NEC Sets Out Vision for Small Cell Wireless Backhaul for Small Cells

NEC Corporation says it will build its small cell backhaul system using unlicensed 60 Ghz spectrum. NEC has identified 60GHz radio as the key technology behind its Backhaul for Small Cells proposition. Bandwidth availability at 60GHz and the uniquely high channel re-use characteristics of this spectrum are ideally suited to deliver high capacity and low latency connections to hundreds of cell sites, which will be rapidly deployed in concentrated coverage areas of busy city squares and avenues. NEC Wireless Backhaul for Small Cells

NEC's small cell system aims to provide significant reductions in the cost of ownership compared to existing macro-cellular backhaul networks.

The choice of the zero-cost 60GHz spectrum allows the design of compact products, which can be easily installed and aesthetically concealed within a wide variety of urban environments. Furthermore, NEC has developed features for intelligent provisioning of backhaul resources and protection against performance degradations, resulting in improved capacity efficiency and elimination of costly manual maintenance and troubleshooting.