Based on Cloud RAN principles, the OneCell solution uses a baseband controller and multiple radio points to build a single super cell that delivers consistent high-quality LTE service within buildings such as offices, shopping malls, and airports. The OneCell system operates on standard enterprise Ethernet LAN (local area network) and supports plug-and-play installation, dramatically reducing costs associated with cabling, network equipment, and installation services.

Freescale's powerful QorIQ Qonverge B4860 and BSC9131 processors provide operators not only with open programming capabilities necessary to develop innovative OneCell solutions with proven VortiQa layer 1 software, but also the flexibility and processing headroom to enable LTE-Advanced and other features through field software upgrades.

Rod Gatehouse, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Airvana, said, "Investment protection is critical in enterprise-class small cell solutions. Using the flexibility and scalability of Freescale's Qonverge SoC product family together with VortiQa layer 1 software, we were able to develop a unique system that supports LTE-Advanced technology and the rapidly growing enterprise and operator requirements.

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The QorIQ Qonverge BSC9131 baseband processor is used in OneCell access points. The BSC9131 is a highly integrated SoC targeting small cell base stations, enterprise VoIP, smart grid control, and industrial applications. This high-performance device handles a wide range of DSP functions through auxiliary acceleration and multicore processing. The QorIQ Qonverge B4860 SoC is used in Airvana's controller and combines a fully programmable Power Architecture® CPU core, StarCore DSP core, and a powerful basestation acceleration platform to deliver cost-effective best-in-class performance and connectivity features. This device is an optimal solution for meeting the high throughput and processing performance requirements of LTE, LTE-Advanced, and WCDMA base stations demanded by wireless operators.

Tareq Bustami, Vice President and General Manager of Freescale's Digital Networking Group, said, "We are pleased to play a key role in developing products that are receiving industry-wide recognition. Airvana's OneCell solution is an innovative application of Freescale's industry-leading basestation SoC product family. The combination of Airvana's creativity and industry-leading performance with Freescale's macro and small cell technology is a formula for success."

About Airvana

Airvana enables mobile operators to deliver dramatically improved service to subscribers in the most challenging high-value environments including offices, public spaces, and homes. Airvana's innovative 4G LTE and 3G small cell solutions ensure full-bar voice service coverage, superior data performance, and extended capacity wireless service. Market research firms consistently rank Airvana as the leading market share holder in the small cell market. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA, Airvana is a founding member of the Small Cell Forum and has 14 years of experience supplying commercial wireless equipment to over 90 operators worldwide. For more information, visit www.airvana.com.