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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- Accelerating Deployment of the Next Generation of Wireless Networks

SiTune, an innovator of multiple generations of state-of-the-art RF and

Mixed-signal System on a Chip, today announced two new products for 5G O-RAN

infrastructure hardware solutions including Radio Units (RU) and Distributed

Radio Units (dRU) for macro and micro deployments.

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These cost-effective products, IceWings and SnowWings, are the world's first

multi-standard ultra-wide-band RF transceiver solutions specifically designed

to facilitate the virtualization of cellular ecosystem and disaggregation of

hardware and software in 5G networks. IceWings and SnowWings quad-channel

solutions are based on Analog RF and Digital RF technology, for a wide range of

applications in public and private networks.

These products are derived from a unique, patented high speed and

ultra-wide-band RF/Mixed mode technology used in multiple generations of

SiTune's products currently in deployments.

"Our close engagement with Tier-1 network equipment vendors and mobile

operators will enable a solution optimized for hardware flexibility performance

and cost," said Dr. Marzieh Veyseh, CTO of SiTune Corporation. "SiTune's

technology and its market positioning provide a perfect opportunity for the

company to shift the paradigm and enable true deployment of 5G infrastructure

at scale through its rich family of transceiver solutions." "The 5G disruption

will drive a tectonic shift to reconstitute the entire RAN ecosystem. The

unique challenge is to address the tsunami of new end-clients that will require

more spectral channels, more bandwidth processing, but at a much lower power

profile. This provides enormous innovation opportunity in the field of Radio

Frequency circuits," says Adil Kidwai, Vice President of Product Management at

EdgeQ.  "As a recognized leader in the programmable 5G RAN space, EdgeQ

welcomes innovative approaches that further drive profound disruptions in the

5G infrastructure market.  SiTune's scalable RFIC solution is an example of the

invention needed for the next generation of enterprise and telco base stations."

Here are the key highlights of SiTune's IceWings and SnowWings solutions:

    -- Lower power consumption: Through extensive innovation in architecture

       design, sophisticated analog circuit design, high level of digital

       integration, and novelty in backend signal processing and calibration,

       these products not only consume less power standalone but also

       accelerating the deployment of 5G by offering new technology perfect for

       reducing overall power consumption of the Radio Unit (RU) or Distributed

       Radio Unit (dRU)

    -- Multi-standard interface: Support for a wide range of wireless standards

       with a flexible scalable interface design.

    -- High-performance solutions: Complying with 5G NR specifications and

       offering superior performance when it comes to signal quality, noise,

       linearity, and power consumption due to their inherently innovative

       architecture.

    -- Scalable support: a family of products that support various 5G

       applications including Massive MIMO BTS, private networks, Enterprises,

       IoT, and Small Cells.

    -- Sub-6 and mmWave convergence: Ultimate hardware design flexibility and

       novel architecture leading to a single pluggable chip converging sub-

       6GHz and 6GHz including CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) LTE band

       with mmWave IF transceiver solution.

"Cellular base stations are undergoing a generational transformation for the 5G

new radio spectrums, and the technology ecosystem is driving new demands such

as programmability, open interface standards, and lower power consumption,"

said Ben Sheen, research director, networking and communications infrastructure

enabling technologies group at IDC. "Dense deployment of mmWave in harmony with

long-range sub-6 GHz base stations will complete the hardware prerequisites for

the true 5G performance premises. Innovations in new transceiver solution for

5G infrastructure radio unit can help address those markets and industry

demands."

SiTune corporation is working with various industry-leading 5G solution

providers to develop state-of-the-art products for this new sector.

About SiTune Corporation

SiTune Corporation is an innovator of multiple generations of state-of-the-art

RF and Mixed signal System on a Chip for 5G wireless transceivers and broadcast

receivers. SiTune is currently shipping products including tuners for advanced

multi-channel TVs, Set-top Boxes, spectrum monitoring for Cable head-ends and

tuners for Mobile TVs. SiTune products are differentiated based on their unique

architecture and design resulting in products with lower power consumption and

superior performance. SiTune is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more

information, please visit www.situne-ic.com.

SOURCE SiTune Corporation

CONTACT: Vahid Toosi, vtoosi@situne-ic.com