2460IF2415
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: Rampart Communications, Inc. (RAMPART) plans to create a novel 6G physical layer technology called ASPEN: Advanced Signal Processing Enhancement for Next-Generation Open Radio Units.
The applicant in partnership with Virginia Tech (VT), will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing (UBDM) technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This project seeks to develop reliable Open Radio Unit (O-RU) 6G solutions for mobile wireless network providers to leverage.
Activities to be performed: During the three-year period of performance, Rampart and VT will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing (UBDM) technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This integration will include research into individual algorithm improvements and optimizations as well as research required to have these components function optimally together.
Expected outcomes: The resulting technology, developed with funding from this grant, will establish more robust links, enhance security, provide better spectral efficiency, improve network capacity, and improve overall performance and capabilities of O-RUs.
Intended beneficiaries: This project seeks to develop reliable Open Radio Unit 6G solutions for mobile wireless network providers to leverage.
Subrecipient activities: Virginia Tech will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer proof of concept in a developer environment that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This integration will include research into individual algorithm improvements and optimizations as well as research required to have these components function optimally together.
The applicant in partnership with Virginia Tech (VT), will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing (UBDM) technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This project seeks to develop reliable Open Radio Unit (O-RU) 6G solutions for mobile wireless network providers to leverage.
Activities to be performed: During the three-year period of performance, Rampart and VT will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing (UBDM) technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This integration will include research into individual algorithm improvements and optimizations as well as research required to have these components function optimally together.
Expected outcomes: The resulting technology, developed with funding from this grant, will establish more robust links, enhance security, provide better spectral efficiency, improve network capacity, and improve overall performance and capabilities of O-RUs.
Intended beneficiaries: This project seeks to develop reliable Open Radio Unit 6G solutions for mobile wireless network providers to leverage.
Subrecipient activities: Virginia Tech will research a high-fidelity 6G physical layer proof of concept in a developer environment that combines VT's interference suppression with Rampart's noise whitening and physical layer security unitary braid division multiplexing technology and spectrally efficient PHYFEC coded modulation.
This integration will include research into individual algorithm improvements and optimizations as well as research required to have these components function optimally together.
Awardee
Funding Goals
TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT, DEPLOYMENT, AND ADOPTION OF OPEN AND INTEROPERABLE RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS (RAN). IN THIS SECOND NOFO, NTIA AIMS TO ADVANCE OPEN RADIO UNIT (RU) COMMERCIALIZATION AND INNOVATION BY FUNDING ACTIVITIES THAT 1) ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN RU PRODUCTS TO THE POINT WHERE THEY MEET CARRIER NEEDS AND ARE READY FOR COMMERCIAL TRIALS, AND 2) IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE AND CAPABILITIES OF OPEN RUS THROUGH TARGETED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Linthicum Heights,
Maryland
21090-2902
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Rampart Communications was awarded
6G Physical Layer Technology: Aspen - Enhancing Open Radio Units
Project Grant 2460IF2415
worth $9,971,459
from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in February 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Linthicum Heights Maryland United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.038 Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program – Expanding Testing and Evaluation.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program - Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 1/21/25
Period of Performance
2/1/25
Start Date
1/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$10.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2460IF2415
SAI Number
2460IF2415_0
Award ID URI
EXE
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Funding Office
1331K2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NTIA
Awardee UEI
LNUSFGAFL3E1
Awardee CAGE
7Y2T3
Performance District
MD-03
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Modified: 1/21/25