Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their duplex wirespeed packet capture solution. This hardware platform performs lossless packet capture and analysis on 400G Ethernet networks and can be deployed in data centers or core high-speed network infrastructure. With the surge in data volumes driven by AI workloads and bandwidth-heavy applications, network engineers need robust tools that…
Spirent adds Wi-Fi 6/7 automated tests to Octobox
The STA Automation Package automates testing that provides repeatability while minimizing manual intervention. The latest flavors of Wi-Fi bring a significant jump to performance over previous iterations. Testing, however, proves difficult because every Wi-Fi installation is different. Spirent Communications has introduced the Octobox STA Automation Package, which automates Wi-Fi 6/6E and 7 over-the-air (OTA) testing.…
Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
LaaS Testing can streamline deployment and enhance efficiency for reliable Open RAN The race to build 5G networks has gone on for several years, extending coverage and providing access to advanced services. Initiatives such as Open RAN make for high-performing, robust, and agile mobile infrastructures that are in the interest of consumers and businesses, as…
Test wireless signal to 110 GHz with this 1-mm cable
Pasternack has announced the launch of its new 1.0mm test cable assemblies. These cables deliver exceptional performance in high-frequency environments up to 110 GHz, addressing the critical needs of industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defense, where precision and durability are paramount. The new line is designed for rigorous testing applications, offering signal clarity and…
Test Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet with this handheld unit
Fluke Networks introduced the LinkIQ Duo Cable+WiFi+Network Tester, a handheld instrument that combines cabling qualification with Wi-Fi 6E network testing, eliminating the need for technicians to use multiple tools. The introduction of the LinkIQ Duo advanced Wi-Fi testing capabilities meets the challenges and requirements technicians face with the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 6E. LinkIQ Duo…
IEEE Phased Array 2024: what we saw
The IEEE Phased Array conference occurred in Boston on October 15-17, 2024. This specialized conference had a small exhibit floor. Here is some of what was on display. Boston — The 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems & Technology moved into the city after taking place in a suburban Boston hotel for several…
Test voice communications in satellite networks
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their Satellite Testing Solutions. These solutions evaluate the user experience across satellite communication networks. As the demand for satellite networks increases for mission-critical applications and rural home internet, GL provides tools that interface with satellite endpoint devices, generate customizable audio, objectively measure voice quality, and produce detailed reports.…
Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
By Xiang Li, Keysight Technologies Follow these three steps to ensure your fixed-wireless access (FWA) designs will be compatible with the Wi-Fi fronthaul and 5G backhaul. Many areas lack the wired infrastructure to bring residential broadband access. Making those connections has become costly and inefficient. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a compelling alternative…
AI, silicon photonics push networks and test
EE World spoke with Sarah Boen, Director of Technology and ASIC Strategy at Tektronix, who spoke at a panel session on how AI and silicon photonics are changing networks and the challenges facing test engineers and reliability engineers. In OFC 2024: It’s AI or die, EE World reported on how the data generated by AI…
How IEEE 802.3df brings 800G Ethernet to life
By Steve Rumsby, Spirent Communications When is a standard not a standard? This is a technical rather than metaphysical question, though the answer has implications well beyond technology. In the communications business, waiting for a formal technical standard to publish can seem like forever. As a result, industry groups develop their own interim standards to…