Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced an extended collaboration with AAC Technologies (AAC), a leading provider of advanced miniaturized technology, to accelerate validation of new antenna designs for 5G new radio (NR) devices. “We’re pleased to extend our collaboration with AAC, a leading solution provider of 5G radio frequency front-end integrated components for a global wireless market,” said…
R&S’s compact antenna test chamber selected by Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless has selected the compact antenna test range (CATR) based R&S ATS1800C for mmWave frequencies (FR2) testing. The transportable solution from Rohde & Schwarz features a state-of-the-art golden CATR reflector with rolled edges and a very smooth surface to minimize scattering and to provide precise measurement results as required for operation at high frequencies.…
Altran’s 50+ diverse 5G engagements worldwide cover range of industries and use cases
Altran announced that it has more than 50 active 5G-related projects underway worldwide. The engagements span all major regions – North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific – and serve a broad range of clients, including communications service providers (CSPs), network equipment providers (NEPs), semiconductor makers, other large corporate enterprises, industry consortiums and public-sector institutions. “We have…
Why GaN will be key to feeding power-hungry 5G networks
By Francesco Di Domenico, Principal Application Engineering at Infineon Technologies As cellular network operators begin to switch on and deliver the 5G experience, the world awaits with mounting anticipation of the benefits the new mobile network technology will bring. Consumers can expect higher bandwidth, lower latency and more advanced service delivery from 5G, but it…
Cloud-native 5G data suite supports automated network processes and data monetization
Enea unveiled its end-to-end 5G Data Management suite, enabling interoperability between network functions in a software-defined 5G core. Following the successful acquisitions of Openwave Mobility and the Telco Solutions Convergence Creators business unit from Atos/Siemens, Enea has integrated and updated its cloud-native solutions to give operators a best of breed option for management of data…
Multi-layer ceramic capacitor features maximum capacitance of 0.1μF
Murata Manufacturing has developed the GRM011R60J104M, the world’s first multi-layer ceramic capacitor to feature a maximum capacitance of 0.1μF in 008004-inch size (0.25×0.125mm). Mass production of this new product is scheduled to begin in 2020. As smartphones supporting 5G become more widespread and devices such as wearable devices become increasingly multifunctional and more compact, the…
Test solutions supplier integrates VNA to accelerate measurements in 5G semiconductor test platform
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that its collaboration with Marvin Test Solutions, Inc. (MTS) – a supplier of functional test solutions – has resulted in the development of a fast and accurate 5G semiconductor manufacturing test platform. The two parties focused on advancing beamformer integrated circuit (IC) test technology to help manufacturers of semiconductors accelerate the…
Keysight’s 5G conformance testing for 5G selected by testing laboratory
Keysight Technologies announced that the company’s 5G conformance test solutions have been selected by Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) for global 5G new radio (NR) device certification. KTL, an internationally renowned certification body, selected Keysight’s 5G solutions for 5G NR device testing related to 5G radio frequency (RF) and protocol conformance validation as specified by 3GPP. Keysight’s 5G solutions…
Server class edge systems for open 5G Radio Access Network (RAN)
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) announced new solutions for 5G cell tower deployments leveraging fully-configurable SuperServers based on 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, O-RAN compliant partner software, and ability to operate in harsh environments. These capabilities accelerate the mobile network evolution from proprietary hardware/software to open source software and disaggregated hardware for 5G installations.…
Indoor small cell connectivity added to antenna portfolio
HUBER+SUHNER will unveil the key to indoor small cell connectivity, SENCITY Occhio, the latest addition to its antenna portfolio. Among its attributes, the SENCITY Occhio MIMO DAS (Distributed Antenna System) or small cell antenna, offers the operator 5G coverage, a simple, time-saving installation process and an attractive industry preferred design with a small form factor.…