While the promise of 5G technology—lightning-fast speeds and hyper-connectivity—is undeniable, deployment across the globe has faced friction. High infrastructure costs, rigid proprietary systems, and complex integration have slowed the pace of adoption.
To break down these barriers, COMPAL has joined forces with industry leaders to introduce a comprehensive Open RAN Starter Kit. At the heart of this solution is COMPAL’s commitment to flexibility, future-proofing, and perhaps most importantly, sustainability. By providing a pre-integrated, interoperable solution, COMPAL and its ecosystem partners are clearing the path for solution integrators and operators to deploy 5G private networks faster and more pragmatically than ever before.
The Heart of the Solution: COMPAL’s "Teak" O-RU
Central to this starter kit is the debut of Teak, COMPAL’s first ARM®-based 4T4R Open Radio Unit (O-RU). Designed to solve the "last mile" challenges of 5G connectivity, Teak represents a leap forward in radio technology, balancing high performance with critical energy efficiency.
Key advantages of the COMPAL Teak O-RU include:
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Superior Efficiency: An ARM-based architecture that delivers high throughput with significantly lower power consumption.
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Optimized Coverage: A compact 4T4R design offering spectral efficiency and coverage enhancement.
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Versatility: Full support for 10/20/40/50/60/80/100 MHz channel bandwidths.
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Seamless Upgrades: Easy software upgrades provided via Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
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Proven Compliance: Fully compliant with OTIC Certification.
Driving Sustainability and Innovation
COMPAL’s approach goes beyond simple connectivity; it is about building a sustainable future. By prioritizing green design, COMPAL helps operators meet Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while simultaneously lowering operational costs.
"COMPAL is fully devoted to providing 5G RAN products that comply with the O-RAN standards. We work closely with our partners to provide end-to-end 5G O-RAN solutions and to implement them in various applications, such as smart healthcare, smart factories, and smart city use cases. Our energy-efficient private network solution can effectively manage network performance, bringing in significant TCO saving in deploying 5G enterprise private networks."
— Mr. JS Liang, Vice President of COMPAL Smart Device Business Group
A Powerful Ecosystem
While COMPAL provides the critical radio infrastructure, the strength of the Open RAN Starter Kit lies in the seamless interoperability with top-tier partners. This collaboration ensures that COMPAL’s hardware operates within a robust, high-performance environment:
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Powerful Edge Computing (ADLINK): The kit utilizes ADLINK’s MECS-6110 Edge Server. Featuring an Intel® Xeon® D-2100 processor and QuickAssist Technology (QAT), it provides the efficient processing power required for distributed architecture without the need for complex server rooms.
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Precision Acceleration (GENEViSiO): The GENEViSiO inline DU acceleration card ensures high-precision timing (IEEE 1588) and power-efficient High-PHY functionality. This integration ensures the COMPAL O-RU synchronizes perfectly with the O-DU.
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Scalable Software Stack (Radisys): Radisys provides the 3GPP and O-RAN compliant CU/DU software. Their flexible architecture allows OEMs to leverage COMPAL’s hardware for everything from small cell to macro deployments.
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High-Performance PHY (Vicinity): Completing the stack is Vicinity’s 5G DU software, which supports dense deployment applications and allows for deep customization on wireless communication products.
Accelerating the Future of Connectivity
This Open RAN Starter Kit is more than just a bundle of hardware and software; it is a blueprint for the future of 5G.
By combining COMPAL’s green, high-performance radio technology with best-in-class processing and software, solution integrators can now bypass the traditional hurdles of deployment. Whether for smart factories, smart cities, or private enterprise networks, COMPAL is ready to power the next generation of connectivity.
Availability
The Open RAN starter kit (GENre), featuring COMPAL’s Teak O-RU, is available for purchase through GENEViSiO. It offers a one-stop shop for operators seeking to modernize their networks with the most advanced, energy-efficient equipment on the market.
