The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation announces the launch of OCUDU 26.10. This foundation is a collaborative project hosted by the Linux Foundation, aimed at advancing the open-source RAN ecosystem.
The new version of this OCUDU technology project significantly enhances the capabilities of its open-source CU/DU platform by adding support for 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), 8T8R MIMO, improved beamforming and multi-beam operation, O-RAN Split 7.2b, native 5G positioning, and new features designed to reduce latency and enhance security.
This release reflects the expanding application of open RAN technology. As operators, equipment vendors, researchers, and governments explore more flexible advanced wireless infrastructure solutions, OCUDU 26.10 provides developers and implementers with additional options to build and test complex 5G networks by extending the platform to terrestrial and satellite connectivity, higher-order antenna configurations, positioning, and additional O-RAN architectures, while laying the foundation for emerging 6G use cases.
The main capabilities of OCUDU 26.10 include:
- Broader connectivity and deployment options: 3GPP Release 17 NTN enables the integration of 5G satellite connectivity into the OCUDU, while O-RAN Split 7.2b provides greater flexibility in how radio processing is distributed across the network.
- Higher performance and lower latency: 8T8R MIMO, enhanced beamforming, and multi-beam operation increase wireless capacity and flexibility, while two-step RACH, uplink pre-scheduling, and configured grant reduce connection and uplink response times.
- New positioning and security capabilities: Native 5G positioning expands support for location-aware applications, while ongoing fuzz testing, participation in OSS-Fuzz, and DTLS signaling encryption enhance platform security and resilience.
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