Antevia Networks taps RANsemi for 5G Open RAN Radio Units
UK telecoms chip supplier RANsemi is to supply the chips for a private 5G platform from UK supplier Antevia Networks.
The Antevia 5G SHIFT enterprise private network uses the Open RAN (O-RAN) fronthaul technology in its Radio Units (O-RUs). These run on the RANsemi 5G PHY SoCs to provide more in-building 5G wireless coverage.
The platform, based on a virtualised radio access network (vRAN) architecture that deploys a ‘shared cell’ topology, is currently running in live public trials in multiple locations across the United Kingdom.
Antevia previously used the same chips developed by Picocom before the UK operation split as RANsemi.
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“It’s fantastic to see our silicon being deployed locally through our successful partnership with Antevia, which has brought two innovative British technology companies together in collaboration. Enterprises need readily deployable, cost-effective, yet easily adaptable private network platforms and 5G SHIFT delivers. We are proud to be part of this exciting innovation with Antevia O-RUs running on RANsemi SoCs.”
The Antevia platform is ready for deployment in applications such as retail locations that require reliable and secure connectivity. Public 5G SHIFT trials are taking place at Bath Rugby Ground and the historic Roman Baths, located in Bath, England, along with Cardiff Market, Cardiff, Wales.
For these deployments, Antevia Networks has provided its O-RUs running on RANsemi silicon with its Fronthaul Multiplexer (FHM), which creates a ‘shared cell’ configuration so that a network of many O-RUs behaves like a single virtual cell. This eliminates the complex planning required to manage handovers and interference.
“Enterprises are eager for fast, simple, and secure 5G private networks. By establishing our O-RUs on RANsemi silicon, leveraging the open, flexible architecture based on O-RAN standards, combined with vRAN, we deliver cost-effective, intelligent, cloud-based 5G private networks optimised for indoor deployments,” said Simon Cosgrove, CEO of Antevia Networks.
Antevia Networks will showcase its ecosystem of partners, including RANsemi, around 5G SHIFT at MWC Barcelona next month
antevianetworks.com; ransemi.com
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