LTE/Wi-Fi-Capable Small Cell Solution Platform Development

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LTE/Wi-Fi-Capable Small Cell Solution Platform Development

Customer: Equipment Company

Background: An equipment company specializing in telecommunications required platform development and QA support for their LTE/Wi-Fi-capable small cell solution called Flexi Zone suite. This solution aimed to offload traffic from the macro network to an underlay street-level and indoor network. Spanidea was engaged to provide their expertise in platform services, including the bring-up of a Linux image using Yocto, development of features in the CC&S (Connectivity, Control, and System) module on the Yocto platform, and fixing of QA and AT (Acceptance Test) bugs observed in the CC&S module. The platform was based on an RFIC SOC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit System-on-a-Chip).

Solution Provided by Spanidea:

Bring-up of Linux Image using Yocto: Spanidea’s platform services team undertook the task of bringing up a Linux image using the Yocto Project, an open-source collaboration project that facilitates the creation of custom Linux distributions for embedded systems. They leveraged their expertise in Yocto to configure and build a customized Linux image tailored to the requirements of the LTE/Wi-Fi-capable small cell solution.

Development of Features in CC&S Module on Yocto Platform: Spanidea contributed to the development of features within the CC&S module, which encompassed the connectivity, control, and system aspects of the small cell solution. They worked closely with the equipment company’s development team to understand the desired functionalities and implemented the necessary enhancements. The Yocto platform provided a flexible and customizable environment for feature development.

Fixing QA and AT Bugs in CC&S Module: Spanidea’s platform services team conducted thorough testing and quality assurance of the CC&S module. They identified and addressed any bugs or issues encountered during the QA and AT phases. By meticulously troubleshooting and fixing the observed problems, they ensured the stability and reliability of the CC&S module on the Yocto platform.

Platform: RFIC SOC: The small cell solution’s platform was based on an RFIC SOC, a system-on-a-chip specifically designed for radio frequency integrated circuit applications. Spanidea’s expertise in working with RFIC SOC platforms allowed them to effectively navigate the complexities and intricacies of the hardware and software integration.

Conclusion: Spanidea played a crucial role in the platform development and QA support for the LTE/Wi-Fi-capable small cell solution of the equipment company. Their contributions included the bring-up of a Linux image using the Yocto Project, the development of features within the CC&S module on the Yocto platform, and the fixing of QA and AT bugs observed in the module. By leveraging their expertise in Yocto and their proficiency in working with RFIC SOC platforms, Spanidea provided a reliable and optimized platform for the small cell solution. The collaboration between Spanidea and the equipment company resulted in a robust LTE/Wi-Fi-capable small cell solution capable of offloading traffic and improving network performance.