The DAN2400 complete WiMAX platform from DesignArt Networks facilitates the design of WiMAX basestations and relay stations. This system-on-a-chip (SoC) makes it possible for WiMAX vendors to create a complete line of radio access network (RAN) products. The chip is applicable to all formats, including microcells, picocells, and femtocells of the indoor or outdoor variety.

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This open WiMAX SoC platform is based on a software-centric multicore architecture designed for high performance carrier-grade networks. DesignArt also offers DAN2400-RD reference designs with various options for RF boards plus dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Some of the options include 2x2 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) femtocell and picocell designs, 2x4 and 4x4 MIMO picocells and microcells, and sector designs as well as a complete single-chip three-sector 6x6 MIMO basestation design.

DesignArt provides complete physical-later (PHY) and media access controller (MAC) software packages that let vendors deliver a full-featured basestation design with embedded zero-cost self backhaul. These software packages also enable equipment vendors to design a complete infrastructure portfolio ranging from a WiMAX basestation to a high-capacity relay station to a zero-cost backhaul and WiMAX cluster. This software-based open 4G SoC architecture lets vendors differentiate themselves an any level. Software development kits for all embedded processor subsystems are available.

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