MaxLinear, Inc. on March 2, 2026 announced that Samji Electronics has selected MaxLinear?s Sierra single-chip radio system-on-chip (SoC) to power its next-generation Macro Open RAN Radio Unit (O-RU) (SNOO2-44N28). Designed for the demanding requirements of modern macro cellular networks, Samji Electronics' new SNOO2-44N28 O-RU harnesses the Sierra radio SoC to deliver high output power, exceptional energy efficiency, and a compact, lightweight form factor optimized for carrier-grade deployments. Sierra?s advanced digital pre-distortion (DPD) enables Samji Electronics to deliver exceptional macro RF performance while maintaining very low power consumption for cost-effective network deployments.

By significantly reducing radio power consumption and thermal management requirements while meeting spectral emissions targets with margin, Sierra enables a smaller and lighter radio design that simplifies installation and lowers total cost of ownership. In addition, Sierra?s full-featured, production-ready software platform helped streamline development, reduce integration risk, and accelerate Samji Electronics? time-to-market.