SAF Tehnika announces development of CFP product line: a new generation of microwave digital radios to transport Ethernet data

In response to growing demands for low-cost microwave radios with high
data-rate transmission capacity, SAF Tehnika is today announcing the launch of
the development of CFP family of microwave digital radio with Ethernet
interface. 

Based on the close relationship with our customers, understanding of their
needs and confirmed by additional market research, SAF Tehnika has decided to
initiate development of this new product line, SAF CFP.  Commonly known in the
telecommunications industry as Super-PDH, this type of microwave radio will use
higher-capacity modulation than existing PDH radios and will combine both PDH
and SDH functionality. The result will be enhanced data transmission capacity -
up to 68 Mbps in contrast to the 34 Mbps that is currently available from
traditional PDH radios.  In addition, the new radio will cost considerably less
than SDH radios. 

Together with the development of the new radio, SAF Tehnika will also develop a
new generation of Ethernet interface with the aim of improving on existing
functionality. With such research and development activities taking place in
Latvia, SAF Tehnika believes this project will markedly raise the technical
competence of participants and will promote the growth of R&D in Latvia. 

The major markets for Super-PDH microwave radios are Europe and particular
regions in Asia and Latin America. The project is co-financed with Latvian
state budget funds from the Ministry of Education and Science within a
market-oriented research programme framework. 

The launch of the new product resulting from this research programme is
anticipated in the beginning of 2008. 


For aditional information:
Dace Heimane
SAF Tehnika AS
Head of Marketing Department 
Phone: +371 7046849
Fax: +371 7046809
e-mail: Dace.Heimane@saftehnika.com

About SAF Tehnika AS
SAF Tehnika is a leading manufacturer of telecommunications and data
transmission equipment in the Baltic countries exporting more than 90% of the
production to over 56 countries worldwide. Among the clients of the company
there are telecommunications and data transmission service providers, state and
private enterprises. During last five years the Company has created a solid
client base in Europe, CIS, Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
According to the consolidated audited financial results of financial year that
ended on 30 June, 2006, in FY 2005/06 the turnover of the company comprised LVL
13 259 709 and annual income LVL 1 602 131.