AmpliTech Group’s Division AGTGSS, Riding The Crest Of Its Recent O-RAN CAT B 64T64R MIMO Radio Release, Teams Up With the Open6G OTIC at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University To Perform O-RAN 5G Interoperabil - Seite 2

Given the Department of Defense (DoD) emphasis on "Buy and Purchase in USA", supported by MNOs, it is essential to have such labs in the US to conduct high configuration radio testing and other end-to-end activities.

AGTGSS has implemented pre-coding to its CAT B O-RU, effectively reducing congestion on the fronthaul. This differs from older technology CAT-A radios, where each antenna requires a direct connection to the DU via RF chains, leading to fronthaul congestion due to numerous RF chains. Leveraging our existing CAT-B, 64T64R configuration, Northeastern University and AmpliTech Group are prepared to explore ULPI (CAT-A, CAT-B, & Class A), which promises further enhancements in radio performance.

Fawad Maqbool, CEO of AmpliTech Group, stated, “This is yet another major accomplishment in our constant push to bring 5G solutions to the industry. We are proudly teaming up with the Northeastern University Open6G OTIC to conduct this key interoperability testing and certification of our radios. Our collaboration extends beyond research, aiming to deliver practical end-to-end systems to MNOs, thereby making O-RAN adoption acceptable to key industry players.”

About AmpliTech Group

AmpliTech Group, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) microwave components for global satellite communications, telecom (5G & IoT), space, defense, and quantum computing markets as well as systems and component design consulting services. We are proud of our focused team's unique skills, experience and dedication, which enables us to deliver superior solutions, faster time to market, competitive pricing, excellent customer satisfaction and repeat business. For more information, visit: www.amplitechgroup.com

About AGTGSS

AmpliTech Group’s AGTGSS division stands at the forefront of cutting-edge telecommunications technology as a distinguished Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in 5G solutions. With a relentless commitment to innovation, AmpliTech has established itself as a trailblazer in the rapidly evolving landscape of fifth-generation wireless technology. For more information, visit: www.agtgss.com

About the Open6G OTIC at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University

The Northeastern University Open 6G OTIC is a one-stop shop for Open RAN innovation, acting as an essential hub for the development and testing of advanced wireless networks using Open RAN and AI technologies. Located at the NU Boston and Burlington, MA campuses, the Open6G OTIC offers extensive testing services that include compliance, interoperability, performance, and functional testing for Open RAN commercial and experimental solutions. These services utilize cutting-edge Open RAN facilities like private 5G RANs with adaptable protocol stacks and the world’s largest wireless network emulator with hardware-in-the-loop, and the Open RAN Digital Twin, Colosseum. With capabilities such as end-to-end full stack testing in emulated and real-world conditions, Digital Twinning for virtualized testing, network energy efficiency assessments, and infrastructure for interoperability and conformance testing of disaggregated base stations and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs), the Open6G OTIC is equipped to evaluate massive MIMO radios, enhancing the spectral efficiency of Open RAN and driving forward innovation in the field.