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 total power consumption among the lowest in the industry, SuperPico provides an outdoor low cost BTS or entire BSS that is environmentally friendly. See datasheet below.
To enable ready and efficient backhauling of traffic from remote locations, the SuperPico BSS Controller supports IP-based interfaces and an optional Integrated Backhaul Element (IBE), such as STM’s SatLink® VSAT modem/controller. Optimizations assure maximum backhaul efficiency and performance over satellite-based IP networks.
Webcast: SuperPico Cellular Radio and BSS Controller
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This webcast explains the features of the core SuperPico modules – the Cellular Radio and BSS Controller. Click the thumbnail to the left to view. Quicktime required.[12 SLIDES : 7m 12s]
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The SuperPico BSS Controller EX3 is a member of a family of cellular radio products and systems from STM for Internet Protocol (IP) based cellular radio communication systems, based on advanced picocell technology. STM is the technology and market leader in DVB-RCS satellite networks delivering superior performance for telecom service providers, ISPs, governments and enterprises around the world. STM also offers Global Teleport Services, installation and integration services, plus total managed network services for cellular backhaul and shared cellular network operation services. Click here to learn more about STM's offerings for cellular networks.
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All GSM Services: 2G to 2.75G
Combined with one or more STM SuperPico Cellular Radios, the SuperPico BSS Controller EX3 delivers all common GSM user services: FR and EFR voice telephony, SMS, GPRS and EDGE. Optional AMR vocoders yield double voice capacity and increased backhaul efficiency, while retaining excellent voice quality.
Choice of BSS Capacity Options
The unit comes in different capacity options to handle various GSM site requirements with efficiency superior to "one-size-fits-all." This yields much lower power consumption, smaller system sizes, lower weight, and most importantly, lower costs.
Ruggedized High Reliability
The rugged, aluminum housing acts as a heat sink; it contains no fans or moving parts and is IP66 sealed to withstand dust and water immersion. The unit supports outdoor temperatures and has a 15 year MTBF rating.
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Backhaul: Satellite or Terrestrial
For many new BSS installations, satellite backhaul is the only option to reach new markets or serve rural, marine, military, or emergency sites. In many of these environments all-outdoor installations are required for all electronics. To keep total costs low, STM offers integrated backhaul options, such as a VSAT modem/controller. Special optimizations in the BSS deliver superior bandwidth efficiency and high quality using satellite to keep backhaul OPEX low.
Power Efficient, All-Solar BTS/BSS Sites
The power efficiency of STM's SuperPico Cellular Radios combined with this controller result in the cellular industry's lowest BSS wattage for outdoor cells. This enables "all-solar" BSS sites, and thereby flexibility in site placement, rapid deployment, plus greater savings in OPEX, CAPEX and installation cost.
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