Keysight Enables Open RAN Massive MIMO Innovation
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Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) represent a transformative shift in the telecommunications industry, introducing a level of flexibility and interoperability previously unseen. This shift is driven by the decoupling of hardware from software and the adoption of open interfaces, enabling network operators to mix and match equipment from various suppliers. The collaboration between Keysight Technologies and Intel is a critical step in addressing the conformance and interoperability challenges inherent in Open RAN and massive multiple-input, multiple-output (mMIMO) technologies.
mMIMO is particularly significant as it allows for the use of numerous antennas to enhance data transmission, which is pivotal for 5G networks. The complexity of mMIMO beamforming requires sophisticated validation to ensure signals are efficiently and accurately transmitted. Keysight's Open RAN Studio aids Intel in optimizing these signals, which is essential for delivering the high data rates that 5G services demand. The successful validation of mMIMO beamforming technology within the Open RAN ecosystem is likely to bolster confidence among mobile network operators, potentially leading to more widespread adoption and deployment of Open RAN networks.
The strategic partnership between Keysight Technologies and Intel could have significant financial implications for both companies and the broader market. By facilitating the development of Open RAN-compliant mMIMO beamforming solutions, Intel positions itself as a key player in the 5G infrastructure space, potentially capturing market share from traditional RAN vendors. This could lead to revenue growth for Intel's Networking Business Division.
For Keysight Technologies, the deployment of its Open RAN Studio and the broader Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA) portfolio for testing 5G technologies positions the company as a go-to provider of testing solutions. This could result in increased demand for Keysight's testing equipment and services, driving revenue growth and possibly impacting its stock valuation positively. Investors might view these developments as indicative of both companies' commitment to innovation and leadership in 5G technology, which could be reflected in their respective stock performances.
The adoption of Open RAN architectures is a response to the need for more cost-effective and flexible network deployments. The collaboration between Intel and Keysight in validating mMIMO beamforming technology is a significant event that could accelerate the adoption of Open RAN architectures. This is likely to have a ripple effect across the telecommunications industry, influencing the strategies of mobile network operators, traditional RAN vendors and emerging radio vendors alike.
As operators seek to improve network performance and reduce costs, the ability to deploy vendor-agnostic equipment could alter the competitive landscape, potentially diminishing the dominance of established vendors and enabling new entrants to gain a foothold. This could lead to a more dynamic and competitive market, with implications for pricing, innovation and service offerings. The success of Open RAN and mMIMO technologies could also prompt further investment in research and development within the sector, spurring advancements in 5G and future wireless technologies.
- Solution optimizes the performance of Intel PSG’s complex massive MIMO beamforming technology
- Accelerates adoption of Open RAN network architectures by validating Intel PSG’s massive MIMO beamforming technology
By separating software from hardware through open interfaces and virtualization, Open RAN network architectures allow mobile operators to mix and match network elements from different vendors for increased flexibility and reduced costs. Operators can further improve network performance by implementing mMIMO, a technique of using large numbers of antennas to send and receive data to boost coverage and capacity. While Open RAN and mMIMO offer significant advantages, they also present significant conformance and interoperability challenges.
Implemented on a single Intel Agilex™ 7 system-on-chip field-programmable gate array (SoC FPGA), the Intel solution delivers efficient, high-quality signals through the antenna array using an Open RAN-compliant, weight-based dynamic beamforming method.
Intel ensured that its mMIMO digital beamforming solution could be seamlessly deployed in an Open RAN network by using the Keysight Open RAN Studio solution to validate its interoperability within the Open RAN ecosystem. Open RAN Studio enabled Intel to optimize the performance of its complex mMIMO beamforming technology to accommodate the large number of simultaneous connections needed to deliver the high data rates needed for 5G services.
Designed for LTE and 5G Open RAN Radio Unit (O-RU) testing, Open RAN Studio includes powerful Open RAN focused tools to construct, play, capture, and measure Open RAN traffic over Ethernet fronthaul interfaces. Open RAN Studio is part of the comprehensive Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA) portfolio that provides test solutions for functional, performance, energy efficiency, security, and artificial intelligence and machine learning training and optimization.
Mike Fitton, Vice President and General Manager, Intel’s Networking Business Division, said: “Keysight’s support and robust equipment enables our engineering teams to develop and validate O-RAN compliant radios with a wide range of complex functionalities. Through our collaborative efforts, Intel and Keysight are empowering not only emerging but also established radio vendors to channel focus on core innovations in pursuit of providing vendor-agnostic O-RAN equipment within the dynamic landscape of 5G RAN.”
Peng Cao, Vice President and General Manager, Keysight’s Wireless Test Group, said: “Keysight continues to play an instrumental role in enabling the Open RAN ecosystem with its world-class test solutions. The successful validation of Open RAN mMIMO technology on Intel’s solution is a significant step in the deployment of Open RAN networks. This milestone will help to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN network architectures by validating massive MIMO beamforming technology.”
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