SDR base station supports GSM and W-CDMA within software

The ZXGW B8036 SDR (software defined radio) base station is the world's first pre-commercial SDR base station, supports GSM and W-CDMA simultaneously within software rather than requiring separate hardware components like current base stations, as well as providing LTE readiness and a smooth evolution path. It can significantly lower network infrastructure costs for operators, while improving network integrity, continuity and stability.

SDR can tune to different frequency bands and receive any modulation across a large frequency spectrum by using software to process digitized signals. With SDR technology, mobile operators will be able to extend the lifespan of their network systems, hence decreasing total cost of ownership (TCO) and significantly lowering investment risks.

In addition, the SDR base station is built on an innovative MicroTCA platform that offers additional savings compared to a traditional design; its modular and scalable architecture allows flexible network design capabilities thus reducing CAPEX and OPEX for operators. The technology, which runs radio functionality as software modules on an integrated and unified hardware platform, also enables operators to easily roll-out new mobile services and features.

The ZXGW B8036 can also be designed to support CDMA and WiMAX in the future, meeting telecom operators´ demands for a solution for network integration and smooth LTE evolution.