We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Next-generation of wireless access technologies, such as the first phase of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks and WiFi-6, are being rolled out this year on a world-wide basis. To me, this means the timing is perfect for a book that covers many of the exciting enhancements contained in these technologies, and what they mean for system designers.
Further consolidating its leadership in enabling mission-critical communications (MCC or MCX), Softil announced that its BEEHD technology has been selected by South Korea’s RF-Comm equipment provider to build the next generation of LTE-R high-speed train communications devices for KORAIL, South Korea’s national railroad network.
For smartphones and tablets, Skyworks Solutions has introduced an integrated front-end module for the 5 GHz Wi-Fi and licensed assisted access (LAA) protocols. The SKY855774-11 integrates a PA with a coupler at the output, an LNA that can be bypassed and a SPDT transmit/receive switch.
The CEO of Peregrine Semiconductor, Jim Cable, announced significant changes to Peregrine’s executive team. In a move to increase the company’s semiconductor capability, Stefan Wolff is Peregrine’s new Chief Executive Officer. Cable will step into the role of Peregrine Chairman and CTO and will serve as the Global R&D Director for Peregrine’s parent company, Murata.
The mobile telecoms landscape is changing rapidly, with nationwide 4G deployments near completion in most markets across the world. But the race is far from over, with the first Gigabit LTE networks beginning to appear and offering blazingly fast connections to end users that can reach up to 1Gbps download speeds. ABI Research estimates that the two billion global 4G (LTE) subscribers in early 2017 will rise to exceed four billion during 2022. This means that more than one out of two people globally will be using an LTE network by 2022.
Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing has signed an agreement with Samsung that grants preferential RF access and support to current and upcoming Samsung devices.
While mobile network operators and vendors meet current market demands with LTE-A and LTE-A Pro, pre-standard 5G millimeter wave deployments are imminent. ABI Research forecasts that 5G in the cm and mm wave bands will reach nearly $200 billion in cumulative service revenues by 2026 while LTE, LTE-A, and LTE-A Pro exceed five billion subscriptions.
Huawei is helping China Mobile to deploy an indoor digital solution in the Wuxi Coastal City program’s commercial complex that is based on 4G and other telecom networks.
Keysight Technologies Inc. announced that it has joined the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance. As a member of NGMN, Keysight will work closely with the growing community of innovative global mobile network operators, manufacturers and research institutes involved with 5G development and deployment.
Mobile Experts LLC released a report on Cloud RAN implementation, titled CRAN and VRAN 2016. This year, the Mobile Experts team has been able to identify some encouraging signs, with tests that prove the technical feasibility of virtual machines running the entire LTE stack.
Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing has signed an agreement with Samsung that grants preferential RF access and support to current and upcoming Samsung devices.