Flexible data rate and bandwidth occupancy up to 170 Mbps * Native Ethernet transmission * Flexible modem and multiplexer: Programmable modulations (QPSK to 256 QAM), symbol rates and FEC * FlexBand(TM) arbitrary bandwidth selection: Flexible channel sizing up to 30 MHz * Embedded layer-2 switch with port-based VLAN security, rate limiting and QoS priority queuing * Extensive link management capabilities: SNMP, custom MIB and HTTP GUI support * Optional hot-standby 1+1 protection: Protect 2 ODUs from a single IDU
"We are extremely proud to announce the availability of our EXM-2Le" said co-founder and CEO, Michael Stewart. "For 11 years, Escape has been delivering advanced signal processing solutions, including high performance and customizable IDUs. Being seamlessly compatible with all major off-the-shelf ODUs, our EXM-2Le allows established OEMs and start-up system providers to capitalize on the growing Ethernet backhaul market with essentially no barriers to entry."
About Escape Communications
Founded in 1998, Escape Communications provides indoor units (IDUs), high-speed modem modules, and satcom terminals to commercial telecommunications equipment OEMs and major space and defense contractors. Escape has developed an extensive portfolio of communications, signal processing, mixed-signal and embedded processor IP, which serve as the foundation for standard product solutions and custom turnkey design services that are both cost-effective and schedule-efficient. For more details, visit www.escapecom.com or e-mail idu-sales@escapecom.com.
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