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