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Embedded Computing
Emerson Set to Preview MicroTCA
WiMAX
Basestation at 3GSM
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| For Immediate Release |
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Mark Shapiro
Davis-Marrin (for Emerson) |
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mshapiro@davismarrin.com |
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(858) 573-0736 |
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Kim Anderberg
Emerson Network Power
Embedded Computing |
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kima@artesyncp.com |
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(608) 831-5500 |
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Proof of concept basestation features
MicroTCA chassis with outdoor
enclosure, Intel WiMAX card, E1/T1 and Gigabit Ethernet backhaul
3GSM. Hall 2, Level One Stand 2.1D26
Madison, WI. February 9, 2007 – Emerson
Network Power’s (NYSE: EMR) new Embedded Computing business,
formerly Artesyn Communication Products, today announced that it
will preview a new MicroTCA WiMAX basestation at 3GSM. The proof-of-concept
demo, featuring an Emerson MicroTCA system housed in a Knürr
outdoor enclosure, will include an Intel WiMAX baseband processing
card, E1/T1 and Gigabit Ethernet backhaul cards, and a system controller
card.
“Emerson’s MicroTCA systems provide a compact, flexible,
cost-effective platform for evaluating, developing and deploying
wireless infrastructure systems,” said Todd Wynia, vice president
of product management for Emerson’s new Embedded Computing
business. “At 3GSM, we will be demonstrating a concept system
that provides all of the key hardware components needed to develop,
deploy, and manage a WiMAX basestation.”
Emerson’s wireless basestation demo will utilize their new
MicroTCA EMC6000 Series Platfrom.
Featuring independent control and data plane operation the system
is equipped with a MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) module, power supply,
application/protocol processing, and a system controller card.
The MCH provides IPMI management, Gigabit Ethernet switching for
the control plane, and optional telecom clock distribution.
The basestation’s EMC6000 double-wide
MicroTCA chassis will be housed in a Knürr TECORAS® outdoor
cabinet. Equipped with an air-to-air heat exchanger and a CoolBlast® (-48
Vdc version) fan unit, the cabinet supports three phases of 230 Vac,
features a – 48 Vdc Emerson power supply, and is available
with optional battery back up.
About Emerson Network Power
Artesyn Communication Products has now become the Embedded Computing
business of Emerson Network Power. Emerson Network Power, a business
of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical
Continuity™. Preparing customers for high-stakes opportunities
and threats, Emerson Network Power provides reliable power, precision
cooling, connectivity and embedded computing solutions for IT,
communications, healthcare and industrial systems. Backed by
the largest global services organization in the industry, Emerson
Network Power offers network reliability programs encompassing
engineering, installation, project management and support services.
For more information on the full spectrum of enterprise-wide
solutions from Emerson Network Power, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in
bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative
solutions to customers through its network power, process management,
industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and
tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For
more information, visit www.gotoemerson.com.
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