Amarisoft public and private networks

Overview

In the market for 4G and 5G network deployment, Amarisoft plays a crucial role as a technology provider rather than an infrastructure vendor. Over the past decade, Amarisoft has successfully developed an extensive ecosystem with more than 40 infrastructure vendor partners. These partners leverage Amarisoft's technology to deliver a diverse range of products and services that cater to the demands of this dynamic market.

Amarisoft's vRAN eNodeB gNodeB, featuring open split 8 or split 7.2 APIs, is seamlessly integrated by our partners with high-power radio front ends. This integration allows for the creation of versatile RAN products, including macro base stations, small cells, femto cells, network-in-a-box solutions, and more.

In private network projects, our partners also utilize Amarisoft's 4G and 5G core network, further contributing to the comprehensive solutions provided by Amarisoft and its network of partners.

Architecture

Amarisoft's innovative technology facilitates the expeditious advancement of roadmaps, enabling the swift development of both public and private network products and services. The ensuing examples showcase architectural configurations for base stations utilizing Amarisoft's cutting-edge vRAN technology. These configurations serve as illustrative models, highlighting the versatility and adaptability of Amarisoft's solutions in constructing robust and efficient communication networks, whether for public infrastructure or tailored private deployments.

4 sectors 100 MHz 4T4R 5G vRAN macro base station example

In this illustration, the BBU (Baseband Unit) functions as an x86 Linux machine equipped with Amarisoft gNodeB software. It's noteworthy that no acceleration is required in this setup. The entire gNodeB, encompassing the physical layer, operates purely as software on the CPU. The exchange of IQ samples in the time domain between the gNodeB software and remote radio heads is achieved through a CPRI card connected by fiber cables. The driver associated with this configuration enables seamless adaptation to various radio vendors' CPRI protocols.

5G vRAN macro base station low level architecture

100 MHz 4T4R small cell example

In this example, the BBU (Baseband Unit) operates as an ARM Linux machine running Amarisoft gNodeB software. It's essential to highlight that no acceleration is required in this context. The complete gNodeB, inclusive of the physical layer, operates entirely as software on the CPU. The interface between the motherboard and the radio front end utilizes PCIe, although other interfaces such as USB or Ethernet are also viable options. Additionally, in certain scenarios, our partners deploy the core network, transforming the small cell into a comprehensive network-in-a-box solution.

Software components

vRAN eNodeB gNodeB

A release 17 full software eNodeB gNodeB including layer3, layer 2, layer1 and physical layer. It connects to a split 8 or split 7.2 radio front end through an open API via a driver. It supports a standard S1/NG interface to connect a 4G or 5G core network. The eNodeB gNodeB is configurable through hundreds of parameters in a text file in JSON format. It has a WebSocket API for automation, and a command line interface. Technical doc

eNodeB gNodeB vRAN low level architecture and interfaces

eNodeB technical specification
3GPP release	LTE release 17
Frequency bands	All FDD and TDD bands in sub-6GHz
Bandwidth	1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz in LTE 200 KHz for NB-IoT supporting all operation modes (in-band, guard band and standalone).
Number of active UEs	Up to 1000 UEs distributed within the configured cells
Carrier aggregation	Up to 8 carriers in DL and 3 in UL allowing mixed FDD/TDD combinations in DL
Transmission modes	1 (single antenna) to 10 (MIMO 4x4)
Modulation schemes	Up to 1024QAM in DL and 256QAM in UL
AS encryption and integrity protection	AES, SNOW3G, ZUC
Handover	Intra eNodeB, S1, X2 , Intra ng-eNodeB, NG, Xn and EPS to 5GS handover support
eNodeB network interfaces	S1AP and GTP-U to EPC X2AP between eNodeBs M1 and M2 for eMBMS
ng-eNodeB network interfaces	NGAP and GTP-U to 5GC XnAP between ng-eNodeBs
LTE/LTE-M	Rel 16 compliant LTE category 0 and 1 LTE-M cat M1 FDD, HD-FDD and TDD support Group WUS support
NB-IoT	Rel 17 compliant NTN support NB-IoT single-tone and multi-tone cat NB1 and NB2 15 kHz and 3.75 kHz subcarrier spacing Support of two HARQ processes. Group WUS support CP CIoT optimization

gNodeB technical specification
3GPP release	LTE release 17 - eMBB, RedCAP and NTN support
Frequency bands	All FDD and TDD bands in sub-6GHz + FR2 bands
Bandwidth	Up to 100 MHz in LTE Multi BWP support.
Number of active UEs	Up to 1000 UEs distributed within the configured cells
Carrier aggregation	Up to 8 carriers in DL and 3 in UL allowing mixed FDD/TDD combinations in DL
MIMO	Up to MIMO 4x4 in UL and DL
Subcarrier spacing	Data subcarrier spacing: 15, 30, 60 or 120 KHz SSB subcarrier spacing: 15, 30, 120 or 240 KHz
Modulation schemes	Up to 1024QAM in DL and 256QAM in UL
AS encryption and integrity protection	AES, SNOW3G, ZUC
Handover	Intra eNodeB, S1, X2 , Intra ng-eNodeB, NG, Xn and EPS to 5GS handover support
eNodeB network interfaces	S1AP and GTP-U to EPC X2AP between eNodeBs M1 and M2 for eMBMS
ng-eNodeB network interfaces	NGAP and GTP-U to 5GC XnAP between ng-eNodeBs
Supported modes	SA, NSA
NR Split Bearer	3, 3a and 3x

4G 5G CORE

A compact release 17 core network with built-in MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, EIR, ePDG, AMF, AUSF, SMF, UPF, UDM and 5G-EIR. Technical doc

4G CORE EPC and 5G CORE 5GC architecture and interfaces

EPC technical specification
3GPP release	LTE release 17
Network Functions	Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW), Packet Data Network Gateway (PGW), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Evolved Packet Data Gateway(ePDG), Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and Equipment Identity Register (EIR) all integrated within the same software component
NAS encryption and integrity protection	AES, SNOW3G, ZUC
USIM authentication	XOR, Milenage, TUAK
PDN type	IPv4, IPv4v6, IPv6 and non-IP and Ethernet
QoS	Support of all LTE QCIs as well TFT and dedicated bearers
Network interfaces	S1AP and GTP-U to multiple eNodeBs Rx to external IMS server, S6a to external HSS S13 to external EIR, SGsAP to external VLR/MSC SBcAP to external CBC and LCS-AP to external E-SMLC
Handover	Intra-MME and EPS 5GS IRAT handover support
RAT	LTE, NB-IoT, NR (Support of DCNR UEs) ePDG support
IoT features	control plane CIoT EPS optimization Non-IP data delivery CIoT feature Attach without PDN connectivity Group WUS support NTN NB-IoT Rel17
Power saving features	PSM and eDRX

5G core technical specification
3GPP release	NR release 17
Network Functions	Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Authentication Server Function (AUSF), Session Management Function (SMF), User plane Function (UPF), UDM (Unified Data Management) and 5G-EIR (5G Equipment Identity Register) all integrated within the same software component
NAS encryption and integrity protection	AES, SNOW3G, ZUC
USIM authentication	XOR, Milenage, TUAK , ECIES profile A and B, 5G AKA, EAP AKA Prime , EAP TLS
PDU session type	IPv4, IPv4v6, IPv6 and non-IP and Ethernet
QoS	Support of all NR 5QIs as well TFT and dedicated bearers. Network Slicing
Network interfaces	NG interface (NGAP and GTP-U protocols) to multiple gNodeBs, ng-eNodeBs or N3IWFs, Rx and N5 interface to external IMS server, N12 to external AUSF, N8 and N13 to external UDM, N17 to external 5G-EIR, N20 to external SMSF, N50 to external CBC, NL1 interface to External LMF
Handover	intra-AMF and 5GS EPS IRAT support
RAT	NR, LTE, NB-IoT and non-3GPP (N3IWF)
IoT features	CIoT 5GS optimization Non-IP data delivery CIoT feature RedCap support
Power saving features	MICO, active time and eDRX

Software licenses

Amarisoft technology is typically provided to our partners in the form of binary licenses, with source code delivery being extended to specific very few partners.

Binary software licenses

AMARI RAN and CORE Series are binary licenses to integrate Amarisoft vRAN eNodeB gNodeB and 4G 5G core network in partners' products.

License name	RF power	RAT	Configuration example
AMARI LTE Small Cell	< 1 W	LTE	20 MHz 4T4R
AMARI LTE One Sector	> 1 W	LTE	20 MHz 4T4R
AMARI NR Small Cell	< 1 W	NR	100 MHz 4T4R
AMARI NR One Sector	> 1 W	NR	100 MHz 4T4R
AMARI vRAN	-	NR	n 100 MHz 4T4R
AMARI 4G CORE D	-	4G	4G CORE
AMARI 4G 5G CORE D	-	4G 5G	4G 5G CORE

Source code software licenses

AMARI RAN and CORE Source Code Series are Amarisoft vRAN eNodeB gNodeB and 4G 5G core network licenses delivred as source code.

License name	RAT
AMARI LTE RAN Source Code	LTE
AMARI LTE & NR RAN Source Code	NR
AMARI 4G CORE Source Code	4G
AMARI 4G 5G CORE Source Code	4G 5G

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