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What is DU?

DU can refer to Depleted Uranium. Depleted uranium (DU) is uranium with a lower percentage of the uranium-235 isotope than natural uranium. It is extremely dense and is used in applications such as ammunition, armor plating, and counterweights. It is controversial due to potential health and environmental risks related to its radioactivity and chemical toxicity.

What other technologies are related to DU?

DU Competitor Technologies

gNB (5G New Radio NodeB) is a base station in 5G networks. DU (Distributed Unit) is a component of gNB. Could be integrated, so also a competitor as a standalone option.
mentioned alongside DU in 21% (60) of relevant job posts
vRAN (virtualized Radio Access Network) can be implemented using DU technology, so vRAN is a competitor.
mentioned alongside DU in 12% (57) of relevant job posts

DU Complementary Technologies

RU (Radio Unit) is a complementary technology that is part of the Open RAN architecture, and connects to the DU.
mentioned alongside DU in 52% (63) of relevant job posts
CU (Centralized Unit) is a complementary technology that is part of the Open RAN architecture and is above the DU in the stack.
mentioned alongside DU in 28% (81) of relevant job posts
eCPRI is a common protocol for the fronthaul interface between the DU and RU.
mentioned alongside DU in 19% (59) of relevant job posts

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