Endwave Modules Used in First Commercial Deployment of a 70/80 GHz Gigabit Radio Link
April 04 2005 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Endwave Modules Used in First Commercial Deployment of a 70/80 GHz
Gigabit Radio Link GigaBeam's Radio Uses Endwave
Synthesizer/Multiplier Modules to Achieve Historic
Telecommunications Milestone SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 4
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endwave Corporation (NASDAQ:ENWV), a
leading provider of high-frequency RF modules for
telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland
security systems, today announced the receipt of initial purchase
orders from GigaBeam Corporation (OTC:GGBM) (BULLETIN BOARD: GGBM)
. The first deliveries against these orders for Endwave
synthesizers and frequency multipliers have been successfully
qualified and installed into GigaBeam's WiFiber(TM) communication
links, and subsequently deployed into the field. The first of these
links is already in operation in downtown Manhattan to enable
residents in the 49-story Trump Place to receive fiber-equivalent
access, including quadruple-play services: high-speed data (wired
and wireless), voice/video over IP, high-definition TV and
video-on-demand services. This deployment represents the first
commercial radio deployment in the world of a Gigabit speed link
utilizing 70 and 80 GHz, commonly referred to as "E-Band". In late
2003, the Federal Communications Commission authorized use of the
71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands for wireless point-to-point
commercial use after lobbying by Endwave and GigaBeam founders.
GigaBeam's WiFiber(TM) is an E-Band point-to-point wireless
solution that currently provides ultra high-speed communications at
1.25 Gigabits-per-second -- equivalent to 647 T1 lines or 1,000 DSL
connections. Endwave's hardware provides the critical low-noise
source generation and subsequent frequency multiplication to the
high frequencies, enabling the transmit and receive portions of the
WiFiber(TM) radio to function effectively at these Gigabit data
rates. E-Band radio links offer a compelling alternative to
terrestrial fiber optic cable in a variety of potential commercial,
military, and government end-use applications. These include
ubiquitous high-speed networks for business and campus
environments; Virtual Private Networks (VPNs); Carrier loop
diversity and disaster recovery from a central office to large
office buildings, as well as cable operators (MSOs) routing
commercial Ethernet to extend coverage out to large building
complexes; high-data rate backhaul for cellular, WiMax, and WISP
(wireless internet service provider) operators; HDTV signal
routing; and other fiber substitution applications. The advantages
of wireless E-Band links versus wired fiber-optic solutions include
substantially lower deployments costs, deployment speeds that are
measured in days (rather than months, or even a year for fiber),
and eased regulatory and environmental approvals. Ed Keible,
President and CEO of Endwave stated, "We are very proud to
participate in GigaBeam's achievement of this historic milestone.
As these high millimeter-wave frequencies demand innovative
technology solutions and the precision and repeatability of
automated manufacturing, Endwave's expertise in both makes us
uniquely positioned to serve as the leading subsystem supplier to
E-Band radio OEMs." Louis Slaughter, Chairman and CEO of GigaBeam
added, "Endwave has a long history as one of the pioneers in the
millimeter-wave industry. As new market applications of E-Band
continue to unfold, we see Endwave as a valuable partner who has
been instrumental in the commercialization of other high-frequency
markets through their engineering and manufacturing leadership. It
is particularly gratifying to us that Doug Lockie, the Founder of
Endgate (which later became Endwave) and the Co-Founder of
GigaBeam, has had such a profound influence on two companies that
have collaborated on this first commercial E-Band deployment."
About Endwave Endwave Corporation designs, manufactures, and
markets RF modules that enable the transmission, reception and
processing of high-frequency signals in telecommunications
networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems. Our RF
modules are typically used in high-frequency applications and
include integrated transceivers, amplifiers, synthesizers,
oscillators, up and down converters, frequency multipliers and
microwave switch arrays. Endwave has 38 issued patents covering its
core technologies including semiconductor and proprietary circuit
designs. Endwave Corporation is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA,
with operations in Diamond Springs, CA; Andover, MA; and Chiang
Mai, Thailand. Additional information about the company can be
accessed from the company's web site at http://www.endwave.com/ .
About GigaBeam GigaBeam Corporation designs, develops, sells,
leases, installs, and maintains high performance wireless point to
point communications access solutions that operate in the licensed
71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz radio spectrum bands. GigaBeam equipment
operates at multi gigabit-per-second speeds. GigaBeam Corporation
headquarters office is located at 470 Springpark Place, Suite 900,
Herndon VA 20170. For more information, visit
http://www.gigabeam.com/ . "Safe Harbor" Statement under the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press
release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Federal securities laws and is subject to the safe harbor
created thereby. Any statements contained in this press release
that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Words such as "plans," "intends,"
"expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify these
forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding product development and the timing
thereof. Information contained in forward-looking statements is
based on current expectations and is subject to change. Actual
results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements
due to many factors, including the following: our ability to
achieve and maintain profitability; our customer and market
concentration; our ability to penetrate new markets; fluctuations
in our operating results from quarter to quarter; our reliance on
third-party manufacturers and semiconductor foundries; acquiring
businesses and integrating them with our own; component, design or
manufacturing defects in our products; and our dependence on key
personnel. Forward-looking statements contained in this press
release should be considered in light of these factors and those
factors discussed from time to time in Endwave's public reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as those
discussed under "Risk Factors" in Endwave's most recent report on
Form 10-K and subsequently filed reports on Form 10-Q. Endwave does
not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking
statements. DATASOURCE: Endwave Corporation CONTACT: Mark Hebeisen
of Endwave Corporation, VP Marketing, +1-978-686-4400, ext 105; Lou
Slaughter of GigaBeam Corporation, +1-571-283-6200, ; Andrea
Strittmatter of Elite Financial Communications Group for Endwave
Corporation, +1-407-585-1080, Web site: http://www.endwave.com/
http://www.gigabeam.com/
Copyright
Endwave (NASDAQ:ENWV)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Endwave (NASDAQ:ENWV)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024