Session 19: Introduction to RIC (Radio Intelligent Controller) in Open RAN and Use Cases from o doc Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 9:36
✓ Published: 03-Jun-2024

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Introduction:<br/>In this session, we'll introduce the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and explore its role in enhancing network capabilities. We'll also discuss two examples highlighting the use of RIC in Open RAN scenarios.<br/><br/>Introduction to RIC:<br/>The RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) is a key component in Open RAN architecture, providing intelligent control and optimization capabilities to the RAN. RIC can be classified into Near Real-Time RIC (NRT-RIC) and Non-Real-Time RIC (Non-RT-RIC), each serving specific functions within the network.<br/><br/>Example 1: RAN Slice for Enterprise Customer:<br/>We'll illustrate how NRT-RIC and Non-RT-RIC can facilitate the creation of RAN slices to cater to enterprise customers. For instance, consider an enterprise customer who has subscribed to services guaranteeing 50Mbps throughput for their users using various XAPPs (e.g., XRAN, XHSS, etc.). NRT-RIC can dynamically allocate resources and prioritize traffic in near real-time to meet the throughput requirements of these XAPPs, ensuring a reliable and high-performance connection for enterprise users. On the other hand, Non-RT-RIC can perform more complex and resource-intensive optimization tasks that do not require immediate action, such as long-term network planning and policy configuration.<br/><br/>Example 2: Power Control using RIC Apps (RApps):<br/>We'll discuss another example focusing on power control using RIC Apps (RApps). RIC can leverage RApps to manage power usage in the RAN, optimizing energy consumption without compromising network performance. For instance, RIC can dynamically adjust transmit power levels based on traffic load and coverage requirements, leading to more efficient power utilization across the network.<br/><br/>Conclusion:<br/>RIC plays a crucial role in enabling dynamic and intelligent control of the RAN, offering significant benefits in terms of performance optimization, resource allocation, and energy efficiency. These examples demonstrate the practical applications of NRT-RIC and Non-RT-RIC in addressing specific network requirements and enhancing overall network performance.<br/><br/>RIC, NRT-RIC, Non-RT-RIC, RAN Slice, Enterprise Customer, Throughput, XAPPs, Power Control, RApps, Optimization, Resource Allocation, Energy Efficiency<br/><br/>Subscribe to \