Powerwave Introduces MicroFlex(TM) Cabinets, Providing Rigorous Protection of Wireless Infrastructure in a Small Footprint

Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWAV), a global source for end-to-end wireless infrastructure solutions, introduced its MicroFlex™ cabinets to house and protect wireless infrastructure components today at CTIA Wireless 2008, the industry’s premier wireless conference and exhibition. With outside dimensions measuring 30W x 30H x 84D, and weighing in at 150lbs, the MicroFlex cabinets are built to accommodate small lease spaces. Powerwave’s MicroFlex cabinets further extend Powerwave’s growing line-up of cell-site enclosure solutions, which also include 7- and 9-bay VersaFlex™ above-ground shelters, and the VersaFlex Vault (CEV) underground shelter system. Among the key characteristics that set Powerwave’s MicroFlex cabinet apart from competitive solutions is its flexible, modular design and industry-leading thermal management capabilities. Interchangeable front and back access doors feature field changeable door hinges for left or right access configurations, and enable customers to choose from several cooling options including a DC-powered heat exchanger; encapsulated phase change material (PCM) using a proprietary liquid/solid product that has been chemically modified to melt above 84º F (29º C) to absorb heat and then recharge by solidification when the temperature falls below 84º F; or, thermal electric cooling that supports below ambient cooling without a compressor for sensitive sites with noise restrictions. The MicroFlex cabinet also features an emergency ventilation system that automatically switches from AC power to DC cooling mode in the absence of utility power. This Filtered Free Cooling solution utilizes semi-permeable expanded Teflon membrane technology to eliminate all water from wind driven rain, as well as protect against salt fog for coastal deployments. The Filtered Free Cooling solution can also be utilized as a complete thermal management option where below ambient conditions are not necessary. The above mentioned thermal management capabilities afforded by Powerwave’s MicroFlex cabinets not only provide cooling power ranging from 450 BTUs to 36,000 BTUs, but can also help to reduce a cell site’s capital expenditures. For example, operators choosing to house their indoor-rated radio equipment inside Powerwave’s MicroFlex cabinet may experience up to 20 percent cost savings as compared to the purchase of the same outdoor-rated OEM radio equipment. The modular, multi-purpose MicroFlex enclosures can assist wireless operators in complying with the Federal Communications Commission’s new mandate for eight hours of back-up power. In response to this mandate, the MicroFlex enclosures are designed to house a variety of cell-site components including power supplies, fuel cells and a wide array of battery configurations. All power options insure hydrogen safety with passive ventilation through a semi-permeable Teflon membrane. The MicroFlex cabinets are also ideal for housing multi-carrier power amplifiers (MCPAs), and other wireless infrastructure components supporting other technologies such as WiMAX. The cabinets can be deployed individually, or daisy-chained together, based on operator’s requirements. In addition to wireless infrastructure equipment, the MicroFlex cabinet’s industry-standard form factor can also house any Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19-inch or 23-inch standard equipment, further extending the flexibility of the cabinet, and enabling operators to diversify their operations by housing lightweight mobile data center equipment. "Our entry into the small enclosure market represents a continued commitment to developing wireless infrastructure solutions that can be tailored to meet a wide variety of customer requirements,” said Ronald J. Buschur, President and Chief Executive Officer, Powerwave Technologies. "The introduction of the MicroFlex cabinet also further extends our ability to help wireless operators make the most from their existing real estate portfolios with a smaller form factor that can free up space needed to provide potential new revenue streams.” About Powerwave Technologies Powerwave Technologies is a global supplier of end-to-end solutions for wireless communications networks. Powerwave designs, manufactures and markets antennas, boosters, combiners, filters, repeaters, multi-carrier RF power amplifiers, tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced coverage solutions, all for use in cellular, PCS, 3G and WiMAX networks throughout the world. Corporate headquarters are located at 1801 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705. Telephone (714) 466-1000. For more information on advanced wireless coverage and capacity solutions, call (888)-PWR-WAVE (797-9283) or visit www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.