Open Radio Access Network

12.02.2024

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Why in the news?

The Ministry of Science and Technology announced the development of a new technological solution tailored for Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) based stations.

About Open Radio Access Network:

• It is a key part of a mobile network system that uses cellular radio connections to link individual devices to other parts of a network.
• It comprises antennae, which transmits and receives signals to and from our smartphones or other compatible devices.
• The signal is then digitized in the RAN-base station and connected to the network.

ORAN base station

• ORAN base station solutions represent a pivotal element in the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure.
• This innovation aims to deliver high-speed and dependable connectivity at a feasible cost, particularly targeting underserved and remote regions, as per a recent press release.
• Its focus lies in creating efficient wireless communication technology for 5G and 5G-advanced radio networks, ensuring spectral and energy efficiency.

Significance

○A new niche technological solution for Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) base stations will help to facilitate high-speed and reliable connectivity at a cost that is viable for unconnected and far-flung areas.

○It provides access to different components of the network infrastructure making it easier, efficient and more economically viable to provide internet in remote areas.

○The breaking down of the Radio Access Network (RAN) functions help in bringing down network cost and complexity.

○Open RAN removes vendor lock-in and can facilitate smooth interoperation between cellular network equipment provided by different vendors.

• COMET, one of the 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIH) set up under the National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for enhancing the nation's capabilities in Advanced Communication Systems.
• The ORAN base station radio unit developed at IIT Hyderabad (IITH) introduced a revolutionary ORAN technology harnessing a multitude of antennas on cell towers.                                                                  

                                                               Source:PIB