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Editorial Report: The evolution of test and measurement in the move to disaggregated, cloud-native 5G networks

The shift to cloud-native and disaggregated 5G networks has enormous implications for testing, validating and verification. Operators wanted a software-centric environment for agility—now that they're getting it, what does that mean for service reliability and continuity? What testing is critical in disaggregation and edge...

Test strategy for high volume production of antenna in package modules: Part 2 (Reader Forum)

Even though most consumers are largely unaware of the unique elements in the 5G technology stack, the antenna in package (AiP) module inside the 5G smartphone is a prime enabler of mmWave technology — and is likewise the small but mighty force behind the...

Test strategy for high volume production of antenna in package modules: Part 1 (Reader Forum)

With today's global migration to 5G, mobile wireless communication is undergoing a renaissance. The roll-out of innovative new mmWave technology as part of that technology stack is helping to drive the adoption of 5G, as mmWave promises to increase data rates and provide a...

Rohde & Schwarz White Paper: 5G NTN takes flight: Technical Overview of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks

G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) is a technology to enable 5G user terminals on, or close to the earth’s surface, to connect to non-terrestrial base stations located on satellites. There are two major market ecosystems driving and innovating both the technology and business use cases...

Editorial Webinar: The evolution of T&M in the move to disaggregated, cloud-native networks

The shift to cloud-native and disaggregated networks has enormous implications for testing, validating and verification. Operators wanted a software-centric environment for agility—now that they're getting it, what does that mean for service reliability and continuity? What testing is critical in disaggregation and edge computing...

Four pillars of a service-based architecture

With the move to a service-based architecture, what does it take for operators to become cloud native?  With meaningful new 5G revenues failing to materialize with the Non-standalone architecture, operators are now increasingly moving to a 5G Standalone service-based architecture. In this transition, there are...

Rohde & Schwarz White Paper: Interactivity test for new 5G use cases

5G is more than just higher data rates. The main advantage lies in the scalability of the network slices to support different critical applications. These network slices can be tuned for extremely short latencies, especially for reliable connections and peak transport rates. Learn how...

EXFO White Paper: The importance of fiber monitoring in delivering great 5G experiences

Broadband and mobile service providers around the world are investing billions in fiber deployments to support their 5G network and service ambitions. Fiber plays a key role: it supports the increased number of small cells that 5G standalone (SA) requires to meet coverage, performance...

5G monetization opportunities ‘tightly tied’ to service assurance

The three (not so) easy pieces of 5G service assurance—orchestration, the edge, and end-to-end visibility Here’s a hypothetical: A manufacturing enterprise has looked at its options for gaining production efficiencies and opted to use various video analytics backed by private 5G. A partner is engaged,...

Anritsu White Paper: Introduction to 5G Positioning Technologies

5G is expanding into new industry segments, but also expanding into new technology areas, such as 5G positioning. Key concept of 5G precise positioning is to utilize 3GPP signaling in the 5G network to enhance the performance of position calculation. The eco-system for the...

Editorial Report: The continuous challenge: Software, CI/CD and testing in the new network

Vital network functions are moving from hardware to virtualized software instances, and those software instances are increasingly being deployed in cloud environments. The goal is to give operators access to the scale, economics and innovative potential associated with the cloud. But, in a new paradigm...

How do you do continuous testing (CT) in telecom networks?

When bringing CT to live networks, it’s important to build and design for this framework from day one The move towards continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment or CI/CD and continuous testing (CT) is part of the telecom industry’s larger push for full automation. According to...

Test and Measurement: EXFO partners with cross-connect company

Testing company EXFO announced a new partnership with Telescent, which produces automated fiber optic cross-connects for data centers. The two companies have integrated EXFO's diagnostic capabilities to Telescent's Gen 4 Network Topology Manager; Anthony Kewitsch, Telscent's CEO, said that the integration will " remote monitoring,...

Celona offers device (and staff) certification scheme for private LTE and 5G networks

Celona has introduced a new device certification scheme to reassure customers that certain user equipment will work without a hitch on its local-area (LAN) private LTE and 5G systems. The scheme is for “cellular-native private wireless devices”, it said; it is the first of...

The trouble with private 5G for Industry 4.0 | Part 4 – the features

This is article is taken from a recent editorial report on Industrial 5G Innovation – From Setting Standard to Becoming Standard; the previous instalment in this serialised version of the report is available here. Subsequent instalments are listed below (linking either to the original...

Private networks: All about coverage and capacity, for now, and LTE fits the bill

HANOVER, Germany—For all of the hype around tailoring industrial networks to meet the most demanding applications and connecting all sorts of automated and intelligent "things", private networks are, at this point in their development, largely being driven by companies wanting dedicated coverage and exclusive...

New iBwave platform offers combined private 5G and Wi-Fi network design

Network design company iBwave Solutions has introduced new software to help US enterprises dovetail their local-area private Wi-Fi and LTE/5G designs in a single platform. The solution is geared for new private LTE/5G installations in CBRS spectrum in the US, to complement legacy enterprise...

Rohde & Schwarz, IEMN collaborate on terahertz testing

Rohde & Schwarz and IEMN have researched high frequency measurements and the integration of R&S solutions with photonic technologies The Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN) in France and test equipment company Rohde & Schwarz have expanded their collaboration to research terahertz communications that...

NXP intros new authenticator tool to raise security across IoT lifecycle

Dutch chip manufacturer NXP Semiconductors has introduced a new IoT authentication device, part of its EdgeLock authenticator family, to raise security across multiple standards in various IoT ecosystems. The new NXP EdgeLock A5000 authenticator is described as a “scalable solution” for authentication applications in...

Delays? What delays? Keysight rubbishes talk of an industrial 5G logjam

Maybe it is just the way we ask the questions, but… test and measurement company Keysight Technologies has sought, effectively, to dispel any rumour and disquiet in the ranks about delays with industrial-grade 5G devices to go with industrial-grade private 5G networks. The US-based...

SCF preps blueprints for private 5G – as platform for Industry 4.0, smart cities, C-V2X

​​Small Cell Forum (SCF) is to develop a new set of private 5G ‘blueprints’ for enterprise and industry, to build on parallel work already completed by the likes of the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), and the MulteFire Alliance. The...

Keysight eBook: X-Apps Mark the Spot Essential Signal Analyzer Measurement Apps for Faster Testing

IoT devices require complex performance testing under real-world conditions. Navigating these complex measurements can be challenging without a guide. Accelerate your IoT development process with measurement applications designed to expand the capabilities of your signal analyzer. Keysight’s PathWave X-Series Measurement Applications simplify complex tasks...

Keysight Webinar: IoT Tech Talks

Spend 15 minutes with Keysight experts to get your IoT test challenges addressed.  Access the on-demand sessions and join us live for the Battery Life Talk on August 13th. Be sure to register, enter your questions and join the conversation.  We want to hear from you.

Keysight Software: Optimize IoT Device Battery Life

  A thorough understanding of your device’s power consumption can make a huge difference in your product’s performance. Measuring and managing power consumption across multiple instruments is time-consuming and complicated. An event-based power analysis that correlates critical RF and non-RF events to power consumption can help...