To address growing 5G demands, network operators are increasingly investing in network infrastructure to enhance capacity and deliver high-quality next-generation connectivity. With many infrastructure deployment strategies being used, operators who utilize future-proof technologies will receive higher returns on investment and greater customer satisfaction, advised Raymond Hagen, Global Product Manager at ProLabs. Investments in 5G network infrastructure…
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Test equipment development will benefit from access to Interface Control Document for 5G
Rohde & Schwarz has entered an agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, for the use of their Interface Control Document for 5G as an authorized licensee to develop test equipment based on Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System. Rohde & Schwarz has licensed Qualcomm Technologies’ Interface Control Document for 5G,…
5G network emulation solutions to validate performance of new 5G devices
Keysight Technologies announced that Sprint has selected Keysight’s 5G network emulation solutions to validate the performance of 5G new radio (NR) mobile devices, accelerating U.S. 5G commercial deployment of fixed wireless access (FWA) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) applications. This collaboration leverages Keysight’s 5G Protocol and RF Carrier Acceptance Toolsets – part of the company’s suite…
Multilayer band-pass filter handles millimeter wave bands in 5G networks
TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of high-frequency multilayer products with the world’s first multilayer band-pass filter for the 28 GHz band in 5G mobile communication networks. The new high-frequency component is based on TDK’s LTCC (low-temperature co-fired ceramic) material and precise multilayer technology, which enable a low insertion loss of just 1 dB, a…
Validation for 5G comes to integrated LTE, WCDMA, GSM conformance test system family
The Global Certification Forum GCF and PTCRB certification organization have accepted first test-case validations in various FR1 and LTE band combinations using the new 5G RF conformance test system R&S “TS8980FTA-3A” from Rohde & Schwarz. The solution is the latest version of a successful family of RF conformance test systems and the only one in […]
Mobile fronthaul gateway solution accelerates 5G deployment
Altran has created an industry-first disaggregated fronthaul framework based on Intel field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that will enable wireless carriers and network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) to accelerate large-scale 5G fronthaul deployment in a scalable manner. The framework was demoed Oct. 22-24 at the Mobile World Congress Los Angeles. Altran’s Fronthaul Gateway software framework enables radio […]
Solderable seals sport high elasticity for use with surface-mount components
With WE-SMGS, Würth Elektronik offers solderable seals for surface mounting. The WE-SMGS consists of a temperature-resistant foam material, which combines the conductive seals with high elasticity. After compression, they then return to their original shape. The layer surrounding the heat-resistant foam is made of copper weave with tinning. It facilitates the soldering process in the […]
High-performance PXE EMI receiver intercepts 44-GHz signals
The N9048B PXE Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Receiver has been extended to 44 GHz, enabling customers to meet current and emerging compliance testing requirements according to various standards bodies, including MIL-STD-461G and FCC Part 15. The cellular (5G) and automotive industries must leverage higher frequencies to deliver new applications requiring increased spectrum resources to carry large […]
Design/test software suite optimized for 5G, IoT, automotive uses
PathWave Test 2020 includes PathWave Desktop Edition and PathWave Test Automation which leverages the OpenTAP open-source test sequencer. For design verification, validation, and test engineers under extreme deadline pressures, the PathWave Test 2020 suite supports efficient test flows including shared data and analysis for making fast, informed decisions. Developed on the Keysight PathWave software platform, […]
Boosting performance in 48-V power distribution
New ways of routing power around circuit boards bring more efficiency and fewer thermal problems. Phil Davies | Vicor Corp. Power distribution networks (PDNs) are the backbone of any power system. As system power demands rise, traditional PDNs are under tremendous pressure to deliver enough performance. There are two main ways to improve PDN impact […]