Powerwave Technologies, Inc. has been awarded with the 2009 4GWE LTE Visionary Award for its family of 4G antennas key components in powering next-generation wireless networks by Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC). The awards recognize innovative companies for their vision in advancing the future of mobile broadband through the development of innovative long term evolution (LTE) solutions.

“We’re proud to be part of the inaugural class of 4GWE Visionary Award winners, and pleased TMC is acknowledging LTE achievements across the industry,” said Ronald J. Buschur, president and CEO, Powerwave Technologies. “Powerwave supports all wireless network protocols and frequencies, including WiMAX and LTE, with the goal of developing innovative infrastructure solutions that offer high reliability, high performance, and enable streamlined deployment of next-generation wireless deployments.”

Designed to assist operators to quickly and efficiently roll out 3GPP LTE services, Powerwave’s recently introduced 700 MHz antenna line for 4G networks consists of a single-band antenna covering 698-896 MHz bands and a dual-band offering covering both the 698-896 MHz and 1710-2170 MHz bands. Offering high efficiency, low interference and industry-leading gain per length, the wideband antennas enable Auction 73 winners the flexibility of a graduated and cost-effective approach to 4G deployment with the added benefit of Powerwave’s renowned reliability – enabling streamlined installation of new services leveraging 700 MHz spectrum at existing 800 MHz cell sites without increasing the number of visible antennas.

Powerwave’s 700 MHz antenna family offers as much as one decibel in gain above competing offerings, and boasts superior upper side lobe suppression for reduced site-to-site interference – a critical requirement for 4G networks. Further differentiating Powerwave’s product line is the ability to provide consistent performance across frequency bands and down tilts via Powerwave’s patented Aperture Coupled Patch technology, ensuring steady performance over the entire band and the elimination of dead zones.

Additional options include fixed electrical tilt support, as well as integrated remote electrical tilt (iRET) functionality under one antenna radome. Powerwave’s iRET capabilities deliver maximum performance, improved aesthetics, and eliminate installation and reliability issues that can occur with typical exterior remote electrical tilt modules.