LONDON — Femtocell processor and basestation specialist RadioFrame Networks is readying a version of its OmniRadio processor that will be targeted at the LTE and WiMAX femtocells sector.

The initial OmniRadio chip was one of the first deployed in femtocells and works mainly on GSM/UMTS 2G/3G specifications.

The company, which is headquartered in Redmond, WA and has facilities in Dublin, Ireland, says that the part will "ensures an excellent performance-to-cost ratio in one chip that can support 2G, 3G and now LTE and WiMAX networks."

The multi-processor platform, based on an ARM core and signal processing capabilities, also incorporates memory as well as RFN's patented and fielded applications for packet synchronization that exceeds ETSI standards.

"RadioFrame is unique with our approach of an upgradeable platform solution that lets a wireless network provider implement femtocells in 2G, 3G and 4G networks and upgrade those same femtocells remotely as requirements for standards change," said RadioFrame CEO Jeff Brown.

Greg Veintimilla, RadioFrame's Vice President of Engineering said cost sensitivities, coupled with a need for high performance requirements, are mandating highly integrated solutions, and that the "OmniRadio II" will allow LTE and WiMAX to push that envelope even further.

The company's picocell and femtocell base stations have already been integrated with Nokia Siemens networking equipment, and more recently into Orange's wireless network in Europe.

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