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Print this releaseFebruary 25, 2014
Elektrobit (EB) develops a High Power User Equipment (HPUE) demonstrator for US public safety network
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Free for publication on February 25, 2014 at 1.00 p.m. (CET+1)
Elektrobit (EB) develops a High Power User Equipment (HPUE) demonstrator for US public safety network
EB continues to provide industry-leading innovation in support of the US Public Safety LTE Band 14 mobile device and network ecosystem
OULU, FINLAND, February 25, 2014, - Elektrobit (EB) has developed the first proof-of-concept demonstrator, based on its award-winning Specialized Device Platform (SDP) H3 LTE Band 14 Smartphone device, which will enable the demonstration of the High Power User Equipment (HPUE) feature in a LTE device. The HPUE feature enables the option of being able to transmit signals from public safety LTE devices to the network base stations at a higher power than the normal commercial or consumer class LTE-capable mobile device.
The US First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plans to deploy, maintain and service a nationwide LTE-based network for first responders such as police, firefighters and emergency medical services. The HPUE feature, which is part of the 3GPP Release 11 standards, will be important especially during the early phases of FirstNet network roll-outs, when coverage is limited.
As Public Safety networks, based on LTE Band 14, begin to emerge, there will be cases in which a higher power transmitter in the user equipment (UE) will provide better coverage and performance. The density of the public safety network cell sites will take time to reach targeted coverage levels as the network build progresses, in the meanwhile the higher power transmission capability of the device improves the usability of the network. Extending the coverage to as wide of an area as possible, minimizing coverage gaps, is very important in the early phases of operation as the network matures. The HPUE feature will allow vehicular or field-deployed devices to transmit at the higher +31 dBm power level, which is +8dBm higher than the typical commercial grade LTE mobile phone.
"The addition of the HPUE feature on top of the EB's Specialized Device Platform nicely demonstrates the platform modularity and scalability. It also expands the platforms use cases, and attractiveness to different kind of customer potential" says Jani Lyrintzis, vice president of EB's Wireless Business Segment Development and Sales in the US.
EB is a forerunner in the development of LTE Band 14 mobile devices for public safety via its Specialized Device Platform (SDP) which serves as a basis for smartphone, tablet, and module reference design form factors. LTE Band 14 devices based on the EB SDP are available today for both lab and field testing.
Further Information:
US: Jani Lyrintzis
Vice President, Wireless Business Segment
Business Development and Sales in the US
Tel: +1 425 686 3100
Email: [email protected]
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EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and automotive industries. The net sales from continuing operations in 2013 totaled EUR 199.3 million and operating profit was EUR 8.1 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com