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  • Fast and Connected Wireless Infrastructure Development

    The development of 5G base station infrastructure is a highly interconnected process. Whether in validation or production, RFIC or system-level test, traditional or Open RAN (O-RAN) architectures, all scenarios require broad frequency coverage, wideband capabilities, and versatility as test requirements change. With modular, virtualized components becoming the norm in network infrastructure, the ability for these to be developed in a consistent and scalable manner becomes increasingly challenging.

 

Quality Measurements Meet Wireless Expertise

With the disaggregation of base station components, proprietary protocols have been replaced with standard interfaces. While this change has many positives for wireless network infrastructure, it also means these links need to be tested and require specialized in-the-loop tests and emulations. Also crucially important are the high-quality RF measurements that enable these test cases. By combining best-in-class RF performance with industry-leading expertise in wireless communications test, a collaboration with NI enables quality test solutions backed by decades of wireless industry experience.

FEATURED SOLUTION

O-RAN O-RU Test with Spirent Communications

NI has joined with Spirent Communications for O-RAN Radio Unit (O-RU) test, combining best-in-class RF performance with industry-leading wireless test expertise to provide comprehensive validation of O-RU components. As the first and only O-RU test solution using application layer testing with any commercial device, you can validate compliance with robust DU, CU, and core emulation, fully automated and in real time.

O-RAN O-RU Test Brochure

Related Products & Solutions

For over five years, Spirent and NI have partnered to support 5G test equipment development. Together, we have crossed major 5G transitions and are now pioneering test methods for compliance with O-RAN Alliance standards and beyond, increasing opportunities for innovation and competition. We are excited to continue the journey with NI as a foundation of our solutions.

Clarke Ryan

Senior Director, Product Development

Spirent Communications

Work with an NI Partner

The NI Partner Network is a global community of domain, application, and test experts working with NI to meet your needs. NI Partners are trusted solution providers, systems integrators, consultants, product developers, and services- and sales-channel experts skilled in a range of industry and application areas.

O-RU Validation Experts

Spirent Communications is a global leader in wireless communications and is closely collaborating with NI for O-RU test. Leveraging high-quality, versatile instrumentation combined with robust emulation provides a partnership that enhances O-RU test and development.

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