PCTEL Announces Antenna for Smart Grid Networks and Industrial IoT
May 10 2017 - 8:50AM
Business Wire
MIMO Panel Antenna Joins Portfolio
Supporting Upper 700 MHz A Block Licensed Spectrum
PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCTI), a leader in Performance
Critical TELecom solutions, announced today its new
MIMO directional panel antenna supporting Upper 700 MHz A Block
licensed spectrum. The new antenna supports a wide variety of
automation and monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure
applications and the industrial Internet of Things (IoT). It is
being deployed in wireless Field Area Networks (FAN), which extend
smart grid connectivity deep into distribution networks and enable
new functionality such as advanced metering, distribution
automation, substation automation, and distributed generation.
“New smart grid technologies require reliable, high-speed data
connections that reach the entire grid. Field area networks provide
the necessary coverage, while licensed spectrum can deliver speed
and reliability. PCTEL’s 700 MHz antennas leverage licensed
spectrum with advanced MIMO technology that enhances reliability
while delivering higher data throughput rates,” said Rishi
Bharadwaj, Senior Vice President and General Manager of PCTEL's
Connected Solutions group. “In addition to our innovative antenna
and embedded solutions for licensed and unlicensed spectrum, PCTEL
also provides RF test and measurement expertise for the industrial
IoT,” added Bharadwaj.
The MIMO panel antenna joins the recently-announced MIMO Yagi
antenna in the company’s growing portfolio of antennas supporting
Upper 700 MHz A Block spectrum. Both the company’s panel and Yagi
antennas provide point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
connectivity over long distances. Due to its compact size and
aesthetically pleasing appearance, the new MIMO panel antenna is
ideally suited for urban and residential environments. Its durable
IP67-rated housing also provides protection against harsh
environments.
PCTEL will demonstrate the new MIMO panel antenna, along with
other antenna solutions for utilities and smart grids, May 10-11 at
the UTC Telecom & Technology Conference in Charlotte, booth
#917.
The new MIMO panel antenna will be available for sale in June
2017. Order using product number PLTE757M.
About PCTEL
PCTEL
delivers Performance Critical TELecom
technology solutions to the wireless industry. We are the leading
global supplier of antennas and wireless network testing solutions.
PCTEL Connected Solutions designs and manufactures precision
antennas. PCTEL antennas are deployed in small cells, enterprise
Wi-Fi access points, fleet management and transit systems, and in
equipment and devices for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
PCTEL RF Solutions provides test tools and engineering services
that improve the performance of wireless networks globally. Mobile
operators, neutral hosts, and equipment manufacturers rely on PCTEL
to analyze, design, and optimize next generation wireless
networks.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
PCTEL Corporate: http://www.pctel.com/
PCTEL Connected Solutions: http://www.antenna.com/
PCTEL RF Solutions: http://rfsolutions.pctel.com/
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PCTEL, Inc.Michael RosenbergDirector of Marketing(301)
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