Network software provider Mavenir has revealed significant advancements in its OpenBeam Massive MIMO (mMIMO) portfolio, powered by the Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN platform.
Additions to the OpenBeam portfolio include the introduction of a lower-power next-generation 32TRX mMIMO variant in addition to the high-power 32TRX AAU. These next-generation mMIMO 32TRX active antenna units (AAUs) represent a breakthrough in open, interoperable radio technology designed with a focus on environmental sustainability.
OpenBeam mMIMO AAU boasts superior energy efficiency and offers one of the most compact footprints in the industry, promising significant operational expense (Opex) savings for network operators.
In addition to meeting the current O-RAN 7.2b specification, these products are designed to support ULPI (Uplink Performance Improvement), allowing network operators to enhance uplink performance and minimize latency. to reduce fronthaul bandwidth, especially in urban areas with dense networks. Capacity demand is at its peak.
The new portfolio consists of two different models tailored to accelerate 5G mid-band deployment.
32TRX AAU Low Power Model: Featuring an incredibly low footprint, this variant delivers 200W of output power with 128 antenna elements for unparalleled energy efficiency. Optimized for deployment in high-density environments, facilitating faster installation and reducing operational overhead.
32TRX AAU High Power Model: Mavenir’s high-performance mMIMO AAU boasts 320 W of output power and supports 192 antenna elements. It supports greater instantaneous bandwidth and extended coverage, making it an ideal solution for RAN shared deployments.
In addition, the 32TRX AAU solution incorporates advanced energy-saving features such as a smart sleep mode scheme that is activated during idle, off-peak, and busy periods, further enhanced by AI/ML-based intelligence. .
Paco Martin, Head of Open RAN at Vodafone Group, expressed his satisfaction with the expansion of Mavenir’s mMIMO portfolio and its contribution to compatibility with footprint-constrained sites and the delivery of a superior customer experience. I emphasized.
BG Kumar, President of Access Networks, Platforms and MDE at Mavenir, shares the company’s commitment to establishing new industry standards in energy efficiency, sustainability and performance through the continued evolution of OpenBeam Massive MIMO radio solutions. I emphasized.
Gerald Giarretta, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, praised the expansion of Mavenir’s high-performance, power-efficient, massive MIMO radio portfolio with the Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN platform, encouraging widespread adoption of open technologies. He emphasized the joint efforts to promote. Virtualized RAN technology.
