LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, Metanoia Communications (Metanoia), a semiconductor SoC solutions provider empowering the 5G Open Radio Access Networking (O-RAN), and Pegatron 5G, a renowned provider of O-RAN compliant products and end-to-end 5G network technologies, have jointly exhibited cutting-edge solutions for O-RAN deployments for the first time at the 2024 Open RAN Summit in Taipei. This marked a significant milestone in the collaboration between the three companies, highlighting their combined efforts to advance 5G technology and Open RAN adoption.
LitePoint demonstrated its IQFR1-RU testing platform, showcasing its integration with Metanoia's Open-Radio-Unit (O-RU) chipsets embedded in Pegatron 5G's PR1450 series O-RU. Additionally, LitePoint showed its IQfact5G automation tool for comprehensive 3GPP TS 38.141 transmitter and receiver testing on IQFR1-RU. This showcase emphasized the seamless interoperability between these technologies, which is critical for ensuring the performance and reliability of 5G networks.
"Our comprehensive Software Defined Radio (SDR) based 5G SoC chipsets provides a Semi-Turnkey system solution, including a complete HDK, a comprehensive SDK with full source code access, and ATE tools for engineering & production tuning & testing, ensuring a seamless integration and an optimal performance for a quick time to market volume production,” said Metanoia's CEO/Chairman, Dr. Stewart Wu, “We are proud to partner with leaders like LitePoint and Pegatron 5G to make this significant milestone and set a new benchmark for the future of 5G O-RAN solutions."
"The PR1450 series, validated on LitePoint's IQFR1-RU, represents a significant milestone in our efforts to advance Open RAN technology," David Hoelscher, VP Business Development & Chief Product Officer at Pegatron 5G added. "We look forward to continuing our collaboration with LitePoint and Metanoia to bring innovative solutions to the market."
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Metanoia and Pegatron 5G to showcase our joint capabilities in Open RAN deployments," said Adam Smith, Director of Product Marketing at LitePoint. "Our IQFR1-RU testing platform, combined with Metanoia's chipsets and Pegatron 5G's O-RU products, offers a powerful solution for the evolving 5G landscape."
The 2024 Open RAN Summit provided an ideal platform for LitePoint, Metanoia, and Pegatron 5G to showcase their joint capabilities and commitment to driving the future of 5G and Open RAN deployments.
Key Technical Features of their Open RAN Solutions
LitePoint – IQFR1-RU Testing Platform
A groundbreaking test solution for 5G O-RAN Radio Units. This innovative system is the first of its kind, offering a fully integrated, single box solution for calibration and RF-performance verification of 5G O-RUs. By streamlining tests to ensure proper functionality in real-world deployment scenarios, the IQFR1-RU revolutionizes O-RU testing and enables simple product development, characterization, and manufacturing.
Metanoia – MT2812 5G Digital Front End (DFE) SoC/MT3812 5G RF Transceiver IC
MT2812 features a programmable 5G modem with advanced DSP technology, dual RISC processors, and integrated high-speed data converters. This SoC supports a wide range of wireless applications by converting multiple data formats to the Ethernet medium, making it ideal for 5G New Radio (5G NR).
MT3812 is a tri-band 2×2 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) transceiver that supports a broad range of wireless applications, including 5G FR1 and FR2 (as an intermediate frequency) for O-RU and small cell systems.
Pegatron 5G – PR1450 Series
PR1450 series indoor 5G FR1 4T4R O-RU, a cutting-edge solution for seamless indoor 5G connectivity, features such as 3GPP Rel. 16 compliance, URLLC mini slot support, optimized bandwidth utilization, lower power consumption compared to FPGA-based chipsets, and a wide operating temperature range.
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