NXP supports Compal's 5G network integrated small cell solution.

NXP Semiconductors announced on the 3rd that Compal Electronics, one of the world's largest ODMs, has adopted NXP's Layerscape® and Layerscape Access processor families to power a new 5G Integrated Small Cell (ISC) solution.

A new solution designed to increase 5G network density provides high-performance capabilities based on a 4-antenna configuration to support new 5G use cases. These include smart cities and factories across public and private networks, enhanced indoor 5G coverage, and low-latency applications.

5G network signals attenuate rapidly, particularly when passing through walls or over long distances. Small cells are necessary to boost network signals so that coverage can be extended to indoor spaces or dense urban areas. Compal ISC solutions provide the high performance required to increase network density, while delivering the low-latency performance that users expect from 5G connectivity.

JS Liang, Vice President at Compal, stated, “There is a growing demand for higher capacity and wider availability for 5G networks. We are collaborating with NXP to leverage the high performance of Layerscape processors to meet these demands.” “The 4T4R ISC solution enables a wide range of new applications and revenue streams for mobile network operators and private network service providers,” he said.

The Compal ISC solution leverages the NXP Layerscape portfolio, including Layerscape multi-core processors and the Layerscape Access LA1200 programmable baseband processor. The Layerscape multi-core processors provide a high level of integration and utilize Arm 64-bit cores, while the Layerscape Access programmable baseband processor offers unprecedented flexibility through a programmable engine for PHY/baseband processing. The entire system delivers efficient and scalable performance exceeding 1 Gbps data rates through software-defined wireless implementation.

Tareq Bustami, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Network Edge at NXP Semiconductors, said, “Through the new high-performance solution developed in collaboration with Compal, we can demonstrate the strengths of the NXP Layerscape portfolio in accelerating 5G adoption. This software-programmable solution addresses the challenges of improving 5G networks, particularly in smart cities and smart factories.”