Yahoo Finance Viavi (VIAV) Expands Tie-Up for Improved Network Testing
Viavi Solutions Inc. VIAV has announced an expanded partnership with Rohde & Schwarz to deliver advanced O-RU testing solutions. This collaboration aims to support the U.S. Department of Commerce's NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Second Notice of Funding Opportunity, focusing on Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation.
The enhanced partnership combines the strengths of both companies to provide comprehensive and flexible network test solutions. These solutions cater to the evolving needs of radio manufacturers, enabling them to meet the stringent requirements for interoperability and performance. Viavi’s TM500 O-RU Tester and O-RU Test Manager Application, alongside Rohde & Schwarz's R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S FSVA3000 signal and spectrum analyzer, offer a powerful, integrated system for O-RU conformance testing.
This joint solution supports the conformance tests defined by the O-RAN ALLIANCE, ensuring that O-RUs are compatible with the O-RAN distributed unit (O-DU). Additionally, it can perform conformance cases for 5G/LTE base stations as defined by 3GPP TS 38.141/36.141, providing a versatile tool for manufacturers.
The partnership also addresses the need for scalable testing solutions as O-RAN radios move from lab validation to commercial deployment. The R&S PVT360A vector signal analyzer and generator, combined with Viavi’s TM500 O-RU Tester, offer a cost-effective, scalable solution that accelerates time to market for R&D teams.
Energy efficiency in O-RU is another focus area for this collaboration. The automated testbed developed by Rohde & Schwarz and Viavi includes tools like the R&S RTO6 oscilloscope and R&S NGP800 power supply, ensuring efficient power consumption without compromising performance.
With a track record of successful global plugfests and certifications, the expanded partnership positions Viavi and Rohde & Schwarz to support NTIA’s efforts to advance Open Radio technology. This collaboration not only enhances joint network test solutions but also strengthens Viavi’s market position and innovation capabilities in the evolving landscape of wireless communications.
Viavi boasts a comprehensive product portfolio that offers end-to-end network visibility and analytics that help build, test, certify, maintain and optimize complex physical and virtual networks. The convergence of network technologies requires significant investments from both traditional carriers (telecom and cable) and cloud service providers. Viavi’s solutions are well-positioned to meet these rapidly changing industry trends, given its technology prowess, product depth and wide customer base.
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