Lime Microsystems, the leading supplier of Field Programmable RF Transceiver (FPRF) ICs, and ZyXEL, a global leader in broadband networking technologies, are to collaborate in developing open source implementations for next generation wireless mobile networks.
The collaboration between Lime and ZyXEL is an important milestone in the adoption of open source ideology by major corporations. It is envisaged that this collaboration will lead to a more diverse, creative and cooperative way of developing technology and that this will result in greater interoperability and scalability in the deployment of wireless mobile networks.
Jimmy Chin, Head of Special Projects at Lime Microsystems, said, “We are pleased to be working with ZyXEL on this exciting project, for which we foresee the creation of carrier class open source basestation technologies, enabling innovative solutions in future wireless networks.”
“Lime has been the driving force behind numerous open source projects that are gaining momentum with recent deployments. We believe this partnership will bring about the general availability of open source wireless solutions and enable new and exciting applications in the area,” commented Wayne Hwang, Vice President of ZyXEL’s Gateway Business Unit.
About Lime Microsystems
Lime Microsystems is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of field programmable RF transceivers.
The company’s software configurable chips can run any mobile standard and any mobile frequency and have been used in a vast array of systems including mobile base stations and small cells, SDR platforms, indoor navigation and machine-to-machine communication systems.
Further information is available at http://www.limemicro.com.
About ZyXEL Communications
Founded in 1989, with over a quarter-century of innovations, ZyXEL Communications Corp. is a world-class networking company providing comprehensive and reliable Internet solutions. Delivering cutting-edge communications innovations to more than 400,000 businesses and 100 million consumers worldwide, today ZyXEL is one of the few companies in the world capable of offering complete networking solutions on broadband access, commercial networking, and home connectivity for Telcos, business, and home users. With a strong local presence in 150 markets around the world, ZyXEL is the ideal partner to deliver tailor-made solutions to meet customers’ local needs. For more information, please visit http://www.zyxel.com
