Deep Dive into O-RAN
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O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) is transforming mobile network deployment by enabling open, intelligent, and interoperable RAN components built on standard hardware. Understanding its architecture, functional splits, and test requirements is key to building flexible, vendor-neutral 5G networks.

Learn:

  • The two core O-RAN principles: openness and intelligence
  • Functional splits (including Option 7.2) between O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU
  • The goals and roles of O-RAN Alliance work groups
  • Common challenges in interoperability, conformance, and security
  • Keysight O-RAN test solutions, including Open RAN Studio, UeSIM, RuSIM, DuSIM, and RICtest

This course is ideal for wireless engineers, network architects, and system integrators developing and validating 5G O-RAN systems.

Lessons
Lesson 1 - What is O-RAN?

Lesson 1 - What is O-RAN?

Introduction to the Open Radio Access Network alliance and its mission to create an open, interoperable, and intelligent radio access network architecture.
Lesson 2 - Why Do We Need O-RAN?

Lesson 2 - Why Do We Need O-RAN?

Learn the challenges facing the traditional RAN architecture and how O-RAN can address these challenges.
Lesson 3 - O-RAN Alliance Core Principles

Lesson 3 - O-RAN Alliance Core Principles

Core principles of the O-RAN alliance, including openness, intelligence, and disaggregation are outlined.
5G Terms and Acronyms Defined

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5G Terms and Acronyms Defined

There are a lot of 5G terms and more on the way. We’ve got you covered – here’s a list of what’s out there today.
Lesson 4 - Objectives of Work Groups

Lesson 4 - Objectives of Work Groups

Discusses the objectives of the different work groups within the O-RAN alliance.
Lesson 5 - The Evolution of Wireless Fronthaul

Lesson 5 - The Evolution of Wireless Fronthaul

Learn about the evolution of wireless fronthaul and how O-RAN can enable new fronthaul technologies.
Lesson 6 - O-RAN Architecture

Lesson 6 - O-RAN Architecture

Provides an overview of the O-RAN architecture, including the different functional splits and interfaces.
5G Network Emulation Solutions

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5G Network Emulation Solutions

Delivering high-quality 5G New Radio (NR) devices requires innovative network emulation solutions (NES) for the entire 5G ecosystem, including non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) use cases, sub-6 GHz and millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies, and all test domains.

Lesson 7 - O-RAN Challenges

Lesson 7 - O-RAN Challenges

Discusses some of the challenges facing the O-RAN ecosystem, such as interoperability and security.
Lesson 8 - Commonly Asked Questions

Lesson 8 - Commonly Asked Questions

Answers some of the most commonly asked questions about O-RAN.

5G Base Station Test Solutions

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5G Base Station Test Solutions

Optimize 5G base station design and testing with reliable, cost-effective solutions that streamline workflows from R&D to manufacturing.
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Related Use Case
How to Perform O-RAN Radio Unit Conformance Testing

How to Perform O-RAN Radio Unit Conformance Testing

Use O-DU emulation to test O-RU conformance to the 5G NR standard