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Spectrum and GateHouse to Demonstrate Live Software Defined
Implementation of the Inmarsat BGAN Waveform
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Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima
November 19, 2009
Enabling beyond-line-of-sight, line-of-sight, satellite and
terrestrial communications on a single modem hardware platform
Burnaby, British Columbia -- Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima
(TSX:VCM) ("Spectrum"), an advanced custom radio provider, and GateHouse,
a leader in satellite communications software, today announced they will
be demonstrating a software defined radio (SDR) implementation of the
Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) waveform on Spectrum's
flexComm(TM) SDR-4000 transceiver at Booth 25 during the SDR Forum
Product Expo happening December 2-3, 2009 in Washington, DC. Visitors to
the booth will be able to access the internet live via the Inmarsat
satellite network. |
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The Inmarsat BGAN SDR Waveform will
enable radio and satellite terminal manufacturers to implement on-demand
beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) capability on their products or systems. By
using a software reconfigurable hardware platform such as the SDR-4000,
a single radio and terminal can support a variety of terrestrial,
satellite, BLOS and line-of-sight (LOS) waveforms.
"The Inmarsat BGAN SDR waveform demonstration validates Spectrum's
SDR-4000 as the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) platform of choice to
enable rugged, multi-purpose terminal solutions that can operate across
different networks and enable interoperable communications," said Mark
Briggs, Vice President of Business Development at Spectrum. "The
SDR-4000 offers terminal and gateway manufacturers the ability to update
their systems as needed over time through software instead of expensive
hardware upgrades, ultimately reducing the total cost of ownership for
their end customers."
"For the first time it is possible to enable software defined radios to
take advantage of Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network, and
GateHouse's Inmarsat BGAN SDR waveform offers a commercially available
software implementation," said Pia Ankerstjerne, Vice President of
GateHouse USA. "The availability of the BGAN SDR waveform opens a new
method to establish broadband satellite communication on the move, in
the air or at sea, even in the most remote areas, using the same
hardware as is used for other means of communication."
"Inmarsat is excited to support this joint initiative from Spectrum and
GateHouse to offer an SDR implementation of the BGAN waveform," said
Marcus Vilaca, Chief Scientist at Inmarsat. "We hope this will further
the adoption of BGAN by commercial and military users."
Demonstration Overview
Visitors will be able to see a BGAN Class 10 (Land Mobile) terminal
running the BGAN SDR Waveform at Booth 25 during the SDR Forum Product
Expo. Visitors will be able to use the terminal to access the Internet
via the Inmarsat satellite network at speeds of up to 492 kbps
bi-directional. The BGAN SDR waveform runs on the SDR-4000 software
reconfigurable transceiver hardware, and utilizes a full Software
Communications Architecture (SCA) core framework.
For more information, please contact sales@spectrumsignal.com.
About SDR-4000
The SDR-4000 is a multi-purpose reconfigurable transceiver that supports
waveforms such as:
- Inmarsat BGAN
- Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) mode
- Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Electronic
Warfare (EW) mode
- Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio
System (SINCGARS)
- Future Multiband Multiwaveform Modular
Tactical Radio (FM3TR)
- APCO Project 25 (P25)
The SDR-4000 is available in air-cooled packages for benign environments
or conduction-cooled packages for deployments in harsh environments. The
SDR-4000 is available with a real-time operating system, quicComm(TM)
hardware abstraction layer and API library, and Communications Research
Centre Canada (CRC) SCARI Software Suite, a complete development
environment for the SCA.
For more information on the SDR-4000, please visit
www.spectrumsignal.com/products.
About Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network
Inmarsat BGAN is a 3G satellite communications system, operated by
Inmarsat LLC. The system is served by three geo-stationary satellites
and supports circuit and packet switched services with data rates up to
492 kbps bi-directionally. Most terminal manufacturers use GateHouse
Inmarsat BGAN software for land-portable, aeronautical, maritime, and
vehicular products. The Inmarsat BGAN SDR Waveform software being ported
on to the SDR-4000 will support all UE (User Equipment) classes and
includes the field programmable gate array (FPGA), digital signal
processor (DSP), and the general purpose processor (GPP) components of
both the physical and protocol layer of the waveform.
About Spectrum Signal Processing By Vecima
Spectrum Signal Processing delivers advanced reconfigurable radio
technologies that connect the complex world. Spectrum's products and
services enable customers to reduce their total cost of ownership
through managing and maintaining their own intellectual property (IP).
Spectrum has worked with commercial and military customers worldwide to
develop and deliver solutions optimized for satellite, communications,
and video markets. Applications include air-to-ground communications,
satellite communications, military communications, signals intelligence,
surveillance, electronic warfare, and video distribution. For more
information on Spectrum and its products, please visit
www.spectrumsignal.com. Spectrum is part of Vecima Networks Inc.
Vecima (TSX:VCM) designs, manufactures and sells products that enable
broadband access to cable, wireless and telephony networks. Vecima's
hardware products incorporate original embedded software to meet the
complex requirements of next-generation, high-speed digital networks.
Service providers use Vecima's solutions to deliver services to a
converging worldwide broadband market, including what are commonly known
as "triple play" (voice, video and data) and "quadruple play" (voice,
video, data and wireless) services. Vecima's solutions allow service
providers to rapidly and cost-effectively bridge the final network
segment that connects the system directly to end users, commonly
referred to as "the last mile", by overcoming the bottleneck resulting
from insufficient carrying capacity in legacy, last mile
infrastructures. Vecima's products are directed at two principal
markets: Converged Wired Solutions and Broadband Wireless. The Company
has also developed, and continues to focus on developing, products to
address emerging markets such as Voice over Internet Protocol, fibre to
the home and IP video. For more information, visit www.vecima.com.
About GateHouse A/S
GateHouse specializes in technical software development and system
integration for advanced satellite communications and tracking systems.
GateHouse is the leading independent provider of complete embedded
software for Inmarsat BGAN terminals and a Software Defined Radio
competence centre that provides an SCA compliant BGAN waveform.
GateHouse provides tracking solutions using the unique and generic
ghTrack(TM) software platform that is a solid foundation for any
tracking, monitoring and control solution of the future. Furthermore,
GateHouse offers consultancy services in the defence market. For more
information please visit: www.gatehouse.dk
Forward-Looking Safe Harbour Statement
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking
statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially
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similar terminology. These statements reflect Vecima's current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak
only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements
involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as
guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be
accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A
number of factors including, but not limited to, the factors discussed
under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report dated September 28,
2009 available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), could cause actual results to
differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking
statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this
news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are
reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual
results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release,
and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to
reflect new events or circumstances.
flexComm and quicComm are trademarks of Vecima Networks Inc.
Other product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or
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