Altiostar and Texas Instruments (TI) have recently announced their collaboration on an LTE C-RAN solution. Altiostar is developing the carrier-grade solution using TI's KeyStone System-on-Chip (SoC) technology that addresses the full spectrum of eNodeBs for all deployment scenarios, from macro cellular base stations to pico base stations.
According to Altiostar, the C-RAN solution works over Ethernet fronthaul and does not require dark fiber in the last mile, which conventional C-RANs require to carry the CPRI. Altiostar said that the LTE C-RAN solution uses leading edge Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) and SoCs manufactured by TI, which enables the solution to deliver superior performance and capacity. The collaboration between the companies has produced a series of LTE eNodeB products that are capable of achieving the highest spectral efficiency with unique algorithms and LTE-Advanced features, added Altiostar.
Ashraf M. Dahod, President & CEO, Altiostar
The level of innovation that we are bringing to the LTE RAN market with our C-RAN solution is unprecedented. Not only does our solution bring cost-effective C-RAN deployment with Ethernet Fronthaul and Carrier Grade Availability with NFV, but also it brings a software-intensive, best-in-class LTE base station. TI's technology and support provided our engineers with a robust platform from which we have designed an eNodeB solution that is unique and game-changing.
Sameer Wasson, General Manager, Communications Processors, TI
We are excited that Altiostar has released their differentiated C-RAN and eNodeB solutions based on TI's KeyStone SoCs. Altiostar's innovative products are addressing operator's needs for scalable, high-performance and low-power consuming Macro and Small Cell base stations.
