Tokyo and London, December 4 ,2006-NEC Corporation announced that it has introduced to the global marketplace a new gigabit Ethernet interface (GbE) for its PASOLINK NEO point-to-point wireless access system designed to enable broadband, IP-based networks with advanced functionality, high speed and superior expandability.

As broadband access markets such as WiMax are launched, and NGN all-IP networks that NEC is promoting, the demand for point-to-point wireless access systems are growing.

The PASOLINK series already offers a multi-mode transmission solution using 10/100 Base-T and E1 (2.048 Mbps) interfaces. This new offering in the PASOLINK series provides a gigabit Ethernet interface for the first time, and using a proprietary transmission scheme, enables throughput of over 150 Mbps in the 28 MHz band. It is also compatible with various interfaces including 1000BASE-T (copper) and 1000BASE-SX/LX (fiber), which allows for flexible adaptation to an all-IP network, for which continuous growth is expected.

Summary of the PASOLINK NEO GbE Interface

* Switchable between 1000BASE-T (copper) or 1000BASE-SX/LX (fiber) interface configurations.

* An SFP transceiver is used for the optical module to provide compatibility with 1000BASE/LX in addition to 1000BASE-SX

* Throughput of over 150 Mbps is achievable in the 28 MHz band (128QAM) * An optional panel enables the use of both E1-WS (2.048 Mbps) and WS/SC-LAN

Notes: SFP = Small Form-Factor Pluggable Unit is factory configured for 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX.

About NEC's PASOLINK

NEC launched its first PASOLINK product in the mid 1980s, supplying 18GHz PASOLINK systems to a leading telecom operator in the UK. Since then, business has expanded to a worldwide scale. Recently, due to the rapid expansion of mobile networks, many operators have been deploying PASOLINK to connect radio base stations to facilitate the rapid and simple installation of mobile infrastructure.

Sales of NEC's PASOLINK exceeded 50,000 units in FY 2000, and 200,000 units in FY 2004. Recently, sales numbers have been rapidly expanding due to large-scale, long-term contracts with mobile operators and exceeded 300,000 in FY 2005. The rapid growth of NEC's PASOLINK business is attributable to NEC's long-standing experience, competence, advanced and high-quality technologies, and its leading position in the global microwave communication systems market. PASOLINK is chiefly designed for telecom carriers' backhaul, business and emergency networks. It offers simple and highly reliable fixed wireless solutions. PASOLINK is a PDH/SDH microwave system which offers a variety of systems to cover small to large capacity requirements. The systems operate at various radio frequency bands and it is applicable to various solutions such as mobile network infrastructure to connect base stations, business user links, private networks, LAN/WAN interconnection and back up for optical fiber networks. NEC's PASOLINK allows for simple installation, speedy service introduction and efficient and economical solutions for day-to-day transmission as well as emergency situations.

NEC at ITU Telecom World 2006 (NEC Stand at Hall 6, Stand N0.6002) At ITU telecom World 2006 in Hong Kong from December 4th to 8th, 2006, NEC will be presenting NEC's Next Generation Network (NGN), which is realized through the utilization of the world's highest level of technological capabilities in both the IT and network field. With NEC's NGN, NEC will open the door to a "ubiquitous society" in which information is easily and safely accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime, empowering enterprises, societies and individuals.Our exhibits consist of Seamless Community (Theme Stage), Triple Play, Service Delivery Network, Heterogeneous Access, Secure Networking, Broadband Access, Mobile Network Application, Enterprise FMC Solution and others. http://www.nec.com/telecom2006/

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