Radiocomp Demos Protocol-Agnostic Remote Radio Head for LTE Networks

Infrastructure vendor, Radiocomp says that it has developed the world's first protocol-agnostic remote radio head (RRH) for mass deployment of LTE infrastructure. Radiocomp is using PMC-Sierra's PM7832 BRICTM 2 interface controller to implement a multi-mode RRH platform that supports both CPRI (v2.1, V3.0, & V4.0) and OBSAI RP3-01 v.4.0 protocols.

"PMC-Sierra's technology enables our LTE and WiMAX remote radio heads, as well as our Local Converter platform for base stations, to support both CPRI and OBSAI RRH protocols. Our Local Converter card seamlessly interconnects to any DSP vendor's solution, making it a key enabler for quick deployment of RRH solutions with new and legacy base stations," says Christian Lanzani, Senior Product Manager for Radiocomp.

"PMC-Sierra's BRIC 2 and BRIC 6 chipsets enable implementation of protocol-agnostic, multi-mode remote radio heads," says Babak Samimi, director of strategic marketing of PMC-Sierra's Communication Products Division. "Multi-mode architectures are the most efficient way to deploy 3G and 4G networks, and we're pleased to be working with Radiocomp to bring this capability to the market."

The benefits of protocol-agnostic RRHs include simplified logistics and greater production volumes, leading to lower cost of ownership for Carriers. "At Radiocomp, our strategy is to simplify radio infrastructure deployment by providing the lightest RRH solution on the market, weighing only 9.7 Kg, and greatly reducing costs," says CEO of Radiocomp, Thomas Noergaard.

"PMC-Sierra is focused on developing industry-leading component solutions for wireless infrastructure, and we share much of the same vision," Mr. Noergaard added.

Posted to the site on 13th March 2009