In the crowded spectrum of consumer wireless, military communications and radar, precise, stable signal simulation to test your device is critical.
Learn best practices to leverage the capabilities of your signal generator and optimize your testing for the most accurate measurements.
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Oscillation caused by insufficient path loss between a bidirectional amplifier’s (BDA) donor and serving antennas is one of the most common and most serious forms of interference in cellular networks.
This white paper provides a general overview of how BDAs work, the conditions leading to...
In the 1990s, agile software development profoundly transformed software development. Agile is far more than a process; it’s a new way to work. Today, a similar transformation is happening in test and measurement: TestOps. Learn about TestOps and how to accelerate your product development...
5G networks will need to offer more capacity and flexibility while lowering the operational expenses of the system. Two new technologies can simultaneously address both the increase in capacity and the increase in energy efficiency: Virtualization & Massive MIMO.
This white paper provides an overview...
With 5G commercialization underway, you need to accelerate the time to market of 5G base stations and devices.
Keysight's latest poster, 5G New Radio Standards and Conformance Tests, is packed with the details you need to know about 5G NR, base station, and device test...
As 5G accelerates to commercialization, preparing for pre-conformance and conformance tests is critical. 5G NR introduces new test challenges due to incomplete tests requirements, new mmWave operating bands, more complex tests, and standards that continue to evolve.
Prepare for 5G New Radio Conformance Test Challenges outlines...
Make smart factories smart - use data analytics to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and reduce expenses. Industry 4.0 is all about optimizing business processes through the application of digital technologies and workflows. A successful smart factory connects essential technologies across the organization with strategic...
This complimentary poster was just updated to guide you through the essentials on network analysis measurement science including S-parameters basics. It also includes common measurement applications and practical everyday tips. Develop accurate, dependable network analyzer-based test systems achieving high throughput, repeatability and reliability
The first 5G services have started to emerge around the world, with many more expected to be launched by 2020. But these networks can only be monetized if there are devices that consumers and enterprise customers can use.
So what is the state of early...
The AppNote describes the highlights of real-time 5G NR analysis in pre-commercial 5G NR trials and early deployments (5G NR scanning use cases) and functionality of R&S®TSMx6 products together with R&S®ROMES4. 5G NR is expected to become the major radio access technology during the...
Testing for 5G devices means navigating a new list of requirements in order to ensure devices’ functionality, get them certified and bring them to market on mobile operators’ emerging 5G networks.
Enabling devices at millimeter wave frequencies, also known as Frequency Range 2 (FR2),...
As 5G development and deployment continues to ramp up, the necessary testing for 5G chipsets, devices and equipment presents a number of new challenges at both millimeter wave and sub-6 GHz frequencies.
“For a lot of people, 5G millimeter wave over-the-air testing is a...
For operators, 5G is a massive investment in hardware and software based on the promise it will deliver totally new user experiences that take advantage of significant increases in throughput and decreases in latency.
One key aspect of delivering and monetizing these new network experiences...
5G challenges designers at every step on the road to deployment, and the next stage is no different.
Keysight Engineering Education’s 5G webinars help you tackle today’s toughest 5G testing challenges.
Redefining Drive Test for 5G – April 4
Overcoming 5G Signal Generation Test Challenges...
For operators, 5G is a massive investment in hardware and software based on the promise it will deliver totally new user experiences that take advantage of significant increases in throughput and decreases in latency. One key aspect of delivering and monetizing these new network...
Taking quality DC measurements is a cornerstone of testing semiconductor chips. Learn how you can improve measurement accuracy and product quality for power management ICs, RF power amplifiers, and other ICs by implementing these foundational best practices. This guide includes the following topics:
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For those following the development of 5G, it might be easy to say 5G is already here. In reality, that is partially true.
3GPP Release 16, sometimes referred to as “Phase 2” of 5G on ITU timelines, is designed to be an 18-month project that...
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Samsung is supporting Verizon and AT&T millimeter wave 5G deployments
Millimeter wave frequencies are key to the multi-gigabit-per-second data speeds and ultra low latency expected of commercial 5G networks. And, after years of development and skepticism, initial 5G launches from U.S. operators Verizon and AT&T...
What coverage and capacity can we expect and what are the best deployment practices?
Just last month, I had the pleasure to speak at the 4G/5G Summit in Hong Kong, one of the largest wireless ecosystem events in the world, hosted by Qualcomm Technologies. It was attended...
Whether designing an IoT or 5G device, one thing is certain: there are difficult challenges ahead. IoT device designers need to optimize battery life for real-world operation. 5G device designers must deliver higher throughput and lower latency connections, while supporting multi-element antennas at millimeter-wave...
The exceptional measurement performance of millimeter-wave instruments can be compromised if you miss the fundamental practices of good measurements.
It is essential to follow proper connector procedures to make accurate, repeatable measurements. Download the eBook to learn how you can take full advantage of your...
Both scanners and test UEs will be available for field testing in 5G. In legacy technologies, scanner was best suited for coverage measurements because it can measure all cells from all networks in one go. UE is always limited to one operator and does not necessarily...