- New reference board to enable operators, CPE manufacturers,
and app developers to easily and rapidly test and launch next-gen
RDK-B routers, gateways, and applications
- MediaTek collaborates with RDK to create new broadband
reference board based on Banana Pi open-source hardware
project
PARIS, Oct. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the
annual NetworkX conference, RDK
Management and MediaTek unveiled a new RDK-B hardware
reference platform designed to enable broadband operators, CPE
manufacturers, and app developers to rapidly test and launch new
Wi-Fi 7 RDK-B routers and gateways. By combining open-source
hardware powered by MediaTek with RDK's open-source software,
companies now have an easy-to-use platform to accelerate their
RDK-B development and deployment efforts.
RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than
100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in
broadband and video devices. For broadband specifically, RDK-B
provides core functionalities including device management,
telemetry, Wi-Fi services, Ethernet access, IPv6 transitioning and
more that work across all major network access technologies
including DOCSIS, GPON, DSL, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). By
packaging and open sourcing these functions in a single standard
software stack, service providers can develop, deploy, and manage a
consistent set of broadband services across SoCs and OEMs for use
across their networks and geographic footprints.
"This new open reference hardware, powered by MediaTek, gives
the RDK community a powerful new tool to innovate with next-gen
broadband applications and services atop of RDK-B," said
Jason Briggs, President and General
Manager of RDK. "By leveraging both open-source software and
open-source hardware, companies can accelerate their RDK
development and deployment initiatives in an easier and more
frictionless way. MediaTek is recognized for delivering
cost-effective and high-quality SoC solutions, and we're very
grateful for their efforts to bring this compelling new RDK-B
reference board to the RDK community."
"As a global leader in wireless connectivity, MediaTek's
collaboration with RDK Management underscores our commitment to
driving Wi-Fi 7 technology to more markets like the open-source
community," said Alan Hsu, Corporate
Vice President, Intelligent Connectivity Business Unit at MediaTek.
"We strive to provide the fastest, most reliable and always-on
Wi-Fi performance, which is ideal for the MediaTek Filogic 880
tri-band platform as the chosen solution on the Banana Pi-R4 Wi-Fi
7 router reference design. This will not only enable us to reach a
broader developer base in the open-source community, but it will
also allow easy access for operators, manufacturers and developers
who seek to adopt open-source software with the latest connectivity
features."
Technical Specs
The new Banana Pi BPI-R4 router board gateway is powered
by MediaTek Filogic 880 SoC. It provides a unique single-chip
MLO (Multi-link operation) architecture that optimizes performance
in Wi-Fi 7 networks designed to dramatically lower latency compared
to alternatives. The BPI-RF router also includes:
- 4 GB DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4 Random Access Memory) RAM
- 8 GB eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard)
- 128 MB SPI-NAND (Serial Peripheral Interface NAND) flash
- MicroSD card slot and 1x M.2 KEY-M (PCI-Express 3.0 x1) for
NVMe SSDsn (Non-Volatile Memory Express Solid-State Drives)
- Network interfaces include 2x 10Gb SFP (Small Form-factor
Pluggable); 4x GbE(Gigabit Ethernet); plus support for 4G/5G nano
SIM cards with M.2 B-Key (USB 3.2) for a cellular adapter card and
26-pin GPIO (General-Purpose Input/Output) for expansion and
customization opportunities
- iPA (Integrated Power Amplifier) Network Interface Card fits
the 2x mini-PCI-E slots on the rear side of the board. It contains
Filogic chips providing 2.4GHz (4T4R) 5GHz (4T4R) and 6GHz (4T5R),
plus dedicated SM/DFS Spectrum Management/Dynamic Frequency
Selection) antenna
- MediaTek's unique 4T5R platform allows for improved Receive
Diversity and supports MRC (Multiple Receive Combining) that boosts
6GHz band throughput and range
The Banana Pi reference board is available to purchase online at
Amazon.com, and the newest RDK-B software code to flash onto the
device will be available in Q4 2024. More information about RDK is
at www.rdkcental.com.
About RDK Management
RDK Management is an
open-source consortium that manages RDK for the global community.
RDK is an open-source software solution that standardizes core
functions used in broadband, video, and IoT devices. Deployed on
more than 100 million devices, RDK enables service providers to
control their device diagnostics data, business models, and apps to
improve the customer experience and drive business results. The RDK
community is comprised of more than 600 companies including CPE
manufacturers, SoC vendors, software developers, system
integrators, and service providers. For more information on the
tools, training, and events provided by RDK Management, please
visit: www.rdkcentral.com.
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