MIMO differs from LTE to 5G, plus 5G adds mmWave frequencies and beam steering. Both force changes in emulating channels.
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Mobile test gear captures multiple wireless bands
The ThinkRF RF Drive Test System is a complete, multiband, and versatile mobile testing solution employing a single piece of equipment, providing spectrum capturing, technology analysis, and I/Q storage. The RF Drive Test System Incorporates a ThinkRF R5750 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with GNSS (plus optional D4000 RF downconverter/tuner for performance up to 40 GHz), CelPlan […]
5G breaks from proprietary systems, embraces open source RANs
The days of a proprietary radio-access network are vanishing as carriers look for disaggregated systems that bring more flexibility while reducing cost.
Passive-diode mixer covers 5G mmWave
The MAMX-011043 image-reject passive-diode mixer from MACOM covers 5G mmWave frequencies.
ETSI moves to standardize COVID-19 tracking apps
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute is moving quickly to establish standards for mobile apps that can track and reduce the spread of the virus.
Speeds go up, security gets harder
Rambus recently introduced IP that adds a security stack to support 800 Gbps communications links. You might think, “what does speed have to do with security?” Speed does matter in security.
SoC handles 5G tasks on smartphones
MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 820 system-on-chip (SoC) which is optimized for premium user experiences. The Dimensity 820 delivers ultra-fast 5G speeds, and is feature-packed with MediaTek’s latest multimedia, AI and imaging innovations. Dimensity 820 packs high performance Arm Mali G57 GPU graphics plus HyperEngine 2.0 enhancements so users can immerse themselves in the latest mobile games. Brands […]
Movandi: A small company with big plans
Movandi looks to bring 5G mmWave signals to locations where base stations can’t reach. 5G Technology World spoke with CEO/co-founder Maryam Rofougaran and Craig Ochikubo, SVP Business Development/Marketing to find out how the company brings 5G indoors work and how its coping with COVID-19.
DSP core processes 5G baseband data
5G Technology World spoke with Moshe Sheier and Nir Shapira of CEVA to learn how the company’s DSP core handles 5G baseband signals from I/O data to the transport network.
New regulations for unlicensed 6 GHz operation – explained
The FCC has made a swath of 1200 MHz available for Wi-Fi. Unlike an invasive species, Wi-Fi must respect the rights of services that already use the frequency band. Here’s why and how.