Keysight Enables Fii to Earn Outdoor Open Radio Unit Certificate of Conformance
Keysight Technologies has enabled Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) to become the first manufacturer to receive the Certificate of Conformance for an outdoor Open Radio Unit (O-RU) from the O-RAN ALLIANCE. This certification was achieved using Keysight's Open RAN Studio solution, which supports the validation of control, user, synchronization, and management planes. The certification ensures the interoperability and compliance of Open RAN equipment. Keysight's solution includes the U5040BSCB Open RAN Studio and the Time Sync Analyzer, which integrate features like high-performance Open Distributed Unit (O-DU) emulation and realistic testing of synchronization planes. This milestone marks a significant step toward the commercial deployment of O-RUs.
- Fii becomes the first manufacturer to receive O-RU Certificate of Conformance.
- Keysight's Open RAN Studio solution supports comprehensive validation of control, user, synchronization, and management planes.
- The certification ensures interoperability and compliance with O-RAN specifications.
- High-performance testing and validation of MIMO and massive MIMO O-RU supported by U5040BSCB Open RAN Studio.
- Time Sync Analyzer enables realistic synchronization testing with Precision Time Protocol, Synchronous Ethernet, and digital clocks.
- Milestone achieved marks a significant step toward the commercial deployment of O-RUs.
- Keysight strengthens its position in the forefront of O-RAN technology adoption.
- No specific revenue figures or financial gains mentioned.
- Potential risks of high dependence on the success of Open RAN technology adoption.
- No detailed information on the scalability and long-term reliability of the testing solution.
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The certification of Foxconn Industrial Internet's (Fii) Outdoor Open Radio Unit (O-RU) through the O-RAN ALLIANCE program is a significant milestone for the Open RAN ecosystem. This certification reinforces the interoperability and reliability of Open RAN architectures, which are increasingly seen as important for the future of 5G deployments. For tech-savvy investors, this development signals that Open RAN is maturing and gaining industry traction. The use of Keysight's Open RAN Studio to achieve this certification highlights the importance of advanced testing solutions in ensuring conformance and interoperability. By validating all four planes (Control, User, Synchronization and Management), the solution ensures robustness and real-world applicability. This advancement is likely to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN, benefiting companies involved in both its infrastructure and deployment.
The achievement of the O-RU Certificate of Conformance by Fii using Keysight's technology is a positive indicator for the Open RAN market. Open RAN is designed to democratize the telecom equipment market by allowing different vendors' hardware and software to work together seamlessly, potentially disrupting the dominance of established players. The certificate boosts Fii's credibility and market positioning, as being the first to achieve such a milestone can attract significant attention from mobile network operators looking to deploy cost-effective and flexible network solutions. For retail investors, this development may suggest a promising growth trajectory for companies engaged in Open RAN solutions. However, it's essential to monitor how other market players respond and how quickly the industry adopts these solutions.
From a financial perspective, the certification milestone for Fii's Outdoor O-RU, facilitated by Keysight's test solutions, could positively impact both companies' financial outlooks. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is likely to see increased demand for its Open RAN testing solutions, which could translate to revenue growth. This development may also position Keysight as a critical enabler in the 5G ecosystem, potentially leading to more strategic partnerships and contracts. For Fii, the certification enhances its competitive edge, potentially opening up new revenue streams from telecom operators looking for certified and reliable Open RAN solutions. Investors should consider the long-term revenue implications and the role of such certifications in driving market adoption and customer trust.
- Solution allows Fii to become first manufacturer to validate an outdoor Open Radio Unit against O-RAN ALLIANCE conformance test specifications
- Conformance testing solution emulates control, user, synchronization, and management planes to support validation of outdoor Open Radio Unit
By separating software from hardware through open interfaces and virtualization, Open RAN network architectures offer mobile operators increased flexibility and agility while reducing costs and enhancing security. To ensure interoperability among Open RAN equipment, the O-RAN ALLIANCE established its Certification and Badging program allowing manufacturers to verify products are compliant with O-RAN specifications by using O-RAN conformance test specifications covering the control, user, synchronization, and management (CUSM) planes.
The Keysight Open RAN Studio enabled Fii to verify its O-RU conformance by supporting emulation and analysis of all four planes, from fronthaul Ethernet to the radio frequency (RF) air interface. In the case of the synchronization plane (S-Plane), the solution allowed Fii to test devices under ideal time resources and apply simulated network noise, which is essential for conducting S-Plane conformance testing and certifying RAN equipment under realistic network conditions.
Fii verified their Outdoor O-RU using Keysight’s:
- U5040BSCB Open RAN Studio to combine features on various test equipment into a single test solution, supporting high-performance Open Distributed Unit (O-DU) emulation for MIMO and massive MIMO O-RU testing and validation.
- Time Sync Analyzer, integrated with Open RAN Studio, to emulate the O-DU for synchronization testing by generating Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and digital clocks with built-in impairment for realistic testing while analyzing clock quality.
The Keysight Open RAN Studio, integrated with Keysight’s newly launched Time Sync Analyzer, simplifies testing by combining O-DU emulation and S-Plane impairment into a single solution. Designed for 5G O-RU testing, the solution meets the specifications set by O-RAN ALLIANCE and provides powerful and user-friendly capabilities for O-RU testing. Open RAN Studio is a part of the comprehensive Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA) portfolio.
Kevin Liu, Vice President for Fii, said: “We are delighted to be the first in the world to receive the O-RU Certificate of Conformance for an Outdoor Open Radio Unit. Keysight’s test solution has enabled us to take a significant step toward the commercial deployment of O-RUs.”
Peng Cao, Vice President and General Manager for Keysight Wireless Test Group, said: “As a member of the O-RAN Alliance, Keysight will continue to work at the forefront of O-RAN technology adoption and commercial deployment. We are excited to enable milestones like Fii’s Outdoor O-RU Certificate of Conformance.”
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