Keysight Secures New Test Case Validations for Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Networks Standard
April 29 2024 - 11:00AM
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- Test case validations include transmitter and receiver,
demodulation, and radio resource management for narrowband internet
of things over non-terrestrial networks
- Validations support certification testing at GCF Recognized
Test Organizations
- Record number of new test cases secured at Conformance
Agreement Group #78 meeting, including RedCap radio resource
management for single receiver and inter-radio access technology
with EUTRA
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has validated new
conformance test cases for 3rd Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks
(NTN) using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.
Available through the Keysight RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset,
the validated test cases were obtained at the Conformance Agreement
Group (CAG) #78 meeting of the Global Certification Forum
(GCF).
The convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks is a
key component of the telecommunications industry’s goal of
achieving global coverage, enabling new use cases and ubiquitous
mobile connectivity. NB-IoT over NTN extends service to use cases
requiring non-continuous data connections with low power
consumption, while maintaining sufficient throughput, for diverse
applications such as supply chain tracking and two-way
messaging.
The new NB-IoT NTN conformance test case validations cover
transmitter and receiver, demodulation, and radio resource
management (RRM). The RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset ensures
mobile devices perform as expected on a live mobile network and is
an approved test platform for device certification at GCF and PTCRB
supporting a variety of frequency bands.
These test case validations also enable Keysight to support
certification testing at GCF Recognized Test Organizations (RTO).
The test cases are managed through the Keysight ATLAS Test
Management Center, the company’s new framework for automated
acceptance testing.
Keysight is at the forefront of NTN conformance solutions with
the S8711A Test Application Toolset and UXM 5G, featuring a
built-in channel emulator that emulates satellite orbits to test
and certify devices in real-world conditions. The company has
validated test cases for Skylo’s Rel-17 NB NTN certification
program and recently demonstrated satellite handovers in Low Earth
Orbit constellations, using UXM 5G and PROPSIM at Mobile World
Congress.
In addition, Keysight expanded its portfolio of validated test
cases to other crucial 3GPP Release 16 (Rel-16) and Rel-17 areas to
achieve a record number of new validations in a single meeting.
Notable test case validations included RRM RedCap for single
receiver and inter-radio access technology with EUTRA.
Muthu Kumaran, General Manager for Keysight’s Device
Acceptance Solutions, said: “Industry standards and reference
certification programs play a pivotal role in expanding technology
adoption. Keysight‘s NTN solutions, which enables NB-IoT NTN
certification testing in GCF Recognized Test Organizations, are
empowering the industry to advance mixed terrestrial and
non-terrestrial connection scenarios with confidence by adhering to
globally recognized standards. We look forward to continuing our
support for the wireless industry in the realm of NTN through our
comprehensive test solutions.”
Resources
- Keysight NTN Solutions
- Demo Video: Introducing ATLAS Test Management Center
- Press Release: Keysight and Capgemini Validate 5G New Radio RAN
Solution for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- Press Release: Keysight and ETS-Lindgren Deliver First
Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Networks Over-The-Air Test Solution
- Press Release: Keysight Technologies Chosen as Test Partner for
Deutsche Telekom Satellite NB-IoT Early Adopter Program
- Press Release: Keysight Leads Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network
Certification Program with Validated Test Cases
About Keysight Technologies
At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to
bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500
company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and
test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with
less risk, throughout the entire product lifecycle. We’re a global
innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial
automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and
general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and
secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and
www.keysight.com.
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