Keysight Delivers New Channel Emulation Capabilities to Speed Deployment of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched the S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset, enhancing channel emulation for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) critical to 5G services. This toolset enables cost-effective and secure broadband connectivity in remote areas and supports 5G NTN testing, addressing coverage and speed in rural areas. It allows operators to verify complex systems involving terrestrial and satellite infrastructure. Keysight generated $4.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2020, underscoring its commitment to advanced design and validation solutions.

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• Launch of S8825A toolset strengthens Keysight's position in the NTN and 5G market.
• Enables verification of complex systems integrating terrestrial and satellite networks.
• Supports broader broadband connectivity solutions in rural and remote areas.

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the Keysight S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset, which delivers advanced channel emulation capabilities that can speed deployment of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) vital to many new 5G services.

The delivery of cost-effective and secure broad-band cellular connectivity in remote areas for consumers as well as public safety, smart cities and agriculture, mining and extraction industries, rely on a combination of satellite and terrestrial networks. As a result, the global cellular standards organization 3GPP has included 5G NTN in the release-17 specifications (Rel-17) which is expected to be complete by the spring of 2022. NTN supports 5G backhaul and provides improved coverage and data speeds in rural areas.

Keysight combines expertise in commercial communications and aerospace to create integrated 5G NTN test solutions with end-to-end satellite link emulation capabilities. Part of Keysight’s wider portfolio of aerospace test and measurement solutions, the new toolset supports end-to-end field acceptance testing, crucial in the delivery of global coverage, aeronautical and maritime communications, as well as emergency and disaster recovery in rural areas.

“Keysight’s new toolset, an application specific 5G NTN test solution, enables vendors and mobile operators, as well as providers of satellite equipment and networks, to verify complex systems consisting of both earthbound infrastructure and orbiting satellites,” said Janne Kolu, research and development director of Keysight’s channel emulator products. “We’re pleased to contribute with deep industry insight and solutions for both 5G and space. This will help the cellular industry bridge the knowledge gap and deliver on the complete vision of 5G new radio.”

Keysight’s S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset leverages PROPSIM FS16 and F64 channel emulator hardware and software platforms to provide real-world radio channel capabilities, including dynamic multipath propagation, wider bandwidths and up to 64 radio or aerospace channels. Offering comprehensive support for all 5G NTN system requirements, the new toolset enables customers to:

• Create end-to-end mixed terrestrial and space test networks in a laboratory environment for cost-effective end-user experience verification
• Emulate ground-to-satellite, satellite-to-ground as well as ground-to-ground satellite links to holistically verify the performance of both terrestrial and non-terrestrial infrastructure
• Achieve highly accurate measurements by addressing link verification complexity introduced by long delays, high mobility of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Doppler Effect and mesh network topology.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics. Keysight generated revenues of $4.2B in fiscal year 2020. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com

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FAQ

What is the S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset?

The S8825A toolset is a new solution from Keysight that enhances channel emulation capabilities essential for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) vital for 5G services.

How does the S8825A toolset impact 5G services?

The S8825A toolset aids in the deployment of non-terrestrial networks, improving broadband connectivity and data speeds in rural areas.

What company announced the S8825A toolset?

The S8825A toolset was announced by Keysight Technologies, a technology company focused on advanced design and validation solutions.

When was the S8825A toolset launched?

The S8825A toolset was launched as part of Keysight's ongoing developments in channel emulation for NTN, with a notable focus on 5G capabilities.

What revenue did Keysight Technologies report for fiscal year 2020?

Keysight Technologies reported revenues of $4.2 billion for fiscal year 2020.