Intelligent computing solutions combined with open vRAN commercial momentum jointly promote the development of 5G infrastructure
Latest update time：2024-02-21
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Open, virtualized radio access networks (open vRAN) are experiencing strong momentum in commercial design and deployment, and the importance of intelligent computing innovation and AI to 5G infrastructure is also rapidly increasing. As a leader in communications and AI technology, Qualcomm Technologies has been at the forefront of the industry to promote the future development of modern 5G networks.
Qualcomm Technologies is adding intelligent computing products to its 5G RAN portfolio to transform processing, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This series of Arm-compatible processors is designed for next-generation open vRAN servers and cost-effective 5G small cells.
Launched intelligent computing solutions for 5G infrastructure
The launch of Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors marks a new era of high performance and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for mobile network operators (MNOs) and will empower new market participants. The company's new product lineup is a portfolio of processors built for diverse use cases: In addition to small base station processors designed to reduce the cost pressure of 5G deployment in residential, small office and home office (SOHO) venues, Qualcomm fully leverages CPU, Expertise in NPU and GPU technology, it has launched a vRAN server processor for AI computing. Next, we will introduce in detail the work Qualcomm has done for all the above important infrastructure scenarios.
RAN and AI processing innovation for open, virtualized networks
As open, virtualized networks continue to grow in popularity and the AI-powered intelligent connected edge expands,
Qualcomm Technologies is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of modern networks by introducing Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors for vRAN servers into its portfolio Advantage
. Leveraging breakthrough heterogeneous computing capabilities including Qualcomm Oryon CPU, integrated hardware accelerators leveraging industry-leading NPU/GPU technology and powerful Qualcomm 5G RAN platform, we are committed to redefining AI and RAN work in vRAN servers Load handling.
The company's comprehensive solution for open vRAN servers
Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors are based on standard interfaces and are designed to be compatible with a multi-vendor ecosystem of accelerator cards. Like Qualcomm Technologies' consistently diverse product portfolio and technical expertise, our technologies complement each other. As shown in the figure above, Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors, used in conjunction with the Qualcomm X100 5G RAN accelerator card, can efficiently manage L1 and L2 layer processing, covering highly technically challenging critical RAN and AI workloads. This system-level solution enables optimal performance per watt and simplifies cost structures for open vRAN deployments.
In addition, from cloud to network to terminal, AI plays a key role in optimizing and improving modern 5G networks. Promoting AI innovation in these dimensions will not only be of great value to operators seeking to improve performance and reduce operating costs, but will also be a big step towards realizing autonomous networks.
As a leader in leveraging end-to-end AI technology expertise to support operators, Qualcomm Technologies has outstanding advantages in this field.
It is becoming increasingly important to better apply the many advantages of AI to vRAN servers, the basic component of modern telecommunications networks. Ecosystem partners are currently evaluating open vRAN solutions powered by Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors.
Leveraging Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors for 5G Small Cell Innovation
As a first step, the Qualcomm FSM100 5G RAN platform for small base stations is now commercially available, using the Qualcomm infrastructure processor QIP100 for RAN workload processing. With the introduction of Qualcomm QIP100, the platform is able to deliver the right combination of performance, capacity, power consumption, cost, size and deployment simplicity required for large-scale deployment of residential and SOHO 5G. With this optimized platform, mobile network operators can work with Qualcomm Technologies' infrastructure partners
to meet the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency 5G in homes and small offices, filling market gaps while providing traditional 3G and 4G residential small cell (also known as femtocell) deployments offer viable upgrade options.
Open vRAN commercial momentum
The expansion of Qualcomm's 5G infrastructure product portfolio coincides with the rapid development of Qualcomm's 5G RAN platform, especially Qualcomm's open vRAN platform. Recently, Viettel announced the use of Qualcomm X100 5G RAN accelerator card and Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN platform to deploy 5G open RAN network equipment on the existing network with real users and data traffic. The current network transmission rate reaches 1200Mbps (100HMz, layer 4), which effectively verifies the commercial readiness of open vRAN, integrating the competitive performance of the open vRAN architecture with the cost and energy efficiency advantages.
Building on the important milestones in the cooperation between Qualcomm and Viettel, with the opening of MWC Barcelona, more customers are expected to bring powerful massive MIMO radio units built using Qualcomm Technologies’ open vRAN platform. An exciting example is that Fujitsu will launch a 64-channel transceiver massive MIMO radio unit equipped with Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN platform and compliant with the open RAN specification. If you plan to attend the conference on-site, you are welcome to visit the Fujitsu booth located at booth 2G60 in Hall 2.
In addition, with the support of energy-efficient, multi-vendor vRAN servers equipped with Qualcomm X100 5G RAN accelerator card and Qualcomm QDU100 5G RAN platform, decoupled RAN is expected to help operators reduce TCO.
Mavenir and Qualcomm Technologies will share a series of exciting news at MWC Barcelona, bringing the latest results of their ongoing cooperation in the field of open vRAN - the launch of Mavenir Distributed Unit (vDU) RAN software built with Qualcomm X100 5G vDU solution for RAN accelerator card. The product is designed to reduce mobile operators' TCO while improving sustainability through superior energy efficiency. In addition to vDU solutions, Mavenir is expected to bring more related developments as it expands its high-performance, energy-efficient massive MIMO radio frequency OpenBeam product portfolio equipped with Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN platform. Welcome to the Mavenir booth located at MWC Barcelona, Hall 2, Booth 2H60 to learn more.
In addition, please pay attention to Qualcomm’s cooperation with other customers and ecosystem participants during the exhibition. Qualcomm expects open vRAN to become an exciting topic at this MWC and even in the future.
Empowering future smart 5G infrastructure
Qualcomm Technologies' introduction of intelligent computing capabilities into its 5G RAN product portfolio marks an important milestone in the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure. Leveraging the company's leadership in AI and powerful computing technology, Qualcomm Technologies is helping operators optimize network performance, reduce costs and improve sustainability. With the launch of Qualcomm infrastructure processors for vRAN servers and small base stations, combined with the acceleration of commercial design and deployment of Qualcomm 5G RAN platform for open vRAN, in the rapidly evolving 5G environment, Qualcomm Technologies is meeting the diverse needs of operators. It has unique advantages in terms of chemical needs.
Welcome to Qualcomm’s booth at MWC Barcelona Hall 3, Booth 3E10, to learn more about the new Qualcomm Infrastructure Processors and the commercial momentum for open vRAN.
This article comes from Gerardo Giaretta, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, and signed by Caleb Banke, senior manager of technology marketing.
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