Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 15, 2024: MTI, a leading O-RU network infrastructure provider, in partnership with Lekha Wireless, a top Open RAN (O-RAN) 7-2x split-compliant RAN equipment manufacturer, are pleased to announce a significant O-RAN interoperability milestone. The companies have successfully completed integration and interoperability testing between the MTI O-RU and the Lekha DU and CU, collectively known as the gNodeB (gNB) function in 3GPP and O-RAN specifications.
Conducted at Lekha’s Integration Centre in its Bengaluru headquarters, the interworking testing was carried out with commercially available 5G devices. This critical milestone accelerates future field-testing cycles for O-RAN gNB specification updates, and for extended range tests.
“We are proud to have reached this significant milestone in Open RAN, completing the integration in a very short time,” said Jerry Chen, Vice President and Head of the Mobile Business Unit at MTI. “Our collaboration with Lekha Wireless highlights our commitment to ensuring ease of interoperability and the achievement of key performance indicators of Open RAN systems, crucial for their widespread adoption. This successful O-RAN ALLIANCE IOT, TIFG E2E testing assurance will contribute to extending MTI’s accreditation as defined by the O-RAN assurance assessment across MTI’s Open RAN products.”
Gurucharan Acharya, Senior Director of 5G Engineering at Lekha Wireless, added, “The successful completion of multivendor gNB functional-element interoperability showcases the power of collaboration within the Open RAN ecosystem. Working with MTI, Lekha has advanced 5G RAN disaggregation with open interfaces, enabling customers to break-out of vendor lock-in and accelerate adoption of cost-effective public and private 5G networks.”
About MTI
Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) is a leading RF provider in the Telecommunication and Satellite Communication Industries, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and global sales of wireless communication products. With more than 40 years of experience and core competencies in RF/ Microwave technology, MTI has earned a prominent position in the field of Remote Radio Heads, Microwave Radios, Satellite Transceivers and ODUs, Broadband Wireless access products, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and modules. For more information, please visit https://www.mtigroup.com/en/, connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microelectronics-technology-inc./about/.
About Lekha Wireless
Lekha Wireless Solutions is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company, that designs and manufactures wireless connectivity products for defence and telecom. Established for about 14 years, Lekha has developed and has total ownership of the 4G and 5G technology in our RAN infrastructure products. We have filed/received multiple patents and IP disclosure in 4G, 5G and industrial communication technologies.
Lekha has a strong Research and Development team, combined with engineering expertise in software and hardware for delivering complete systems. We work with System Integrators and eco system partners to deliver turnkey solution for private and public networks. Lekha’s experience has always helped customers in creating quick proof of concept and accelerate network rollout. Our unique expertise in the wireless ecosystem makes us the first choice and trusted partner in delivering next generation wireless products to the market.
