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DNB to deploy Asia’s first ultra-lightweight Ericsson radio in 5G rollout

New device 18% more energy efficient than the previous generation 

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 15 Sep 2022 4:56PM

DNB to deploy Asia’s first ultra-lightweight Ericsson radio in 5G rollout
Malaysia is going to be the first country in Asia to use Ericsson’s AIR 3268 ultra-lightweight radio in supporting its 5G rollout. – AFP pic, September 15, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will be the first country in Asia to use Ericsson’s AIR 3268 ultra-lightweight radio in supporting its 5G rollout.

In a statement today, Ericsson head for Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh David Hagerbro said the new-generation radio that will be deployed throughout Malaysia by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is 18% more energy efficient than the previous generation radio, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and responsible 5G rollout.

The AIR 3268 is designed with Ericsson Silicon, providing real-time channel estimation and ultra-precise beamforming that improves coverage and user experience.

At 12kg and 23L, AIR 3268 is the lightest and smallest Massive multiple input multiple output (Mimo) radio in the industry and has been designed for 5G mid-band Massive Mimo performance to deliver the benefits of deployment simplicity.

With 200w of output power, 32 transceivers and passive cooling, the radio weighs about 40% less than the earlier generation, making installations easy on towers, rooftops, poles and walls. – Bernama, September 15, 2022

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