Open RAN RUs

Macro-Class Performance,
Open RAN Flexibility and Interoperability

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:

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:

NTIA NOFO2 Grant:
Accelerating Open RAN Innovation

$42.7M Awarded to Lead the Future of Energy-Efficient RAN

Airspan is a recipient of a $42.7M NTIA NOFO2 grant under the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF) to accelerate the development of next-generation, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions in the U.S. This investment further strengthens Airspan’s leadership in programmable, scalable, and cost-efficient macro network solutions, ensuring that operators have greater control, lower costs, and more sustainable networks.

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Airspan Open RAN RUs

For more detailed information on how our solutions can meet your organization’s specific needs, please contact our team.