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InterDigital, Imec and Peraso Demonstrate World’s First Wigig-Based Milimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul System

BARCELONA, Spain, March. 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2015 – InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), a mobile technology research and development company, nanoelectronics research center imec, and WiGig chip developer Peraso Technologies Inc. today announced the integration of their respective technologies into the world’s first WiGig-based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul system. The technology will enable easier deployments for small cell mobile backhaul resulting in lower cost solutions for high-speed data delivery in 4G and 5G networks.

The system developed by the InterDigital Labs team includes imec’s 60 GHz PHARA4 radio and phased array antenna with fast electrical beam steering in azimuth and elevation, and Peraso’s highly integrated PRS4000 WiGig baseband chip, operating at multi-Gbps data rates.  InterDigital’s software provides self-configuration and data routing for the multi-hop mesh backhaul. The cost-effective architecture uses radio and baseband components targeted for high volume consumer electronics rather than proprietary architectures found in existing millimeter backhaul solutions. Multi-sector rapid beam steering enables many links to be supported with the same equipment for added cost-reduction, reliability, and simple network scaling with additional nodes. InterDigital calls the solution EdgeHaul™, and aims to bring it to industry field trials in the second half of 2015.

“Millimeter wave is the only spectrum with enough available bandwidth to provide fiber-like data rates,” said Doug Castor, Principal Engineer, InterDigital Labs group. “Cost-effective backhaul is a huge challenge for small cell deployments and our approach will enable network operators to rapidly deploy denser networks to meet growing capacity demands. We’re also excited about the opportunities to bring this platform to other markets such as residential broadband and 5G mmW access.”

“Our phased-array radio module is the result of more than 10 years of 60 GHz R&D at imec. Initially developed for consumer-oriented WiGig markets, the technology is inherently cost-effective and scalable. Moreover, it features fully-integrated fast electronic beam-steering for easy installation, adjustment without human intervention, and reconfigurable mesh networking. The record energy efficiency of over 65% (16 antenna) finally means a lower number of antenna needed and a small, low-cost form factor,” said Charlotte Soens, program manager millimeter wave technologies at imec.

“Peraso has been a significant contributor in the standardization of 60 GHz technology for many years. Our solutions are designed with a low-power and modular software MAC that enable customer value-add features and differentiation across a wide-variety of WiGig applications,” said Ron Glibbery, CEO of Peraso.  “We are extremely pleased with the continuing emergence of WiGig eco-system products and solutions utilizing our chips as critical components.”

InterDigital, imec and Peraso are exhibiting at Mobile World Conference 2015 (MWC 2015) in Barcelona, Spain from March 2-5 in Hall 7. For more information, visit InterDigital at Stand 7A71, imec at Stand 7G71, and Peraso at Stand 7K50.

About InterDigital®

InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400® index.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

About imec

Imec performs world-leading research in nanoelectronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and has offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, India and Japan. Its staff of over 2,080 people includes more than 670 industrial residents and guest researchers. In 2013, imec’s revenue (P&L) totaled 332 million euro. Further information on imec can be found at www.imec.be. Stay up to date about what’s happening at imec with the monthly imec magazine, available for tablets and smartphones (as an app for iOS and Android), or via the website www.imec.be/imecmagazine
Imec is a registered trademark for the activities of IMEC International (a legal entity set up under Belgian law as a “stichting van openbaar nut”), imec Belgium (IMEC vzw supported by the Flemish Government), imec the Netherlands (Stichting IMEC Nederland, part of Holst Centre which is supported by the Dutch Government), imec Taiwan (IMEC Taiwan Co.) and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.) and imec India (Imec India Private Limited).

About Peraso

Peraso is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company is focused on the development of 60 GHz chip sets and solutions compliant with the IEEE 802.11ad specification targeting a variety of markets, including high speed mobility, small cell backhaul and Wi-Fi infrastructure. 60 GHz has seen strong industry endorsement and has been adopted for interoperability certification by the WiFi Alliance under the WiGig® brand. For more information, visit www.perasotech.com

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