Using SDR in base stations--No longer a Stealth Technology

Software Defined Radio is no longer used as a stealth technology but has become common place in base stations roll-outs as one example in the wireless infrastructure. In this SDR Forum post one can see the long list of tools now using SDR in their technology offering. One of the original providers of SDR base stations solutions is Vanu who announced the rollout of a multi-operator radio acccess network for rural areas.

ZTE a Chinese manufacturer of base stations is currently shipping a new version of their popular base station but with SDR technologies. In addition to being more energy efficient, it will also provide SDR capabilities for working with different carriers. CSL is rolling out SDR Base Stations in Hong Kong for LTE applications using ZTE systems.

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Hall T.