Wave Electronics, a leading developer and manufacturer of 5G base station equipment, has integrated the Picocom PC802 system-on-chip (SoC) into its latest Open RAN radio unit (O-RU). UK-based company Picocom is a specialist in 5G open RAN baseband semiconductor and software solutions.
The name of the newly integrated product is WEH47-TM24B Radio Unit (O-RU). Bristol-based Picocom and Wave Electronics will jointly demonstrate the deployable O-RU at the MWC Barcelona 2024 event from February 26 to 29, 2024. This live end-to-end demonstration promises to be a worldwide highlight. communication industry.
In addition to utilizing the PC802 SoC device, Wave Electronics has committed to using Picocom’s newly launched PC805 device in future Open RAN products. PC805 is the industry’s first SoC developed explicitly for 5G small cell open RAN radio units. These next-generation products are expected to be released in late 2024.
YJ Lee, CEO of Wave Electronics, said: “We have been working with Picocom behind the scenes for some time and are pleased with the close collaboration. In 2023, we completed optimization and proof of concept for our new PC802-based O.” , is working closely with private 5G network operators in South Korea on interoperability and certification testing. Additionally, the company is already well on its way to incorporating Picocom’s latest PC805 devices into next-generation O-RU products. We are proceeding to.”
Peter Claydon, president of Picocom, expressed his excitement about the collaboration with Wave Electronics, highlighting that the company will be unveiling Wave Electronics’ new O-RU featuring Picocom’s PC802 device at MWC 2024. Mr Claydon said he was pleased with Wave Electronics’ performance and revealed Wave Electronics’ plans to: Seamlessly transition to Picocom’s PC805 and optimize his O-RU for next generation indoor and outdoor products.
Claydon said: “We are excited to unveil Wave Electronics’ new O-RU featuring our PC802 device at MWC 2024. We are excited to reveal our seamless transition to PC805, delivering O-RU-optimized SoCs for next-generation indoor and outdoor products. ”
“This move demonstrates Picocom’s dedication to supplying cutting-edge technology, and we look forward to mutual continued success in keeping our clients competitive in the ever-evolving 5G environment.”
Wave Electronics not only aims to expand its business domestically, but also plans to expand into international markets. As YJ Lee pointed out, “Wave Electronics began rolling out in the South Korean private 5G market this year, with plans to further expand into the global private 5G, CBRS, in-building and outdoor O-RU markets. Additionally, our Fronthaul Multiplexer (FHM) certification provides customers with a solution to economically organize their networks.”
Those interested in experiencing the latest developments between Picocom and Wave Electronics are encouraged to watch a live demonstration of the new Wave Electronics WEH47-TM24B O-RU at MWC Barcelona 2024.
