Tier 1 Network Operator Selects Integrated Distribution Unit for Field Trials of Silicom's 5G Next Generation

Silicom Ltd. a leading provider of networking and data infrastructure solutions, today announced that a Tier 1 Mobile Operator has selected Silicom's architecture for next-generation Distribution Units, which supports both 4G and 5G deployments, for use in field trials planned to take place during the next several months.The architecture selected is based on Silicom's Edge Units designed originally for use in SD-WAN/NFV applications. Since the original design was modular, Silicom was able to customize the solution quickly for use in the mobile network DU and to rapidly integrate Silicom's 4G/5G Smart Cards into it.