Date: 09/09/2009

Freescale's new unified common platforms enable 3G to support LTE and other 4G standards

Freescale has introduced the new programmable solutions for 3G wireless base stations to support LTE, WiMAX and other 4G standards by using a simple software installation.

Freescale says, to meet carriers' demand for unified common platforms, worldwide base station OEMs are turning to Freescale Semiconductor and its broad portfolio of multicore processors and DSPs. Alcatel-Lucent recently designated Freescale's QorIQ P4080 processor and MSC8156 DSP as the foundation for a platform targeting high flexible wireless base stations designed to meet the current and future requirements of the world's leading wireless carriers.

"Alcatel-Lucent's Converged Radio Access Network (RAN) solution provides mobile operators with wireless technology that will enable them to meet their needs today and offer a smooth evolution path toward LTE to address tomorrow's market challenges," said Mike Iandolo, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Product Division. "Freescale's multicore processors help us ensure that Alcatel-Lucent solutions feature the advanced processing intelligence that will enable our customers to satisfy their subscribers' expectations today and tomorrow."

"As advanced wireless standards draw closer to mainstream adoption, Freescale is focused on providing the world's top OEMs with the flexibility, performance and systems knowledge they need for success in today's highly competitive environment," said Lisa Su, general manager and senior vice president of Freescale's Networking and Multimedia Group. "This design win continues our track record of working closely with Alcatel-Lucent to advance the state of wireless technology worldwide."