We recently talked with Greg Jue from Keysight who took us through a demo of an R&D test bed for emerging millimeter wave applications. Specifically, as an application example, Jue set up an example 802.11ay system. The 802.11ay spec is designed as an improvement of the 802.11ad WLAN definition that will have a frequency of […]
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Making noise figure measurements with handheld analyzers
We recently were able to get with Roland Zhang from Keysight who took us through a noise figure measurement system that really comes in handy if you’re doing 5G measurements in the field. Zhang explains that in the 5G arena there will be a lot of amplifiers or up and down converters to convert signals […]
Handheld measurement instruments let IoT network operators check conditions in the real world
New Nemo IoT Meter and Nemo Handy IoT instruments enable network operators and service providers to actively test networks in the field, ensuring the coverage and service quality of networks in the mission-critical and consumer-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications, accelerating installations, and speeding time-to-revenue. “The availability of LTE network coverage does not necessarily mean […]
Why 5G is going to over-the-air testing
Cables and connectors may become artifacts of the past for communication electronics as the world moves to 5G standards. SHERI DETOMASI, KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 5G is rapidly approaching and there is a lot of talk about over-the-air (OTA) testing – that is, testing without the DUT physically connected to the test equipment. I’ve seen test […]
Network-level channel emulator replicates field-testing conditions for MANET and mesh radios
The PROPSIM MANET Channel Emulation Solution secures end-to-end performance and interoperability of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and mesh radio systems (a self-forming and self-healing reliable network that eliminates single points of failure) for tactical mission-critical wireless communications. Increased complexity and technological advancements, such as MIMO and beamforming in wireless military communication systems, has accelerated the […]
Test setups will check DSRC and vehicle-to-everything comm capabilities
Keysight Technologies Inc. will work with IT-Telecom to collaborate on a testing solution for Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) or Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. IT Telecom is a V2X, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions company in Korea that specializes in DSRC technology. DSRC signaling module and protocol expertise from IT-Telecom enhances system integrity and productivity. Safety is […]
Test gear handles end-to-end 5G NR-ready channel emulation
The PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution is said to be the industry’s first 5G New Radio (NR)-ready channel emulation solution. Keysight’s PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution enables chipset, device, and network equipment manufacturers to characterize end-to-end system performance of the latest 4G and 5G base stations and mobile devices by emulating real-world radio […]
Download speeds hit 2 Gbps on LTE
LTE download data speeds of 2Gbps have been hit using Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset and Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile test device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem. Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset, the industry’s first 5G protocol test solution, is part of Keysight’s suite of Network Emulation Solutions, the only seamless radio frequency […]
28-GHz channel-sounding test gear aids 5G research project
A 28 GHz Channel Sounding Solution from Keysight Technologies Inc. is going to NTT DOCOMO, Inc., Japan’s Leading Mobile Operator, for a channel sounding research project. The project aims to develop next-generation 5G wireless communication systems by conducting channel sounding studies at millimeter-wave frequencies. 5G channel sounding is required to characterize the air interface for […]
Device current waveform analyzer characterizes and validates up to 100-A power delivery network devices
The Keysight CX3300 is a solution that enables the characterization and validation of PDN for IoT/mobile devices quicker and more accurately. The ultra-low-noise, wide bandwidth and wide dynamic range performance of these new sensors (CX1104A and CX1105A), used with the CX3300 series now allows measurements at a wider range of dynamic current, from 1 μA […]