Open Ran Explained - by Jyrki T J Penttinen & Michele Zarri & Dongwook Kim (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Pioneering outline of the concept which enhances 5G capabilities and will revolutionize the telecommunications industry Open RAN Explained details the new architectures, functionalities, and interfaces of Open RAN models and explains the standards, principles, and practical aspects the operators need to know to be prepared for the new era. The work describes the challenges and opportunities of modularization and presents scenarios and recommendations for optimal network deployment considering techno-economic aspects. It further summarizes the latest key features and aspects of the Open RAN to provide readers with a single source of information that eases network deployment, device designing, and education of personnel and students interested in advanced mobile communications."--

Book Synopsis

Open RAN EXPLAINED

A pioneering outline of the concepts that enhance 5G capabilities to revolutionize the telecommunications industry.

Open radio-access network, or Open RAN, is a type of network architecture in which baseband and radio unit components from different suppliers can operate seamlessly in concert. Advances in network communication were, until recently, hampered by the proprietary network operations of each mobile operator; the advent of 5G, however, with its service-based architecture model, has finally opened the door to the expansion of connectivity on the Open RAN model. This transformation promises to define the future of mobile network architecture.

Open RAN Explained is among the first books dedicated to this groundbreaking technology. Its comprehensive but accessible summary of current and future developments in Open RAN promises to facilitate network deployment and device design, as well as to provide a handy reference for network professionals in a range of different fields. The result is a must-read volume for anyone looking to understand the future of wireless communication.

Open RAN Explained readers will also find:

• In-depth description of the challenges and opportunities of network modularization
• Analysis conversant with the latest release specifications of the O-RAN Allliance, GSMA OP/TIP, and other key emerging technologies
• Authors working at the leading edge of 5G network communications

Open RAN Explained is ideal for network operators, network element and device manufacturers, telecommunications researchers, and advanced students, as well as industry-adjacent figures such as regulators, consultants, and marketing professionals.

From the Back Cover

A pioneering outline of the concepts that enhance 5G capabilities to revolutionize the telecommunications industry.

Open radio-access network, or Open RAN, is a type of network architecture in which baseband and radio unit components from different suppliers can operate seamlessly in concert. Advances in network communication were, until recently, hampered by the proprietary network operations of each mobile operator; the advent of 5G, however, with its service-based architecture model, has finally opened the door to the expansion of connectivity on the Open RAN model. This transformation promises to define the future of mobile network architecture.

Open RAN Explained is among the first books dedicated to this groundbreaking technology. Its comprehensive but accessible summary of current and future developments in Open RAN promises to facilitate network deployment and device design, as well as to provide a handy reference for network professionals in a range of different fields. The result is a must-read volume for anyone looking to understand the future of wireless communication.

Open RAN Explained readers will also find:

• In-depth description of the challenges and opportunities of network modularization
• Analysis conversant with the latest release specifications of the O-RAN Allliance, GSMA OP/TIP, and other key emerging technologies
• Authors working at the leading edge of 5G network communications

Open RAN Explained is ideal for network operators, network element and device manufacturers, telecommunications researchers, and advanced students, as well as industry-adjacent figures such as regulators, consultants, and marketing professionals.

About the Author

Jyrki T. J. Penttinen is Senior Technology Manager, North America, GSMA. He has worked in mobile telecommunication since 1994. Since then, he has worked with Nokia and Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security, and has experience in research and operational activities for both radio and core network domains, including planning, optimization, measurements, system architectures, and services. He is currently focusing on 5G, designing guidelines for the North American and Caribbean mobile network operators.

Michele Zarri is an independent management consultant. He started his career in Fujitsu R&D working on layer 1 of WCDMA before moving to Deutsche Telekom representing the company in 3GPP. Michele served two terms as 3GPP TSG SA WG1 chairman and has been rapporteur of several specifications and work items. In 2015, Michele joined the GSMA as technical director of the 5G projects.

Dongwook Kim is Specifications Manager of the 3GPP, the secretary of 3GPP CT3 working group, and the work plan coordinator of 3GPP TSG CT. He has worked in the industry for 11 years and his past employers include Korea Telecom (KT), GSM Association (GSMA), and Telecom Infra Project (TIP). His career has focused on promoting latest telecom technologies and serving as the industry think tank.