Sequans adapts LTE Cat 6 platform for Japan's public safety market
Sequans Communications and Japan Radio Company have developed a high-powered prototype CPE based on Sequans LTE Cat 6 chip for the public safety market. The CPE was developed to operate on the 200 MHz frequency band, which is designated for public safety services in Japan, and includes an exceptionally high-powered radio front end to ensure very high-quality communications performance. The new CPE and its advanced capabilities were demonstrated to the Japanese government in February, Sequans said.
Sequans adapted its technology to operate on the 170-202.5 MHz LTE band and to perform at higher than normal output power of 37 dBm in order to meet the requirements of this special communications project. The prototype CPE complies with RF requirements for various profiles, including LTE, GSM-like, 1Rx, or 2Rx. During testing, the JRC/Sequans CPE outperformed using the very low LTE frequency band that enables better indoor penetration, while maintaining a reliable LTE communications link, the companies said. The high Tx power, higher than the standard 3GPP power classes, enables cost-optimized network planning with larger cells.
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