Overview
Airspan’s Open RAN Radio Units (RUs) deliver macro-class performance for FR1 (410 MHz–7.1 GHz) with industry-leading size, weight, and power efficiency. Designed for Tier-1 interoperability, our ORAN RUs support single-, dual-, and tri-band FDD and TDD configurations up to 8 × 40 W, all within a compact, low-power enclosure. With unified Split 7.2 software, FPGA and merchant RF SoC architecture, and AI-ready features, Airspan’s RUs give operators the flexibility to scale coverage, modernize networks, and reduce total cost of ownership without vendor lock-in.
Key Benefits
Trusted by Tier 1 Operators
750,000+ radios deployed worldwide.
Open RAN
Leadership
Active contributor to O-RAN Alliance & Open RAN Policy Coalition.
Energy-Efficient
Design
Optimized power consumption with NTIA-backed innovation.
Scalable &
Flexible
Single/Dual/Triple-band configurations for diverse deployments.
End-to-End
Programmability
Future-ready with cloud-native & AI-driven optimizations.
Open RAN Radio Units
Built for Tier-1 networks, Airspan's Open RAN RUs are engineered for FR1 with exceptional size, weight and power (SWAP) and seamless interoperability.
Key Platform Highlights:
- Bands & Modes: Single-, Dual-, and Tri-Band FDD; Multi-Band TDD platforms up to 8 × 40 W per RU (FR1 410 MHz–7.1 GHz)
- SWaP Leadership: ~13 kg / 13 L for 4 × 40 W variant with <200 W average consumption (per 24 hour)
- Silicon Architecture: In-house FPGA plus merchant RF IC SoCs for performance and cost efficiency
- Mechanical Design: Clamshell architecture for mechanical reuse and efficient thermal management
- Software: Unified Lower-PHY (Split 7.2) software stack, AI-ready for next-gen features
- Interoperability: Proven with Tier-1 Open RAN stacks and system partners
Open RAN Leadership:
Trusted by the World’s Leading Operators
300K+
Small cells deplpoyed for
India's 4G revolution.
90K+
Radios for the world'd first
Open RAN network
5K+
Open RAN units deployed for
Air-To-Ground connectivity.
"Airspan and RJio have been able to innovate on products and solutions that have fundamentally disrupted cost and service models, ensuring that Jio’s self-healing HetNet will be able to seamlessly transition to 5G "
Mathew Oommen
President
Reliance JIO
Open RAN: Driving Innovation in Macro Networks
Unlocking the Future with Split 7.2
Architectures & Open RAN Software
Airspan’s Split 7.2 Macro Open RUs enable more efficient, flexible, and programmable networks by decoupling hardware and software, allowing operators to:
- Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) with energy-efficient hardware.
- Enhance network flexibility with single, dual, and triple-band radios.
- Drive innovation by integrating cloud-native architectures and AI-driven optimizations.
Beyond Hardware:
Airspan’s Open RAN Software (CU/DU)
Airspan is expanding Open RAN programmability through its partnership with Rakuten Symphony, gaining access to a fully cloud-native, scalable CU/DU software solution. This collaboration allows operators to:
- Deploy Open RAN networks faster with best-in-class software
- Leverage a fully interoperable solution with Airspan’s Macro Open RUs.
- Maximize network efficiency through cloud-native, disaggregated architectures.
