Keysight First to Submit 5G Protocol Test Cases to 3GPP – Accelerating Adoption of Rel-16 Specifications

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has become the first company to submit 5G new radio (NR) protocol test cases to 3GPP, facilitating verification of enhanced network slicing and power-saving features as per Release 16. This development is pivotal for mobile operators, allowing them to enable dedicated network resources for varied use cases. Enhanced power-saving techniques will permit 5G devices to enter sleep modes, thus improving energy efficiency. Over 660 devices supporting 5G NR in standalone mode have been announced, highlighting market opportunities in private 5G and industrial IoT.

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• Keysight submitted 5G NR protocol test cases to 3GPP, accelerating adoption of Release 16.
• Enhanced network slicing and power-saving features improve device efficiency and marketability.
• More than 660 devices now support 5G NR in standalone mode, indicating strong market demand.

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Verification of enhanced network slicing and power saving feature speeds deployment of devices in 5G new radio standalone mode

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 that the company is first to submit 5G new radio (NR) protocol test cases to 3GPP, enabling device makers to verify enhanced network slicing and power saving features as specified in Release 16 (Rel-16).

Network slicing is a key 5G NR feature. It enables mobile operators to support specific use cases and service level agreements (SLAs) by activating a dedicated set of network resources. Enhanced network slicing supports interworking between network slices served by an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and a 5G Core (5GC) network function. The introduction of power saving techniques enables 5G devices to enter different sleep modes, reducing power consumption.

“This is another achievement made by Keysight in the past year to accelerate the verification of devices in 5G NR standalone (SA) mode and speed the adoption of Rel-16,” said Muthu Kumaran, general manager of Keysight's device validation solutions business. “Access to verified test cases that support advanced 5G features enable chipset and device makers to capture early market opportunities focused on private 5G, industrial IoT, smart city and transportation applications.”

A growing number of mobile operators are investing in 5G NR in standalone mode, which uses 5GC network functions to deliver new services that support a distinct set of connectivity needs of enterprises, government and consumers. To date, more than six hundred and sixty devices have been announced that support 5G NR in SA mode, accounting for more than half of all 5G devices delivered. The 3GPP submission was made using Keysight’s S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset. It leverages the company’s UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform, which supports multiple form factors, spans any 3GPP frequency band and covers both 5G non-standalone (NSA) and SA modes.

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 markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.

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FAQ

What are the implications of Keysight's submission of 5G NR test cases to 3GPP for investors?

Keysight's submission accelerates the deployment of advanced 5G features, potentially increasing market share in a growing sector.

How many devices support 5G NR in standalone mode according to Keysight's press release?

According to Keysight, more than 660 devices support 5G NR in standalone mode.

What features are included in the new 5G NR protocol test cases submitted by Keysight?

The test cases include enhanced network slicing and power-saving features specified in Release 16.

What is the stock symbol for Keysight Technologies?

The stock symbol for Keysight Technologies is KEYS.