Lattice ORAN™ solution stack
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Lattice ORAN™ solution stack
Additional Info
| Company | Lattice Semiconductor |
| Website | https://www.latticesemi.com/ |
| Company size (employees) | 1,000 to 4,999 |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
Over the past decade, multiple overlapping trends illustrated that a more adaptable means of building cellular networks are needed to expand network capabilities. The transition to 5G and next generation networks introduces new requirements and ushers in a major transformation in network architectures. The Lattice ORAN™ solution stack was created out of customer demand in response to the shift away from single-vendor solutions towards commercial off-the-shelf server hardware. It represents a groundbreaking approach to Open RAN (ORAN) deployments, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that address critical aspects such as advanced security (featuring encryption, authentication, key management, and root-of-trust mechanisms), versatile fronthaul synchronization (including ORAN functional split options, IEEE 1588/TSN, and eCPRI), and efficient low-power hardware acceleration for essential functions like MACsec/IPsec and 5G-ORAN small cell capabilities, such as digital signal processing and secure packet processing. This suite is pivotal as the wireless network evolves towards a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) model and disaggregation.
Key Capabilities / Features
The Lattice ORAN solution stack revolutionizes ORAN deployments with its comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of wireless networks. Engineered for seamless ORAN deployment, the stack offers advanced security, versatile fronthaul synchronization, and efficient low power hardware acceleration. At its core, Lattice ORAN prioritizes robust security measures, including encryption, authentication, key management, and Root of Trust (RoT) mechanisms. “Lattice Secure the Wire” technology ensures Zero Trust protections, encrypting, signing, and authenticating all control plane messages. This sets a new standard for secure network infrastructure, safeguarding against escalating threats in the ORAN ecosystem.
Addressing the critical requirement for synchronization, the Lattice ORAN solution stack supports ORAN functional split options, IEEE 5188/TSN, and eCPRI. It facilitates secure, precise, and adaptable synchronization across diverse deployment scenarios, integrating IEEE/ITU standards directly onto Lattice FPGA platforms. This ensures compliance with stringent timing requirements while maintaining robust security protocols.
Furthermore, the stack introduces efficient low power hardware acceleration, exemplified by its pioneering small cell solution powered by low power Lattice CertusPro-NX FPGA technology. This solution optimizes energy consumption and footprint while enabling efficient data exchange and synchronization between baseband modems and RF front ends. By removing vendor dependencies and emphasizing versatility and security, it offers telecom operators a cost-effective, secure, and scalable option for small cell deployment.
The continued evolution of the Lattice ORAN solution stack reflects a strong commitment to innovation and addressing emerging challenges in ORAN deployments. Each iteration introduces meaningful advancements, from robust security measures to precise synchronization solutions and efficient hardware acceleration.
How we are different
• Comprehensive Security Suite: The Lattice ORAN solution stack stands out with its advanced security features such as Zero Trust protections, encryption, authentication, and key management, ensuring robust defense against escalating threats in the evolving ORAN ecosystem.
• Precise Timing and Synchronization: Lattice ORAN addresses the intricate timing needs of diverse deployment scenarios, offering secure, precise, and adaptable synchronization leveraging IEEE 1588v2 P2P Protocols & ITU standards, setting a new benchmark in meeting stringent timing requirements with robust security.
• Efficient Low Power Small Cell Solution: The Lattice ORAN solution stack introduces a pioneering small cell solution utilizing the low power Lattice CertusPro™-NX FPGA, optimizing energy consumption and footprint while ensuring efficient data exchange and synchronization, thereby offering telecom operators a cost-effective, secure, and scalable option for small cell deployments.
