RANsemi, the UK-based wireless semiconductor company, has announced a partnership with South Korea’s Gigalane to develop a new O-RAN radio unit (O-RU) for Private 5G networks, as demand for open and flexible wireless systems continues to grow.
The collaboration combines Gigalane’s long-standing expertise in radio frequency (RF) design with RANsemi’s software-defined baseband technology. The new unit, which supports the n79 frequency band, is based on RANsemi’s RNS805 baseband system-on-chip and is aimed at accelerating Private 5G deployment in Korea.
Gigalane and RANsemi said the partnership will expand to cover additional frequency bands and other private-network applications, targeting both domestic and international markets.
Peter Claydon, Chief Executive of RANsemi, said the collaboration underscored the company’s focus on helping partners develop differentiated Open RAN products. “Gigalane’s O-RU showcases how the RNS805 platform can accelerate Private 5G innovation – combining flexibility, performance, and interoperability to meet the growing demand for enterprise-grade wireless solutions,” he said.
Choi Seung-hyun, Vice-President of Gigalane, said integrating RANsemi’s baseband technology with the Korean firm’s RF expertise would allow it to deliver customised O-RUs for Private 5G networks. “The Band n79 unit is our first step toward a broader portfolio addressing both Korean and global Private 5G markets,” he said.
The tie-up comes as the Private 5G market gains momentum, driven by enterprises seeking more secure, high-performance wireless networks. Gigalane’s adoption of the RNS805 platform positions it to meet varied deployment needs and adapt to evolving Open RAN standards.
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