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RavenStar™ Ultra-Wideband Massive MIMO Radio Unit

Innovative 5G Active Antenna System

With demonstrated OpenRAN (O-RAN) interoperability, this compact phased array features multichannel capabilities that maximize system performance.
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Designed and manufactured in the U.S., Battelle's RavenStar technology is an energy efficient design that optimizes radio signals for the highest data rates and best coverage. As an active antenna system, features include: beam steering, interference cancellation, adaptability and strong polarization isolation for massive MIMO operation. Battelle’s unique broadband aperture combined with a software-defined radio in a compact form factor, simplifies and future-proofs network deployments.

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Energy efficient O-RAN compatible software defined radio unit (RU)

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Improved performance by increasing capacity and extending coverage

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Innovations in beamforming and interference reduction

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Small form factor, future proof multi-band radio unit (RU)

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The RavenStar Advantage

  • US designed and manufactured, with demonstrated 5G O-RAN compatibility and interoperability.
  • Controllable with xApps to dynamically optimize performance and leverage AI and ML.
  • Deployed for multiple applications in the government, DoD and scientific domains.
  • Reduces total cost of ownership.
    • Increases network capacity through massive MIMO
    • Lowers power consumption through energy efficient design
    • Minimizes the amount of equipment on towers and small cells
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Digital Antenna Technology Innovation Enabling 5G and Beyond.


Battelle simplifies the complexities of building out 5G networks and beyond. It scales down the number of devices needed to provide always on, high bandwidth delivery, while minimizing the footprint on a tower. 


Taking RavenStar to the Next level Commercially with NTIA Award


The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded more than $273 million as part of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. This fund is aimed at advancing wireless innovation across the United States. Battelle is honored to be one of the selected awardees which will accelerate the scaled commercialization of RavenStar. Learn more about how RavenStar is key to NTIA achieving its commitment to adopting ORAN on a global scale. 

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