xFAPI & the FAPI Split

Splitting the gNB at the Small Cell Forum FAPI boundary so an L1 and an L2 from different projects interoperate.

3 parts·May 2026 - Jul 2026

1. 1May 19, 2026xFAPI: A FAPI L1/L2 Split for Open, Vendor-Neutral AI-RANOCUDU moves from a monolithic gNB to a fully operational FAPI L1/L2 split: odu_high and odu_low run as independent processes across the Small Cell Forum FAPI boundary, bridged by coRAN LABS'...BlogVideo
2. 2Jun 21, 2026Bridging Open RAN Ecosystems: Integrating OAI Layer 1 with OCUDU Layer 2 Using xFAPIOpen RAN's biggest challenge isn't open interfaces, it's interoperability. We demonstrate a major milestone: OAI Layer 1 (v2.4) and OCUDU Layer 2 (v26.04) interoperating through xFAPI Releas...BlogVideo
3. 3Jul 17, 2026NVIDIA Aerial, OCUDU, and xFAPI: Building the Future of Open AI-RANMost discussions around AI-RAN begin with computing power. They focus on GPUs, accelerated signal processing, AI-assisted scheduling, radio optimisation, and the possibility of running AI an...BlogVideo