Battelle RavenStar™ Active Antenna System Successfully Tested for Open RAN Performance at VALOR™ Lab

Core Insights - VIAVI Solutions Inc. announced that the Battelle RavenStar™ Active Antenna System is the first product validated under O-RAN and 3GPP test specifications at VALOR, an Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN [1] - VALOR aims to accelerate Open RAN adoption by providing accessible testing capabilities to new entrants and start-ups, facilitating U.S. certification without significant investment [2] - The RavenStar technology is an ultra-wideband, steerable radio unit designed to reduce total cost of ownership and enhance network capacity through massive MIMO [3] Testing and Validation - At VALOR, RavenStar underwent comprehensive Open Radio Unit testing, achieving 99% of theoretical uplink and downlink throughput, demonstrating high performance [4] - Successful testing at VALOR is seen as a significant milestone for Battelle, guiding future design and development decisions for the RavenStar technology [5] Strategic Partnerships - The partnership between Battelle and VIAVI is critical for validating the readiness of Open RAN technologies for deployment, showcasing the efficiency of VALOR's testing architecture [5] - VIAVI is recognized for its role in providing essential test results that will influence the development of Battelle's RavenStar product [5] Company Backgrounds - VIAVI is a global provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions across various sectors including telecommunications and aerospace [6] - Battelle focuses on applying science and technology to solve critical issues, serving industries such as national security and health [7]