coRAN LABS

xFAPI: Hybrid RAN Bridge

Making the OpenRAN Truly Open - A revolutionary interoperability solution bridging L1 and L2 components from different vendors

Solution Overview

xFAPI is an innovative open-source project designed to solve interoperability challenges in OpenRAN, specifically between Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) components from different vendors. Acting as a translator for different inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms, xFAPI eliminates vendor lock-in and enables truly open RAN deployments.

Interoperability Bridge

Seamlessly translates between different IPC mechanisms (shared memory, sockets) and API standards

Vendor Agnostic

Enables communication across vendor-specific L1 and L2 implementations, breaking vendor lock-in

Advanced Monitoring

Built-in dashboard with statistics, debugging tools, and simulation mode for testing

Core Features & Capabilities

Comprehensive interoperability for truly open RAN deployments

Multi-IPC Support

Supports multiple IPC mechanisms including shared memory and sockets for flexible integration

API Translation Layer

Translates between different vendor API standards enabling seamless L1-L2 communication

Dashboard & Analytics

Comprehensive statistics and debugging tools with real-time monitoring capabilities

Simulation Mode

Test compatibility and validate integrations before production deployment

FlexRAN Integration

Successfully integrated with FlexRAN v22.11 and v23.07 with ongoing OAI L1 compatibility

Open Source

Fully open-source project enabling community collaboration and transparent development

Unique Ecosystem Extensions

Advanced capabilities extending xFAPI for cutting-edge use cases

AI-xFAPI

Integrates AI/ML framework with data lake for intelligent network optimization and predictive analytics

PQC-xFAPI

Implements post-quantum cryptography to future-proof RAN security against quantum threats

eBPF-xFAPI

Enables kernel-level packet filtering and monitoring for enhanced performance and security

QML-xFAPI

Applies quantum machine learning techniques for advanced network optimization

Technical Architecture

Core Architecture

  • Intermediate component between L1 and L2 layers
  • Protocol translation across different communication mechanisms
  • Standardized interface for multi-vendor RAN solutions
  • Modular design for extensibility

Proven Integration

  • FlexRAN v22.11 integration complete
  • FlexRAN v23.07 support validated
  • OAI L1 compatibility in development
  • End-to-end OpenRAN connections demonstrated

Make Your OpenRAN Truly Open

Break free from vendor lock-in and enable true multi-vendor RAN deployments with xFAPI