Metanoia's O-RU Successfully Completes End-to-End OTA Validation at VALOR RF Anechoic Chamber

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VIAVI Solutions announced that Metanoia Communications' JURA Open Radio Unit (O-RU) has successfully completed end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) validation at the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service (VALOR™). This marks the first product validation at VALOR's new RF-shielded anechoic chamber in Chandler, Arizona. The testing ensures compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP specifications. Metanoia's JURA O-RU, a 4T4R 24dbm 5G FR1 radio unit for sub-6 GHz bands, underwent comprehensive testing using reference O-CU and O-DU components. The VALOR RF chamber, developed with ETS-Lindgren, offers Test-as-a-Service for Massive MIMO and beamforming OTA validation, supporting up to 16 parallel spatial layers. VALOR provides access to over 500 test cases compliant with various specifications and is authorized by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) for system performance certification. The lab serves AI-RAN Alliance members and customers referred by AT&T and Verizon's ACCoRD.

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VIAVI's VALOR lab milestone strengthens its position in the strategic Open RAN testing market with government-backed infrastructure.

This announcement marks a strategic advancement for VIAVI in the growing Open RAN ecosystem. The successful validation of Metanoia's O-RU at VIAVI's VALOR lab represents more than just a routine test completion - it's the first product validated in their new RF-shielded anechoic chamber, demonstrating VIAVI's expanding technical capabilities in a high-growth market segment.

The VALOR lab's significance is amplified by its funding from the NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, positioning VIAVI at the intersection of government initiatives and private telecom innovation. This government backing provides both credibility and sustainability to VIAVI's testing infrastructure investments.

What's particularly valuable here is VIAVI's positioning in the Open RAN testing ecosystem. With the lab officially opening in October 2024 and expanding with RF chamber capabilities in April 2025, VIAVI is building a comprehensive testing infrastructure ahead of wider Open RAN adoption. The company now offers over 500 test cases compliant with O-RAN and 3GPP specifications, creating a competitive moat through technical depth.

Most notably, VIAVI has secured important industry credentialing - being the first test service authorized by the Telecom Infra Project for system performance certification and providing services to AT&T and Verizon's ACCoRD members. These relationships with major carriers and industry bodies position VIAVI as a trusted validator in the Open RAN transformation, potentially leading to sustained service revenue as the technology matures.

While not a direct revenue announcement, this validation capability establishes VIAVI as an essential intermediary in the Open RAN supply chain, particularly as telecom operators seek trusted verification before deploying multi-vendor network components.

First product validated at the VALOR lab's new RF-shielded anechoic chamber

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that Metanoia Communications Inc.'s JURA Open Radio Unit (O-RU) has successfully completed end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) validation at the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service (VALOR™). It is the first product to be validated at the lab's new RF-shielded anechoic chamber to ensure compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP specifications.

VALOR is an automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN testing and is funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. The VALOR lab officially opened on October 7, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona, with the RF chamber and two additional customer labs added to the facility on April 3, 2025.

Metanoia's O-RU underwent end-to-end performance validation to ensure seamless integration into Open RAN networks, with tests using reference O-CU and O-DU components provided by VALOR and its partners. Tests were conducted over the air within the RF chamber, with VALOR evaluating key performance metrics under realistic radio conditions. Additionally, O-RAN end-to-end functional and performance validation was carried out based on O-RAN TIFG-defined test cases. These tests assessed the system's behavior across the control, user, and management planes, ensuring compliance with key O-RAN architectural and performance requirements in an integrated multi-vendor DU/RU setup.

"The successful validation of Metanoia's O-RU using the new anechoic chamber is an important milestone for VIAVI and the VALOR lab," said Erik Probstfield, Senior Director, VALOR, VIAVI. "Open RAN-based systems are set to significantly increase telecoms innovation, but a network is far too complex an environment to rely on trust alone. VALOR, especially with its OTA testing, allows companies such as Metanoia to independently validate the functionality and performance of their hardware, and gives network operators assurance that it will integrate seamlessly into their existing networks."

"Metanoia is proud to remain at the forefront of 5G innovation, building on our longstanding partnership with VIAVI's VALOR Lab," said Didier Boivin, Executive Vice President, Metanoia. "The state-of-the-art OTA chamber, coupled with the company's extensive testing experience, represent an invaluable resource as we advance our leadership in the Open RAN ecosystem."

Metanoia's JURA O-RU is a 4T4R 24dbm 5G FR1 radio unit that supports operation in the sub-6 GHz bands using TDD duplexing. It harnesses the power of its advanced Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform to deliver a flexible, high-performance Open RAN solution for 5G deployments. By combining powerful hardware acceleration with open-source adaptability, JURA O-RU facilitates efficiency and innovation in next-generation wireless networks.

The VALOR RF chamber is the industry's first Test-as-a-Service offering for Massive MIMO and beamforming OTA validation. It creates a controlled environment that is free from outside interference and emulates multiple real-world scenarios by sending wireless signals to understand a device's behavior. Created in partnership with ETS-Lindgren, services offered include system-level Massive MIMO performance testing for up to 16 parallel spatial layers.

VALOR enables independent and impartial interoperability, performance, and security testing leveraging VIAVI's industry-leading NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite and  the VAMOS unified framework for hybrid physical and cloud-based testing. Customers can access over 500 test cases compliant with O-RAN WG4, WG5, WG11, TIFG, and 3GPP specifications. VALOR facilitates better readiness for the certification, badging, and acceptance tests at OTICs and CSP labs. It provides services to members of the AI-RAN Alliance and customers referred to the lab by AT&T and Verizon's ACCoRD, and is the first test service to be authorized by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) for its system performance certification program.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Metanoia Communications
Metanoia Communications is a leading System-on-Chip (SoC) innovator, having delivered multiple generations of semiconductor solutions for wireline broadband. Now, Metanoia is transforming the 5G NR ecosystem with its groundbreaking 5G SoC, featuring a future-proof Software Defined Radio (SDR) architecture, open-source flexibility, and industry-leading power efficiency. This platform sets a new benchmark for 4T4R ORAN-RU solutions, empowering operators to enhance network performance and accelerate the adoption of next-generation wireless technologies. Follow us on Linkedin.

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FAQ

What is VIAVI's VALOR lab and what services does it offer?

VIAVI's VALOR lab is an automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN testing in Chandler, Arizona. It offers over 500 test cases for interoperability, performance, and security testing, including system-level Massive MIMO performance testing for up to 16 parallel spatial layers.

What product was first validated at VIAVI's VALOR RF anechoic chamber?

Metanoia Communications' JURA Open Radio Unit (O-RU) was the first product to complete end-to-end over-the-air validation at VALOR's new RF-shielded anechoic chamber.

What are the specifications of Metanoia's JURA O-RU?

JURA O-RU is a 4T4R 24dbm 5G FR1 radio unit that operates in sub-6 GHz bands using TDD duplexing, featuring a Software Defined Radio platform for Open RAN solutions.

When did VIAVI's VALOR lab open and when was the RF chamber added?

The VALOR lab officially opened on October 7, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona, and the RF chamber along with two additional customer labs were added to the facility on April 3, 2025.