New radio test capabilities devised for 3GPP 5G wireless setups

What is billed as an industry first 5G NR ready device workflow solution is said to address the entire device R&D workflow and scales from sub-6 GHz to mmWave. The UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform, developed by Keysight Technologies, Inc., is said to help prototype and develop 5G chipsets and devices while keeping up with evolving standards, verify advanced 5G features (e.g. beamforming) across global spectrum requirements, and validate new 5G waveforms and complex 5G numerology with test automation tools.

Keysight says its 5G network emulation solutions are now ready for 5G NR and will continue to support the new 3GPP NR standards. Keysight demonstrated the first-to-market 5G NR test capabilities at the company’s 5G Tech Connect event in San Francisco on December 14. Earlier this year, Keysight was the first to launch network emulation solutions (5G Protocol R&D Toolset and 5G RF DVT Toolset) that enable device and chipset manufacturers to prototype and develop 5GTF chipsets and devices.

Keysight’s 5G network emulation solutions enable the device ecosystem to simplify workflows, share insights, and speed time to market. The workflow-based solution portfolio uses a common and scalable software platform across a unified 5G development toolset that streamlines 5G modem and device R&D workflow.

“We are pleased with our progress in the pre-standards phase of 5G and have built on that to offer solutions for New Radio,” said Kailash Narayanan, vice president and general manager, Wireless Device and Operators. “The early solution availability illustrates the benefits of our early collaborations with the market makers. Our end-to-end solutions, with support for sub-6GHz and mmWave testing, will help the development and deployment of 5G modems and devices to meet the challenge of varying global spectrum and interoperability requirements.”