O-RAN Fronthaul Transport Subsystem
Overview
Comcores provides a packaged IP solution for the fronthaul transport of the O-RAN Radio Unit (O-RU). The IP cores inside this packaged solution are tailored to work together efficiently, thus simplifying the integration into an FPGA or ASIC.
The packaged IP solution contains Ethernet MAC, PCS, IEEE 1588 PTP and DMA IPs by default, and can optionally be extended with eCPRI IP, MACsec and/or ethernet switch. A JESD204B or JESD204C IP can also be provided for transporting data between the DFE and RF-FE.
Block Diagram
Key Features
Adding Value
- Reduces customer’s time to market and risk
- Frees up customer’s strategic resources
Silicon Agnostic
- Targeting both ASICs and FPGAs
Reliable
- HW validated package IP solution
- The packaged IP solution consists of building blocks, which are integrated and tested together
Flexible
- The IP blocks can be combined in a flexible way to suit customer’s requirements
Deliverables
The IP Core can be delivered in Source code or Encrypted format. The following deliverables will be provided with the IP Core license:
- Solid documentation, including User Manual and Release Note.
- Simulation Environment, including Simple Testbed, Test case, Test Script.
- Programming Register Specification.
- Timing Constraints in Synopsys SDC format.
- Access to support system and direct support from Comcores Engineers.
- Synopsys SGDC Files (optional)
- Synopsys Lint, CDC and Waivers (optional)
- Linux Driver (optional)
- IEEE 1588 PTP SW (optional)
- Software API (optional)
- SW integration tool for IEEE 802.1X MACsec Key Agreement Protocol (optional)
What Comcores IP will do for you
Proven Quality
Solid process and predictability
Strong verification
Faster Time-to-Market
First in bringing out new solutions
Tremendous investments in research
Know-How
Long-term experience in communication protocols
Expert in executing digital design projects
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