Andrew Unveils the InCell Fiber Optic Antenna System for In-Building Wireless Communications.Business Editors ORLAND PARK Or·land Park A village of northeast Illinois, a residential and manufacturing suburb of Chicago. Population: 53,300. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000 Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is an American multinational producer of communications devices. Andrew is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. introduced the InCell(TM)fiber optic distributed antenna system As defined by PCIA - the Wireless Infrastructure Association, and it's DAS Forum, A Distributed Antenna System ,or DAS, is a network of spatially separated antenna nodes connected to a common source via a transport medium that provides wireless service within a geographic area or for in-building wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. . The InCell system improves and extends RF coverage in buildings and hard to penetrate indoor areas. The system supports cellular and PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. communication services and is also offered as a dual band system to carry multiple wireless services. To support future growth, the InCell system can also be easily upgraded to accommodate third generation (3G) services. "People quite simply expect to use their cellular phones and communications devices wherever they are located," said Charles Jacobs Charles Jacobs can refer to:
The InCell fiber optic distributed antenna system uses single-mode optical fiber In fiber-optic communication, a single-mode optical fiber (SMF) is an optical fiber designed to carry only a single ray of light (mode). This ray of light often contains a variety of different wavelengths. cable to Distribute RF signals between a central RF hub and remote antenna units. The wireless distribution system comprises a Central Distribution Unit (CDU CDU Christlich-Demokratische Union (German: Christian Democratic Party) CDU Clasificación Decimal Universal (Spanish) CDU Control & Display Unit CDU Control Display Unit ) that interfaces with up to six Remote Antenna Units (RAUs) placed throughout the building to provide optimal RF coverage. The CDU distributes and collects voice and data signals through individual pairs of fiber cable from each RAU. A single Andrew composite cable, consisting of two fiber optic cables and power wiring, provides all connections between the CDU and each RAU. Unobtrusive, lightweight antenna units install on walls or above and below ceiling tiles to optimize the RF coverage throughout the indoor space. The antennas can be omni-directional, dipole, or directional according to coverage needs. The beauty of the InCell(TM) system is that it is quick and easy to install - only one composite cable is needed per antenna. Multiple InCell systems may be cascaded together to support more than 240 antennas from a single sector to provide RF coverage in areas such as multi-storied office and apartment buildings and major airports. "The new InCell system complements our range of passive components, antennas, radiating and coaxial cables, and is a significant addition to our in-building wireless product line," said Matt Melester, Andrew Corporation's Business Area Director for Distributed Communications Systems. Andrew now offers a complete range of solutions for this exciting and emerging wireless market. Added Melester, " The Andrew products for this market, combined with our experience in implementing multi-service, multi-operator networks for buildings, subways, road tunnels and airports around the world, uniquely qualifies us as a "one-stop solutions provider." Andrew Corporation has successfully installed in-building communications systems in Hong Kong's Princes Building and Landmark Shopping Center, New York's Rockefeller Center, San Antonio's USAA USAA United Services Automobile Association USAA Urban Superintendents Association of America USAA United States Achievement Academy USAA United States Arbitration Act of 1925 USAA United States Axemen's Association USAA United States Air-Table-Hockey Association Building, and major office buildings in Melbourne, Australia. Airport communications projects include Colorado's Denver Airport, and Chicago's Midway Airport. Subway and tunnel projects include Hong Kong Metro, Madrid Metro, Singapore's North East Line metro extension, Lincoln and Holland Tunnel, Great Baelt Tunnel, and the Hvalfjord Road Tunnel. For further information on the InCell system (including RF specifications) please call the Andrew In-Building Wireless products Group at 972-952-9700, or call the Andrew Customer Support Center at 1-800-255-1479. Andrew Corporation is a global supplier of communications systems equipment and services. Major markets are wireless communications - which includes cellular, personal communications services See PCS. , and land mobile radio - broadcast, and common carrier. Andrew is an S&P 500 company whose common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol: ANDW. For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our Web site at http//: www.andrew.com NOTE TO EDITORS: InCell is a trademark of Andrew Corporation. |
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