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Seven new RAN products and solutions led by the
flagship dual-band Radio 4490, which consumes 25 percent less power compared to
current product
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Easy-to-deploy portfolio
additions also include compact active-passive antennas, high-capacity
ultra-lightweight Massive MIMO radios, and software features for energy savings
and enhanced 5G performance
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Powered by next-generation
Ericsson Silicon, the additions will lead to lower-footprint 5G sites, boosting
bandwidth, energy efficiency and
user experience
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continues to strengthen its
radio access network (RAN) portfolio with solutions that address the 5G rollout
and sustainability goals of communications service providers. Announced today,
the portfolio additions will deliver sizeable energy savings and up to ten-fold
capacity increases – with minimal or no added footprint.
Leading the portfolio enhancements is Radio 4490, a
dual-band radio that delivers 25 percent lower power consumption and lesser
weight compared to the current product. This radio type is compatible with most
of the radio sites globally as it supports the main FDD (Frequency Division
Duplex) bands being used by many service providers for their 5G deployment.
Ericsson is also launching a high-power version of the
new dual-band radio, 4490 HP, which enables up to 50 percent more output power
compared to current radios. The two new radios apply passive cooling – reducing
power consumption further, as fans are not needed. They are also Cloud RAN-ready.
Per Narvinger,
Head of Product Area Networks, Ericsson, says: “We continue to evolve our
RAN portfolio with more solutions for smart, slim, and sustainable 5G networks.
Our latest innovations will further optimize 5G sites for both purpose-built
and Cloud RAN deployments.”
5G rollouts are
accelerating across the world, with frontrunners gearing up for the shift to 5G
Standalone to drive new consumer and enterprise use cases. Introducing 5G means
added spectrum and hardware – which is
where Ericsson’s new products play a key role through
the ability to raise capacity while slashing power usage – fueling efforts to
break the energy curve.
The portfolio
additions also include:
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Easy-to-install
64T/R Massive MIMO AIR 6428 for mid-band, with 400MHz bandwidth for efficient
RAN sharing, in a single-person-carry 25kg radio
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Highly integrated, multi-band Antenna 4602 – only
398mm wide, designed for best wind load durability and for maintained site
build requirements
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Next-generation Interleaved AIR 3218 with
industry-leading low height and weight, enabling Massive MIMO rollouts without
growing visual antenna footprint
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Expanded Deep Sleep mode software for new radios and
Massive MIMO portfolios. Consumes up to 70 percent less power per radio during
low traffic hours
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Coverage
Boost is a versatile 5G carrier aggregation software that delivers 60 percent
wider reach for mid-band TDD (Time Division Duplex) compared to dual
connectivity. It supports RAN Compute and Cloud RAN platforms
The new
products are powered by next-generation Ericsson Silicon,
with its footprint-reducing, less power-consuming multi-band, and wide-band
capabilities for remote and Massive MIMO radios.
Videos: Ericsson
experts explain the benefits of the new RAN products
Gede Darmayusa , Director and CTO, PT XL Axiata, says:
“XL Axiata always strives to provide the best customer experience to meet the
ever-increasing demand for data services through the adoption of new
technologies and other network initiatives. We have been pioneering the use of
Ericsson’s first-generation dual-band radio technology since 2019. With the
launch of the new dual-band 4T4R radio, we expect this innovation to continue
to help us maximize user experience with greater energy efficiency and
operational excellence.”
Ed Gubbins, Principal Analyst at
Global Data, says: “With this launch Ericsson has shown its commitment to
sustainability through energy-efficient products and solutions for 5G rollouts
and site expansions. Ericsson’s recipe includes in-house silicon, innovative
radio and antenna product engineering, and advanced software features.”
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