AOptix Technologies IntelliMax MB-2000 Multi-Gigabit Wireless Solutions January 11 th, 2012 Bruce Carpenter bcarpenter@aoptix.com 703 973-0773
AOptix Technologies Founded in Hawaii in 2000 to exploit unique core technologies in Curvature Adaptive Optics for communications in commercial enterprise applications Numerous patents pending and granted Venture Partners Clearstone Venture Partners Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers DAG Ventures Northgate Capital W Capital Partners <#>
Company Overview Biometrics Biometric Iris authentication solutions for a wide variety of Government and Commercial security applications Fully automated 2 meter iris recognition systems driving growth in new market verticals Proprietary technology enables strong competitive advantages over competition Defense Comms Ultra high capacity wireless communications networks for linking airborne surveillance assets with ground-based fixed and mobile terminals Enables real time airborne ISR download to ground operations with 10-100 Gbps data links Commercial Comms Multi-gigabit wireless radios for mobile backhaul supporting LTE/4G applications Replacement for conventional fiber and/or microwave within backhaul networks Resolves the BW bottleneck on existing backhaul infrastructure with lowest cost/mbit/km solution <#>
Biometrics
Biometrics Products High Throughput Solutions Adaptive Optics approach delivers unmatched combination of accuracy, speed, and ease of use Unique capabilities creating new opportunities in airport, border, and secure facility markets InSight product family already processing thousands of transactions per day at high profile installations Smart Mobile Identity Highly disruptive entrant into the mobile biometrics space: <50% the cost, <20% the size of competition Product platform approach will enable rapid growth of hardware/software products and solutions Development on smart phone platforms provides bridge to biometric growth markets, enterprise, and consumer Apps <#> AOptix Confidential Proprietary
Defense Communications <#>
Defense Communications Products Over $100M in R&D investment over the past 10 years to develop technology and products Air Terminal R3.1 + MX-15i Most advanced Lasercom technology available for high altitude and high speed aircraft data links Unique technology solution for long distance and ultra high bandwidth applications 40 Gbps at 150 km Mountain/Mountain 80 Gbps - Air to Ground links 10 Gbps Air to Air links Greater than 200km Air to Ground links at Mach 0.8 Many successful defense programs with field demonstrated capabilities Ground Terminal R3.1 LGN + SPS-500 10-100 Gbps modem & PAT Electronics AOptix is widely recognized as the market leader for ultra high capacity wireless communications networks linking airborne platforms to the ground <#>
Airborne Platforms Lighter-Than-Air ISR 10 Gbps Ethernet 10-40+ Gbps Ethernet Air-Air-Ground ISR Fixed-Wing Aircraft > FL350, > Mach 0.8 80 Gbps data rates (2 X 40Gbps Channels) > 200Km Links Hybrid Optical/RF Mesh Networks Air-Ground Aerostat <#> Ultra high data rates Air-Air-Ground Jet Aircraft
AOptix FAA Approved Test Ranges SARATOGA Mt. HAMILTON LICK OBS. 1842 ft AOptix 4221 ft <#>
Commercial Communications <#>
Market Drivers Mobile Backhaul Massive increase in mobile data traffic causing bottleneck in backhaul networks Significant carrier investment required to address backhaul problem Today s solutions are severely limited by technology limitations and high cost Capability required to address backhaul problem Long distance wireless links Up to 10 km Utilize installed infrastructure Towers, monopoles, etc. High capacity 2 Gbps with future scalability All-weather capability Up to 5 9 s <#> AOptix Confidential Proprietary
IntelliMax MB-2000 Development Defense Lasercom Technology Advanced Millimeter Wave Technology Multi-Gigabit Wireless Solution + Integrated 2 to 10 Gbps CIR 2 to 10 km 5 9 s availability Proven Lasercom technology combined with advanced Millimeter Wave technology will enable disruptive change in the wireless backhaul market
AOptix Solution Historical Challenges of FSO Mitigated AOptix Technology Scintillation Yes Real time simultaneous correction of incoming and outgoing beams for atmospheric turbulence Short link distances Yes Beam shaping of outgoing beam for maximum collimation distance over operational environment Pointing Stability Yes Real time beam pointing control with closed loop tracking Eye Safety Yes Transmission in C band under eye safe power levels Availability in rain and snow Yes Maximized link margin for rain and snow attenuation Availability in fog Yes Lasercom technology has high attenuation levels in fog. AOptix wavelength diversity solution adds MMW technology to enable high availability in fog AOptix solution overcomes historical challenges of FSO Communications
IntelliMax MB-2000 AOptix is developing a new category of wireless products to support 4G mobile backhaul. The IntelliMax product series achieves a major breakthrough in rate & reach with the introduction of the MB-2000:» Industry first 2 Gbps CIR with channel BW capability to 10 Gbps» Longest distance coverage for multi-gigabit wireless solutions» Lowest cost/gbit/km solution for Ethernet based wireless transport This ultra high end solution is made possible with the introduction of 3 key proprietary technologies: Active Beam Steering (ABS) Compensates for Tower Twist & Sway Advanced Wavelength Diversity (AWD) Mitigates weather disturbances Dynamic Packet Resourcing (DPR) Ensures error free packets
Key Technologies AOptix is setting out to eliminate the bandwidth bottleneck in mobile backhaul. The solution requires a 2 Gbps CIR with planned channel BW scalable to 10 Gbps over distances up to 10km with 99.999 availability. These requirements demand a new category of wireless capability, and that s exactly what AOptix is offering. IntelliMax future proofs networks with AOptix proprietary technologies: Active Beam Steering (ABS) Advanced Wavelength Diversity (AWD) Dynamic Packet Resourcing (DPR) Compensates ±3 o Twist & Sway Reduced tower fees Enables use of narrow beams Mitigates weather disturbances Enables maximum distances Channel BW scalable to 10 Gbps Ensures error free packets Interleaves Identical data streams Adds < 1 millisecond latency
Active Beam Steering (ABS) Compensates for Heavy Wind / Sun Loading / Ice & Snow Build-up With Active Beam Steering (ABS) Without Active Beam Steering (ABS) Advanced Beam Steering No matter what causes the tower to move IntelliMax is always centered on target! Compensates for tower twist & sway up to ±3 to enable precise pointing of highly collimated laser and MMW beams for high link margin (and hence longer distance links) Compensates for heavy wind, sun loading and ice/snow build up Reduces Total Cost of Ownership Can be positioned on worst tower locations for a lower monthly fee Opens up more usable space on towers and reduces the need to build additional infrastructure ABS enables deployment on Monopole and Lattice towers
Advanced Wavelength Diversity (AWD) Longer distance / Less Equipment / Fewer Towers: Lower Cost 1 MB-2000 Link 3 MMW Radio Links This unique offering of real-time spectrum diversity compensates for weather disturbances and enables never before multi-gigabit data rates covering distances up to 10km. 1) Heavy Rain: l MMW size of rain drops Lasercom up (low attenuation) MMW down (high attenuation) 2) Heavy Fog: l optical size of fog particles Lasercom down (high attenuation) Whether you need 3 9 s, 4 9 s or 5 9 s MB-2000 will send 2 Gbps 3x the distance! MMW up (low attenuation) AWD enables high availability, long distance wireless links in all weather conditions
Dynamic Packet Resourcing (DPR) Interleaves 2 Gbps of Data on Diverse Wavelengths for Error Free Packets Identical Data Streams on Diverse Wavelengths Proprietary intelligent algorithms provide Dynamic Packet Resourcing (DPR), eliminating the need for advanced FEC for low latency applications DPR module generates identical data streams on diverse wavelengths and interleaves them on the other end to provide an unmatched first level assurance of error free packets Advanced FEC provides a higher level of robustness when higher latencies can be tolerated When the lowest BER matters... IntelliMax has the resources! DPR enables first level assurance of error free packets
IntelliMax MB-2000 Specifications MB-2000 Performance Specifications Parameter Specifications Data Rate 2 Gbps Committed Information Rate (CIR) Availability 99.9% 99.99% 99.999% Link Distance 1 5.7 to 9.8 km 2.8 to 6.6 km 1.9 to 5.1 km Latency < 1 millisecond 1 Based on Crane Regions in US MB-2000 Interface Specifications Interface Description 2 - Physical Interface Ports 1 - Network Management Services (NMS) Port Options: SFP, 1000 BaseSX MM Fiber LC Connector SFP, 1000 BaseLX SM Fiber LC Connector 1 - Hot Standby 1+1 Port Outdoor Connectors Model: R2CT P/N 107.000 DC Power Dual N-Type Receptacle Dimensions 79 cm (31 ) x 46 cm (18 ) x 56 cm (22 ) Weight 45 kg (100 lbs.) Power -48V @ 120W (supports dual power feed) IntelliMax MB-2000 MB-2000 Environmental Specifications Parameter Specifications Operating Temperature -40 C to +55 C Storage Temperature -40 C to +85 C Humidity 95% Condensing Altitude 3700 m (12,000 ft.) Wind Speed (Operational) 96 kph (50 mph) Wind Speed (Survival) 200 kph (125 mph) Tower Twist & Sway ±3 Enclosure Rating IP65 Specifications subject to change The Bandwidth Breakthrough
Multi-gigabit Data Rate Topologies Multiple Cell Sites linked together: Network Topologies: Daisy Chain (lattice): Multiple Radio Access Towers are linked together and connected to a PoP at each end. These are typically monopole structures Aggregation Rings: Multiple Aggregation Towers are link together in a ring with each covering multiple access towers. These are typically free standing or guide wire towers In both topologies several cell sites are linked together, demanding multi-gigabit data rates
Availability Map - Based on Crane Regions The IntelliMax MB-2000 offers the longest distance wireless coverage for multi-gigabit transport, outperforming high data rate wireless solutions in each of the Crane regions. This unique performance offering is an ideal solution to 4G backhaul in suburban areas. Crane Regions for United States Based on real weather data from 700 cities over a ten year period
Technology Comparison: Data Rate & Distance The IntelliMax MB-2000 offering of 2Gbps CIR is an industry first, filling a much needed void in wireless solutions for 4G networks. This ultra high end wireless solution provides the unique capability of multi-gigabit data rates with distances up to 10 km. The carrier class solution provides the availability equivalent of fiber cable at a fraction of the cost.