Special Report: 5G Test (.PDF Download)
5G evolution is proceeding apace, with 3GPP Release 15 being deployed worldwide, Release 16 being frozen, and Release 17 under development. Whereas Release 15 focused on enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Release 16 addresses use cases such as the industrial IoT and C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything). Release 17 will add support for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and extend FR2 (Frequency Range 2) frequencies to 71 GHz or higher. Keeping up with the rapidly-advancing technology will require flexible test equipment (extending from lab instruments and semiconductor test systems) as well as powerful software and simulation tools.
