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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- Enabling the most power and cost optimized "Intelligent Radio Unit" for the

next generation 5G mobile networks

SiTune, an innovator of multiple generations of state-of-the-art RF and

Mixed-signal System on a Chip, today announced that it has joined Open Radio

Access Network (O-RAN) Alliance. O-RAN Alliance is a global community of mobile

service providers and technology suppliers driving the re-structure of RAN to

elevate openness, virtualization, and intelligence for better multi-vendor

interoperability of network equipment.

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The group is advocating for the future Radio Access Networks to be "built on a

foundation of virtualized network elements, white-box hardware and standardized

interfaces that fully embrace O-RAN's core principles of intelligence and

openness." The O-RAN Alliance's objective is to enable network operators and

private enterprises to select top-of-the-line components individually and

utilize network equipment with the highest level of performance and lowest cost.

Optimizing Radio Units (RUs) in terms of cost, power consumption, flexibility

and performance is essential in enabling the deployment of open networks.

SiTune's recently announced transceiver chipsets, IceWings(TM) and

SnowWings(TM) are scalable solutions providing game changing merits in

realizing energy and cost efficient 5G solutions. These transceivers based on

SiTune's patented revolutionary Hardware Intelligent Circuits, HIC(TM),

technology are poised to accelerate the development of RUs while simplifying

RAN architecture.

"SiTune brings to the O-RAN Alliance ecosystem, the unique multi-standard and

ultra-wide-band transceiver chipsets that are the critical components of the

Radio Unit," said Raghu Rao, VP of Sales and Business Development.

"SnowWings(TM) based on Digital RF technology and IceWings(TM) based on analog

RF technology are derived from a unique, patented ultra-wide-band technology

empowered by HIC(TM) which has been used and perfected in multiple generations

of SiTune's products. These products support all 5G/4G mobile bands in a

single-die and provide up to 80% of energy savings as well as considerable cost

efficiency and flexibility."

SiTune is currently partnering closely with multiple industry leaders across

the value chain to provide the best-in-class 5G RU solutions.

About SiTune Corporation

SiTune Corporation is an innovator of multiple generations of state-of-the-art

RF and Mixed signal System on a Chip for 5G wireless transceivers and broadcast

receivers based on SiTune's patented revolutionary Hardware Intelligent

Circuits, HIC(TM), technology. SiTune is currently shipping products including

tuners for advanced multi-channel TVs, Set-top Boxes, spectrum monitoring for

Cable head-ends and tuners for Mobile TVs. For more information, please visit

www.situne-ic.com.

SOURCE: SiTune Corporation