The SuperPico system employs advanced digital radio technology developed in Norway combined with proven software-defined radio functionality, resulting in a low cost rural GSM solution with advanced picocell technology.  Satellite and/or terrestrial backhaul links are supported using the Internet Protocol (IP) with built-in support for IP routing. Local calls and calls between two BTS sites can be connected directly, with only call control and accounting passing back to a central switching location; all traffic is compressed. Thereby, backhaul traffic is greatly reduced.

Webcast: SuperPico Overview

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The SuperPico System

• Complete GSM Base Station – BTS and BSC
• Low Power Consumption: about 30W (per TRX)
• RF Output Power:  2 Watts
• Voice:   FR, EFR, AMR
• Data:  GPRS, EDGE

STM has provided cellular backhaul solutions for operators in emerging markets for many years and delivers cost-effective solutions for low to medium density requirements. With these products STM can extend the Radio Access Networks of cellular operators to many new locations not previously viable.

		Cellular Radio 850, 900, 1800, or 1900 MHz STM’s SuperPico™ GSM cellular radios provide the RF frontend for a complete GSM Base Station Subsystem (BSS). Each SuperPico cellular radio implements one GSM transceiver (TRX) with the RF transmit power and receiver sensitivity necessary to implement large cell sizes (typically 5 to 10 km). Gain controls also allow for indoor, shipboard, emergency services and other forms of short range operation. All major GSM bands are supported (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz) using any common omni or sector antennas. Connections to the BSS Controller are made digitally via 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, ensuring no losses over long cable runs. This allows the radios to be placed optimally, close to the antennas, resulting in an ideal solution for rural GSM applications.
		BSS Controller EX3 1, 2 or 3 TRX STM’s SuperPico™ BSS Controller EX3 provides the baseband processing for up to three SuperPico Cellular Radios, forming an entire GSM Base Station Subsystem (BSS). These small, rugged outdoor units can be quickly pole or wall mounted, making them ideal for simplified rural GSM applications. Installation is plug-and-play; all configuration is performed remotely. Its Base Transceiver System (BTS) and Base Station Controller (BSC) functions manage cells and enable call hand-offs for mobility using the leading GSM software defined radio technology. Local switching of calls within or between cells, multi-band configurations and remote software upgrades for more TRXs and new features are supported. With the lowest total power consumption in the industry, SuperPico provides an outdoor low cost BTS or entire BSS that is environmentally friendly.

All SuperPico hardware has the features for enhanced performance:

• Rugged, Sealed Enclosures
• No Fans, No Moving Parts
• All-Outdoor Installations
• Hot-Swappable Modules
• Small, Light Weight (5 kg)

• Rural Areas  (USO)
• Urban In-Filling
• Marine – Maritime base station designed for shipboard installation
• Oil & Gas; Other Industry
• Military
• Emergency Services – Emergency base station designed for rapid deployment in varying terrain

• Lower OPEX (by 60% or more)
• Lower CAPEX (by 60% or more)
• Rapid Deployment (Install time <2 hours)
• No shelter
• No Air conditioning
• No Big Software Fees
• Efficient IP Backhaul
• Solar Power options – Environmentally friendly solar base station
• 3 TRX Site:  80 Watts
• 1 TRX Site:  35 Watts