RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems

RANsemi said Apeiroon is using its RNS802 5G baseband chip in deployable 4G and 5G network systems aimed at defence, public safety and tactical operations.

The agreement puts RANsemi's baseband system-on-chip into portable and vehicle-mounted communications platforms developed by Apeiroon. These include backpack-based systems for first responders and dismounted teams, vehicle-mounted relay systems for mobile command use, and compact setups for temporary and private networks.

Apeiroon builds complete mobile network systems for use where existing communications infrastructure is unavailable, disrupted or unsuitable. Its platforms are designed for field deployment across emergency response, military and industrial or commercial private network settings.

UK-based RANsemi develops semiconductor products for 4G and 5G radio access networks. Its RNS802 chip supports both standards and is intended for smaller, deployable network equipment rather than traditional large-scale mobile infrastructure.

The companies said the chip's integration allows Apeiroon to reduce the size and power demands of systems that must be carried by personnel or installed in vehicles. This is important for network equipment designed to be moved quickly and operated in the field.

Deployable networks

The collaboration targets a part of the telecoms market between standard public mobile coverage and specialist tactical communications. In such cases, emergency teams, military units and industrial users may need to establish a local 4G or 5G network at short notice without relying on fixed infrastructure.

Portable mobile networks have drawn growing interest from public safety and defence organisations because they can provide local connectivity in remote areas, disaster zones and mobile operations. Vehicle-based systems can also serve as relays or temporary command network nodes, while backpack units are aimed at teams working on foot.

The companies said Apeiroon's Roadwave vehicle solution can deploy a full 4G and 5G network from a vehicle, while its backpack systems are designed to offer similar functions for dismounted personnel. Using a single baseband platform across several formats may also simplify product development for systems that need to serve different field roles.

Peter Claydon, Chief Executive Officer of RANsemi, said, "Mission-critical communications place demanding requirements on performance, size, power, and flexibility. RNS802 was designed for these needs. Its use at the core of Apeiroon's deployable tactical systems further validates our integrated baseband silicon approach for next-generation networks and demonstrates how it enables practical, deployable network solutions."

Field use

The products are intended for what the companies describe as mission-critical environments, where communications systems must be portable, resilient and quick to set up. Such systems can be used for first responder communications, military and tactical deployments, and temporary private networks.

Deployable private network equipment is also being considered outside emergency and defence settings, particularly in industries that need secure local coverage in temporary or isolated locations. These include industrial sites, commercial operations and short-term events, although defence and public safety remain the main focus for the current platforms.

In practical terms, compact radio and baseband hardware can help suppliers build transportable systems that fit into smaller enclosures and operate within tighter energy limits. That matters for equipment carried in backpacks or mounted in vehicles, where space, heat and power supply are constrained.

Gianluca Verin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Apeiroon, said, "Tactical and mission-critical communications demand full operational independence - the ability to deploy a complete network anywhere, with no dependency on external infrastructure. Our Roadwave solution puts a full 4G and 5G network on any vehicle in minutes; and our backpack systems do the same for dismounted teams. RANsemi's RNS802 delivers the baseband performance and power efficiency to make that possible across form factors built for real field conditions. This partnership reflects our commitment to building on proven, trusted silicon from day one."