- LitePoint and Pegatron 5G commence high-volume manufacturing of 5G O-RAN radio units.
- Leveraging LitePoint's IQFR1-RU, the production meets 3GPP 38.141 standards for private 5G networks.
- The collaboration aims to revolutionize radio unit testing in the telecommunications sector.
LitePoint, a prominent provider of wireless test solutions, and Pegatron 5G, a leader in end-to-end 5G product solutions, have announced a significant development in their collaboration. The two companies have initiated the high-volume manufacturing of 5G O-RAN radio units, which are pivotal for deploying private 5G networks. This move is expected to enhance coverage across indoor and campus areas by enabling cost-effective and secure network deployments.
The manufacturing process is supported by LitePoint's IQFR1-RU, a one-box test solution that simplifies the testing of 5G radio units. By adhering to all relevant 3GPP 38.141 standards, this solution supports comprehensive end-to-end testing for both the RF interface and the optical 7.2 O-RAN interface. The collaboration between LitePoint and Pegatron 5G represents a paradigm shift in radio unit testing, promising robust and cost-effective solutions.
Adam Smith, Vice President of Marketing at LitePoint, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to support Pegatron 5G in bringing their O-RU to large-scale manufacturing." Likewise, David Hoelscher, VP & Chief Product Officer at Pegatron 5G, commended LitePoint's role, noting their expertise was instrumental in transitioning to mass production. This partnership underscores both companies' commitment to advancing 5G technologies and meeting industry demands.
LitePoint is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teradyne (TER, Financial), a leading supplier of automatic test equipment. Pegatron 5G is dedicated to developing O-RAN-compliant products, aiming to address industrial transformation needs through advanced 5G technologies.
