The Reference Open Source Testbed, developed by the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory as part of LF Networking's 5G Super Blueprints initiative, aims to simplify the integration of diverse open source components for 5G and Open RAN systems. It provides pre-tested deployments, streamlined tools like Ansible playbooks, and comprehensive documentation to facilitate faster and more reliable deployment and validation. Key features include modular, blueprint-based deployment, an integrated testing and results dashboard, and a focus on community engagement and transparency....
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5G Super Blueprints Use Case Spotlight: Reference Open Source Testbed
By Mara Johnson - April 15, 2025
The Evolution of Power for Single Pair Ethernet
By Craig Chabot - November 13, 2023
Don't forget to watch the 'Demystifying the Powers of Single-Pair Ethernet' webinar. Click here.
10 years ago, in IEEE 802.3, a working group of standard specifications for Ethernet, issued a Call for Interest or CFI to propose a new Ethernet powering solution called “Power over Data Lines” (PoDL). This new standard was designed to improve upon 1000BASE-T1, another Ethernet standard that had just been introduced, which offered gigabit speeds over a single copper twisted pair, instead...
PoDL and SPoE: What it Means for Industrial and Automotive Conformance Testing
By Mara Johnson - September 13, 2023
The latest IEEE 802.3 standard has enhanced power capabilities and data transports for both industrial and automotive markets. With this breakthrough, PoDL and SPoE technologies have been making their way into the market. Learn more about these technologies in this brief overview.
What is PoDL?
PoDL stands for Power over Data Lines (PoDL) and delivers from 0.5 to 50 watts of power from 12, 24 or 48 volts DC power classes. This technology was originally designed...