HUBER+SUHNER - Wireless Ethernet Bridges for Point to Point 60GHz Applications

HUBER+SUHNER’s SENCITY LINK SL60 Ethernet bridge technology is widely used by customers in the many countries where the 60GHz band has already been authorized.

The company has made available three product variants offering speeds from 100Mbps to 320Mbps Full Duplex at distances of between 600m and 1.6Km. The SL60-401 Gigabit Ethernet bridge, for example, features a transmission capacity of 320Mbps Full Duplex and a range of up to 800m. It measures just 182 x 182 x 71mm, weighs 2500g and is very easy to install. Because of the oxygen absorption level at 60GHz, the SL60’s immunity to interference allows many links to be deployed in the same area. Also, since they are virtually invisible, the bridges are ideal for use in town and city centres, conservation area or the proximity of listed buildings.

Applications include LAN extensions, last mile connectivity, temporary applications such as those demanding the utility or emergency services, sporting or entertainment events, disaster recovery, campus connectivity and redundant access.

According to Robin George, HUBER+SUHNER’s Product Manager for the SENCITY product range, the 60GHz wireless solution brings many benefits not possible with other frequencies. “Users can get totally secure and reliable connectivity at distances up to 1.6km (I mile) with immunity against interference”. He says. “In fact, anything possible with an Ethernet cable can be done with our wireless bridges.” Adds Robin.

To ensure UK users get the most out of its technology leading connectivity products, HUBER+SUHNER has appointed a specialist distributor for the SL60 product range. It is FWA Solutions Ltd, a company dedicated to providing wireless infrastructure for the terrestrial broadband and wireless network markets.

HUBER+SUHNER has established a special website for its SENCITY LINK SL60 technology and products – www.sl60.com – and readers are invited to visit this site for more information.