Motorola launched its next generation Canopy wireless broadband platform, enabling greater bandwidth and high-quality VoIP to every Canopy subscriber on the network. The Canopy Advantage Platform is based on software defined radio technology, which will enable new functionality and enhancements through software upgrades.
The 900 MegaHertz Canopy Advantage Access Point (AP) is the first product in the portfolio and is available today. Access points in 2.4 GigaHertz (GHz), 5.2 GHz and 5.7 GHz are planned for availability this quarter. Future planned additions to the portfolio include a Canopy Advantage Subscriber Module (SM), scheduled to be released in the first half of 2005. The Canopy Advantage SM will operate with the Canopy Advantage AP and deliver voice and data services at aggregate data rates up to 15 Mbps.
Motorola also said that backwards-compatibility is a key component of its product strategy. The product line will allow Canopy Advantage CPE to co-exist with license exempt WiMax CPE operating in the same sector off the same access point. http://www.motorola.com/canopy
