Viettel and Qualcomm have successfully researched and produced the world's first 5G base station radio block using ASIC chipsets according to Open RAN standards.
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According to Viettel Group, on February 28 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona (Spain), Viettel High Tech (VHT, a member of Viettel Group) and Qualcomm (USA) announced the successful research and production of the world's first 5G base station radio block (32 transmitters, 32 receivers) using ASIC chipsets according to Qualcomm's Open RAN standard.
Accordingly, Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm have completed the research phase, optimizing the ASIC chip supporting the Open RAN open standard for the world's first 5G radio device. Viettel's 5G base station radio block is also the first product in the world to use this chip line. This is a breakthrough, opening up opportunities to change the telecommunications network infrastructure equipment manufacturing industry due to its ability to reduce costs and eliminate dependence on proprietary chipsets of other equipment manufacturers in the world.
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The event was announced by Viettel and Qualcomm at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 taking place in Barcelona (Spain). |
Viettel High Tech is Qualcomm's first partner in the world to complete the manufacturing of a 5G base station radio transceiver block using Qualcomm's QRU100 5G RAN chipset after only 7 months of cooperation. The two sides are also coordinating the integration of the radio transceiver block with the baseband processing block using Qualcomm's X100 5G RAN chipset.
Viettel High Tech's engineering team participated in the research process, came up with optimal solutions and completed the production of complete circuit boards for 5G base stations in only 1/3 of the time compared to the normal development process. This result far exceeded the expectations of Qualcomm, the world's leading telecommunications chip manufacturing group. While major suppliers in the world are using 7nm technology chips, Qualcomm uses the most advanced 4nm technology in the world, helping to save up to 20% of energy consumption per cell.
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Leaders of Viettel and Qualcomm at the event |
Complying with the Open RAN open standard, Viettel's 5G equipment is capable of cross-integration with network elements from different vendors. This solution will help network operators deploy 5G networks with high speed, wide coverage, low latency while maintaining reasonable capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating costs (OPEX). The two parties will continue to perfect the product and put it into testing on Viettel's network in the fourth quarter. Viettel will put the equipment into its network in 11 investment markets and is ready to provide it to other operators globally.
Following this success, Viettel will complete 5G equipment (64 transmitters, 64 receivers) to serve network operators broadcasting to areas with many high-rise buildings that need high and deep coverage.
Video introducing Viettel's activities at MWC 2033 and announcing the successful cooperation in researching and successfully producing new generation 5G transceivers between Viettel and Qualcomm. Source: VT |
Mr. Nguyen Vu Ha, General Director of Viettel High Tech said: “With the distinct advantage of Viettel being both a network operator and a 5G product developer, we have the conditions in terms of network infrastructure and practical experience to accelerate the development and deployment of different components of a 5G network according to the Open RAN standard. The cooperation results with Qualcomm will promote the commercialization of Viettel's 5G products on a large scale”.
“We are always looking to push the boundaries of technology to provide our partners with cutting-edge solutions that enable them to deliver the ultimate 5G experience to their customers,” said Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, 5G, Qualcomm. “This partnership with a leading company like Viettel demonstrates the superiority of our solutions in the deployment of next-generation 5G networks.”
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