Aethertek announced that they will be participating in the upcoming International Microwave Symposium (IMS2022) in Denver, Colo. They will be showcasing our Open RAN RU, mmWave antenna in module (AiM) and OTA test solutions supporting FR1 and FR2 mmWave bands at the workshop.
Open RAN Radio Unit Aethertek’s O-RU supports FR1 and FR2 mmWave frequency bands, and it is developed according to ORAN standard Option 7.2, using eCPRI interface to connect with DU. In addition to the built-in FR1 antenna, it is also integrated with Aethertek’s mmWave module IRIS to achieve ultra-high-speed transmission with dual-polarization of 400 MHz bandwidth. Through this seminar, they hope to cooperate with more O-RAN Alliance members with the focus on system integration.
Phased Array Antenna
IRIS is a highly integrated phased array antenna module (AiM), which combines a beamforming IC with a 64-element (8 x 8) antenna array. It performs precise calibration and optimization for each antenna element. To meet the requirements of mmWave high directivity performance, Aethertek’s IRIS provides excellent output power, outstanding directivity accuracy and exceptional transmission quality in the FR2 bands of n257 and n261. Not only does IRIS effectively diminish the difficulty for existing FR1 manufacturers to develop FR2 products, but it also helps design FR2 related products in a more economical and efficient way with their IRIS module.
OTA Test
Aethertek provides a series of UE test solutions for customers who look for economical OTA testing. In addition to the common FR1 OTA test, users are allowed to extend the traditional FR1 test range to FR2 mmWave frequency with the integration of Aethertek’s RF up down-converter, makes it more cost-effective to perform mmWave OTA testing in production. They are excited and confident in accelerating FR1 & FR2 frequency bands technology development and applications in the global market with our mmWave product offering. Stop by booth #12036 to discuss Aethertek’s latest technology development in 5G.