2016 Global Summit in Bogota

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1 2016 Global Summit in Bogota Innovative Use Cases for Dynamic Spectrum Access Technologies: Transportation, Rural Broadband, Public and Food Safety, Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Network Resilience and Disaster Recovery. Connecting the Next 4 Billion Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 1

2 Speaker Introduction Jim Carlson CEO, Carlson Wireless Milestones: 1999 Founded Carlson Wireless 2002 Launched TrailBlazer for Telcos & PS 2006 LongHaul serves as TDM to IP migration 2008 TVWS product development begins 2010 Gen 1 VHF radio launched 2011 Received electronic design award for TVWS 2012 TVWS project w/ Google to SA schools 2013 Leading in 60 TVWS trials 20 countries units in the field globally 2015 Alaska RR using TVWS for PTC Mbps TVWS Gen 3 prototype testing 2016 First COS ASIC chip design w/ IEEE af Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 2

3 Who Is Carlson Wireless? Since 2000, CWT has been providing mission-critical fixed-wireless communications systems for rural, remote and underserved areas throughout the globe. We believe that the world has evolved to where the digital divide is causing a development divide. We have optimized wireless technologies that will disrupt the fixed wireless service industry allowing affordable connectivity in multiple market sectors. Health Clinics Education Local Gov t Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 3

4 Outline White Space 101 Market Opportunities Technology Ecosystem Summary Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 4

5 Major New Opportunity: Dynamic Spectrum Access Cognitive SDR Radios can intelligently change frequency and bandwidth over a wide range of spectrum and not interfere with primary users Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 5

6 What is TV White Space Technology? And why is it important? The transition of Television from Analog to Digital around the world has opened up significant amounts of low-band unused spectrum known as TV White Spaces (TVWS). These vacant TV channels are capable of delivering broadband signals via non-line-of-sight (NLOS) through trees, foliage, walls and other obstructions and bend over hills. TVWS signals cover long distances (10-20 km radius) from a single antenna/base station to connect client radios. Other wireless alternatives require much higher CapEx for more towers and infrastructure costs and cannot provide ubiquitous coverage. TVWS offers a lower cost and much quicker method of connecting devices and users where wired infrastructure does not exist. Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 6

7 TVWS Deployments 300 Networks 300 TVWS Networks in 35 countries Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 7

8 How the Geo-Database Works.. Device provides GPS location to Database Database provides clear channel list to Device Device chooses channels from available list Regulator Cloud Database FCC assigns frequency geography via database SW: tracks location of each TVWS radio SW: directs TVWS radio to open frequency Cognitive Radio: changes frequency as needed Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 8

9 Check Database for Channel Availability at SBI chart Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 9

10 Large % of TV Band is Unused 90+% of US has from 9 to 45 TV channels available Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 10

11 Why TVWS? NLOS performance.the physics Significantly increased range, 3x-5x Better coverage 6x reduction in APs Manage co-existence via database Access to additional spectrum 2.4 GHz coverage 500 MHz coverage Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 11

12 A Comparison of Spectrum Impairments Antenna aperture Ground wave reach Relative complexity/cost (%) Ionospheric reflection % bandwidth Industrial noise Sweet Spot UHF TV Foliage absorption Filter selectivity Rain fade Phase noise 10 0 Outdoor/indoor attenuation Cosmic noise Noise Figure Frequency (GHz) Courtesy: Gerald Chouinard Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 12

13 Technology Solution vs. Population Density ADSL Mobile broadband Optical fiber CRC.CA graph of complexity Cable modemvs. density Satellite TVWS Courtesy: Gerald Chouinard: This is Canadian government slide about cost/subscriber vs pop Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. density. TVWS was the best option up to ~1k/km2 (Orange County). Even in cities, there are gaps in cable/dsl where TVWS could help. 13

14 An Example of an Obstructed Radio Path 4.1 Miles with a 200 foot obstruction and city clutter Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 14

15 An Example of an Obstructed Radio Path Radio path from towercoverage.com Software Calculates S/N -23dB After Multipath Equalization, Actual S/N 15 to 18dB 7Mbps down / 5.5 Mbps up Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 15

16 Market Opportunities for TVWS White Space Hotspot Provide community connectivity via libraries, municipal areas, shopping centers, parks and recreation areas, office buildings, etc WISP & Rural Broadband A solution for WISPs to reach their last mile customers. Alternative to 900 MHz, Non-line-ofsight, penetrates trees, hills, and complex terrain Public Safety Emergency broadband communications for rural communities Emergency response / Disaster relief network Industrial: Oil & Gas Remotely monitor, manage and control essential data Oversee worker and equip. safety Improved communications using prime spectrum Utilities: Energy & Power Monitor SCADA and Telemetry Equipment Smart Grid Automation & Control Video surveillance capabilities Internet of Things & M2M Operational SCADA use Smart Metering and Power Grid Control Machine Automation Smart Cities Smart roads and traffic signal management City-wide connected TV White Space hotspots Transportation Trailers from Motor Freight Freight Train Cars Shipping Containers Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 16

17 Broadband Connectivity for Education Demonstration project with Google in Cape Town, South Africa Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 17

18 Residential BB - Town of Thurman, NY TVWS providing service through heavy foliage Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 18

19 Backhaul for Intelligent Railroad Systems 95,387 total miles of U.S. railroad $6b-$22 billion to be spent on Positive Train Control by Dec 2015 Mandated: U.S. Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 Alaska RR Carlson TVWS Positive Train Control - PTC 470 miles of backhaul radios 470 miles of track Fairbanks to Seward Runs passenger service daily Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 19

20 Public Safety: Cognitive TVWS Radios for Police and Fire Departments In areas where 3g services not available or too costly Nomadic broadband Delivery through trees and buildings Remove all OpEx from mobile data cards Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 20

21 Water and Wastewater Industry Extends their telemetry reach without towers Adds video for security New clean spectrum Less infrastructure One time cost Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 21

22 Federal Government: Border Security Gives new meaning to I m still on the fence Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 22

23 Federal Government: FEMA A demonstration at Beale AFB showing a fully deployed Smartphone network in 30 minutes Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 23

24 Agriculture monitor water needs Drought conditions exasperate the need for a granular, closed loop irrigation control. Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 24

25 Ocean Port Security Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 25

26 A Strong Industry Ecosystem Is Here: Dynamic spectrum access moving into multiple bands of spectrum quickly IEEE has formed two standards for TVWS: IEEE802.11af and IEEE Multiple Geo-database providers for competitive environment Multiple trade associations promoting global regulatory acceptance through ITU and one-on-one Search engine industry giants are backing the technology. Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 26

27 Custom Antennas are needed for TVWS Base station antennas: MIMO 90 Degree Sector Client antennas: High-Gain 360 Degree Omni Degree Omni Reflector Panel ODU Internal IDU High Gain Log Periodic Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 27

28 Evolution of the TVWS Device Gen2 Gen2 Get familiar with TV White Space kit Base station user capacity typically 8 to 12 clients Customer premise data speeds up to 10 Mbps FPGA, DAC, ADC, Mod/Synth, and Tuner Proprietary standard for customization 2000 units built to prove market Back haul (Fiber/CAT5) Ethernet PHY Host ARM CPU Proprietary FPGA DAC ADC RF Up convertor Tuner Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 28

29 Gen3 - First Chipset Based TV WS Device 4 Radios, 1 per sector, all in one, networked internally ASIC replaces {FPGA, DAC and ADC} resulting in a substantial price savings RF transceiver replaces {mod synth and tuners} raising performance Compliant with the IEEE af standard 384 Mbps aggregate Base station user capacity 250 clients MIMO and 256 QAM offer customer premise downstream speeds of 24/48 Mbps Wireless WiFi gateway built into IDU Client Back haul (Fiber/CAT5) Ethernet PHY Host ARM CPU DAC Mod/ Demod ADC Radio 1 Transceiver Radio 2 Radio 3.. Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 29

30 New Picasso Gen3 radio module Mini-PCI express Card size to match LTE Radio based smartphones First Production run April 2016 Final Radio module design June 2016 Limited commercial and certification 3Q 2016 Ramp-up (10-20k Unit) 4Q 2016 Production volume - 300k-500k Unit (Multiple Radio in one unit) in 2017 Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 30

31 Summary Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) via TVWS and other frequencies resolve the spectrum shortage. RuralConnect Gen 2 has been field proven and has met FCC and other regulatory certification. Gen 3 breaks through price-performance barriers to open up significant opportunities across multiple segments will be the breakout year for market volume Carlson Wireless IWCE Show Booth 534 Jim Carlson, CEO jcarlson@carlsonwireless.com Copyright 2016 Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc. 31