Keysight to transform power efficiency for Open RAN with Pegatron 5G

The successful demonstration of this capability was showcased at the India Mobile Congress 2024, highlighting Pegatron's commitment to integrating energy-efficient solutions into next-generation telecom infrastructure.

With the majority of energy (76%) consumed in the RAN, improving efficiency is a strategic priority for operators. Keysight Technologies, Inc. has enabled Pegatron 5G to test and validate its Open Radio Unit (O-RU) advanced energy savings features using ETSI-specified energy measurement methods. This was achieved using Keysight’s Open Radio Access Network Architect Solutions (KORA), which ensures conformance, interoperability, performance, security, and energy efficiency validation for radio access network (RAN) testing.

While advancements from 2G to 5G have significantly improved network capabilities, the growing density of 5G infrastructure to meet rising data demands also increases energy consumption, affecting operational costs and sustainability objectives. E-plane testing offers a solution by enabling operators and manufacturers to optimize network performance, enhancing efficiency in both 5G and future network deployments.

David Hoelscher, Vice President of Business Development and Chief Product Officer of Pegatron 5G, said, “We are proud to be the first company in Taiwan to demonstrate O-RAN energy saving and e-plane support on our PR1450 O-RU. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and our ability to deliver advanced 5G solutions that benefit customers and the environment.”

Peng Cao, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight’s Wireless Test Group, said, “Keysight’s KORA solutions expedite the sustainable development and deployment of the O-RAN ecosystem, with a full range of industry-proven Open RAN energy lab and field tests solutions. By collaborating with partners like Pegatron 5G, Keysight is accelerating deployments, helping network operators reduce costs, and contributing to environmental sustainability.”

By leveraging Keysight’s E-Plane ETSI Test Suites to assess the energy efficiency of its PR1450 O-RU (Open Radio Unit) solution, Pegatron 5G achieved a significant 40% reduction in power consumption. This optimization complies with both O-RAN's stringent energy-saving guidelines and the ETSI ES 202 706-1 and ETSI TS 103 786 energy measurement standards. Such advancements not only lower network operating costs but also help operators meet environmental sustainability targets.