picoChip has been selected by Rancore Technologies Ltd for the development of 4G base stations for rolling out next-generation wireless telecom networks in India. This was announced earliar this week at UK-India Government Summit in Delhi.

Rancore uses picoChip’s picoArray PC203 multi-core digital signal processor, which delivers the performance needed in demanding applications such as carrier-class wireless infrastructure for WiMAX and LTE. Rancore Technologies is a R&D organization in India specializing in upcoming 4G technologies based on new and popular protocols and services for the technology domain.

In addition to it, this week picoChip also announced a sales and distribution agreement with Entuple Technologies Ltd who will represent picoChip throughout India. 

Under the agreement Entuple will provide sales, engineering and systems integration support, covering HSPA+ femtocells, rural femtocells and LTE technology.

According to Nigel Toon, CEO of picoChip, 4G development is proceeding at an advanced pace in India, one of the world’s most dynamic mobile markets. A number of technological breakthroughs and launches are on the horizon and Rancore is very much at the heart of these exciting developments.

On partnership with Entuple , Nigel Toon said, The pool of talent and expertise in wireless technology development that lies within India is astonishing, and it is no surprise that the subcontinent is evolving into a centre of excellence for wireless expertise and development. The expertise, talent and collaborative spirit of the Entuple team is a formidable asset in driving picoChip’s ambitions and plans for the Indian market.