In 3GPP fifth generation (5G) cellular standard, layer 1 (L1) or the physical layer (PHY) is the most compute-intensive part of the radio access network (RAN) workload. It involves some of the most complex mathematical operations with sophisticated algorithms like channel estimation and equalization, modulation/demodulation, and forward error correction (FEC). These functions require high compute…
]]>Wireless technology has evolved rapidly and the 5G deployments have made good progress around the world. Up until recently, wireless RAN was deployed using closed-box appliance solutions by traditional RAN vendors. This closed-box approach is not scalable, underuses the infrastructure, and does not deliver optimal RAN TCO. It has many shortcomings. We have come to realize that such closed-box…
]]>5G deployments have been accelerating around the globe. Many telecom operators have already rolled out 5G services and are expanding rapidly. In addition to the telecom operators, there is significant interest among enterprises in using 5G to set up private networks leveraging higher bandwidth, lower latency, network slicing, mmWave, and CBRS spectrum. The 5G ramp comes at an interesting…
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