5G/6G
MIMO system enables 5G performance on LTE networks
Blue Danube Systems has introduced its second-generation 5G-ready Massive MIMO system, the BeamCraft 600 series. BeamCraft 600 supports simultaneous beamforming over multiple frequency bands and across multiple cellular standards, allowing operators to deliver increased capacity through a single compact system.
Siemens continues to invest in IC industry with planned acquisition
Siemens has entered into an agreement to acquire Oulu, Finland-based Sarokal Test Systems Oy, provider of innovative test solutions for fronthaul networks that are comprised of links between the centralised radio controllers and the radio heads (or masts) at the 'edge' of a cellular network. Sarokal products are used by chipset vendors, fronthaul equipment manufacturers, and telecom operators to develop, test and verify their 4G and 5G netwo...
The evolution of 5G and what is next?
We have all heard the term 5G thrown around a lot in the last decade, it has been hyped up especially in the past few years, but it is only now as we approach a clear definition of how 5G will actually be installed that we can see it is a very different beast from previous generations of cellular technology.
Innovative solutions for 5G technology hit the market
Rosenberger designs, manufactures, and markets a vast variety of high performance infrastructure systems, products, and components meeting standard or dedicated OEM or operator requirements. These include high performance antennas, smart active and passive DAS systems, and high quality PIM test and measurement equipment.
NI, Shanghai University collaborate on 5G testbed
NI is to collaborate with Shanghai University on a testbed focused on 5G ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) for V2X applications. Vehicular networks, especially for autonomous driving applications, must offer ultra-reliability while requiring very low latency.
Indoor 5G coverage receives big boost
With mobile data traffic surging by eight times and 1 billion 5G subscriptions expected by the end of 2023, mobile operators must meet consumer and enterprise demand for applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality/augmented reality, and immersive media. This puts out a strong call for indoor coverage, which cannot be easily addressed by outdoor radio deployments as modern building materials can block outdoor radio signals.
What's on consumers' 5G wish lists?
What will it take for operators to gain consumers’ trust as they gear up for a 5G future? Ericsson has announced Towards a 5G consumer future – its consumer and industry insight report that discusses the six calls to action from consumers that operators need to act upon to provide a foundation for adoption of 5G technology. The report, the biggest 5G consumer expectation study to date, represents the views of 800 million sma...
The future of 5G is coming to Mobile World Congress
At this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) which is taking place from 26th February to 1st March at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, NEC will be exhibiting in hall 3, stand 3M30. The company has announced the presentation of technologies and solutions for working together with telecom carriers in the co-creation of new business models and the implementation of 5G solutions.
'5G Pioneer' initiative helps advance the 5G reality
On 25th January Qualcomm Technologies held the 2018 Qualcomm China Tech Day in Beijing. At the event, Qualcomm Technologies and leading Chinese manufacturers expressed interest in working together in an initiative to support China’s smartphone industry for the global opportunities that will be made available by 5G and introduce 5G New Radio (NR) standard-compliant commercial devices expected as early as 2019, announced as the '5G Pioneer' I...
RF GaN industry: a boost led by the implementation of 5G networks
In the last couple of years, the RF GaN market experienced an impressive growth and has reshaped the RF power industry landscape. Yole Développement (Yole) announced in their report titled 'RF GaN Market: Applications, Players, Technology, and Substrates 2018-2023' that by the end of 2017, the total RF GaN market was close to $380m.