Keysight First to Submit Protocol Test Cases for Verifying 5G New Radio Devices that Support Release 16 Features to 3GPP

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) announced a significant milestone in the verification of 5G technologies by submitting the first protocol test case for 3GPP Release 16 support. This advancement enables device vendors to expedite the verification of designs aimed at improving 5G capabilities such as coverage, capacity, and latency. The submission to 3GPP RAN 5 occurred on August 6, 2021, showcasing Keysight's leadership in the industry. The S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset will facilitate compliance with 3GPP specifications, advancing developments in smart cities and autonomous vehicles.

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• First to submit test case for 3GPP Release 16, enhancing industry leadership.
• Accelerates verification for 5G devices, improving coverage and latency.

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Accelerates verification of designs that support 3GPP Rel-16 use cases

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’s S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset was used to submit the first protocol test case for verifying 5G new radio (NR) devices that support release 16 (Rel-16) features to 3GPP.

As a result, device vendors can accelerate verification of designs that support 3GPP Rel-16 features. Many mobile operators are expected to implement 3GPP Rel-16 capabilities to improve coverage, capacity, latency, security, power consumption, mobility and reliability. Release 16 includes new features that support transportation, private 5G, industrial internet of things (IoT), among other use cases.

“Early availability of 3GPP 5G NR test cases for Rel-16 are needed to speed the realization of smart city, smart factory and autonomous vehicles,” said Muthu Kumaran, general manager of Keysight's device validation solutions business. “Keysight continues to demonstrate technical leadership by being first to submit test cases to 3GPP RAN5, a workgroup within 3GPP that is focused on the specification of conformance testing at the radio interface for the user equipment.”

The test case, submitted for verification to 3GPP RAN 5 on August 6, 2021, allows chipset and device vendors to verify functionality related to self-organizing networks and the minimization of drive testing. Keysight’s Protocol Conformance Toolset enables users to verify protocol signaling performance of a design and confirm compliance to 3GPP 5G specifications. This toolset is part of the company’s suite of 5G Network Emulation Solutions, which leverage the company’s UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform to address the device development workflow from early design, to acceptance and manufacturing.

In February 2021, Keysight’s 5G network emulation solutions were also used to establish the industry's first 5G NR data connection based on 3GPP Rel-16. As the latest 5G NR standard, 3GPP Rel-16 offers advanced capabilities such as support for ultra-reliable and low latency communications (URLLC), unlicensed spectrum, satellite communications, DL-based positioning, power efficiency and integrated access and backhaul (IAB).

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 $4.2B in fiscal year 2020. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com.

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KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES CONTACTS:

Geri Lynne LaCombe, Americas/Europe

+1 303 662 4748

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Fusako Dohi, Asia

+81 42 660-2162

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FAQ

What is Keysight Technologies' latest announcement regarding 3GPP Release 16?

Keysight Technologies announced the submission of the first protocol test case for verifying 5G devices supporting 3GPP Release 16 features.

When was the test case for 3GPP Release 16 submitted?

The test case was submitted to 3GPP RAN 5 on August 6, 2021.

What are the benefits of the S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset?

The S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset allows device vendors to verify functionality and confirm compliance with 3GPP 5G specifications.

How does 3GPP Release 16 improve 5G technology?

3GPP Release 16 includes enhancements for coverage, capacity, latency, security, and reliability, supporting use cases like private 5G and IoT.

What role does Keysight play in the development of smart city technologies?

Keysight's early availability of test cases for 5G NR supports the realization of smart city technologies and autonomous vehicles.