Aviat Networks IRU600 microwave radio achieves record +40 dBm output power.

Aviat Networks has announced its IRU600 indoor microwave radio, which supports a record-breaking +40 dBm output power, is now ETSI compliant. This enables longer links, more capacity, and lower costs for Private and Public Network applications worldwide. The IRU600 is particularly suited for mission-critical applications due to its bulletproof reliability and ruggedness. Available in the 4 to 11 GHz bands, it supports up to 10W of output power.

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) has announced a significant milestone in its wireless transport and access solutions portfolio with the international ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) compliance of its IRU600 indoor microwave radio. The IRU600, renowned for its high transmitter power, now supports up to +40 dBm (10W) output power, making it the most powerful digital radio on the market in the past 30 years [1].

This breakthrough enables operators worldwide to deploy longer links with increased capacity and lower costs. The IRU600's +40 dBm output power is more than five times the power of competing indoor radio solutions, allowing for the use of antennas that are 50% smaller and 75% lighter [2]. This reduction in antenna size and weight translates to substantial operational expenditure (OPEX) savings, potentially saving operators tens of thousands of dollars over the equipment's lifetime. Additionally, the smaller antenna requirement eliminates the need for costly tower upgrades.

The IRU600's all-indoor design makes it particularly suited for mission-critical applications where resilience and ruggedness are mandatory. The compact 2RU (44mm) high rack mount unit includes two independent radios, which can operate in the same or different frequency bands, and an integrated antenna coupling unit (ACU). This design addresses specific operational needs in harsh environments by eliminating the need for tower climbs for maintenance and enabling year-round access regardless of weather conditions [1].

Aviat Networks has already shipped over 100,000 units of the IRU600 in North America, demonstrating its reliability in mission-critical environments such as public safety and utility networks [1]. With the ETSI compliance, the IRU600 opens up new international markets, particularly in private network and public safety applications where its durability, performance advantages, and total cost benefits create a differentiated value proposition against alternatives [2].

This strategic move by Aviat Networks represents an opportunity to leverage its established product success in North America across global markets. The company's comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enables customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives [1].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aviat-introduces-international-etsi-version-of-iru600-ultra-high-power-all-indoor-microwave-radio-302538428.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/AVNW/aviat-introduces-international-etsi-version-of-iru600-ultra-high-548i1vuazs0o.html