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What are Communication Extenders?

5G 6G Frequency Extenders 

Farran

Farran

Millimeter-wave (mm-wave) technology has emerged as a critical enabler in the evolution of wireless communication systems, particularly in the context of 5G and the forthcoming 6G networks. One of the...read more

RF GaN: A World of Potential, But at a Critical Crossword

5G GaN 

Aymen Ghorbel & Ezgi Dogmus

Yole Group

Over the last two decades, RF GaN technology has evolved, initially finding its roots in defense applications and now exploring new frontiers in meeting the demands of telecom infrastructure and satel...read more

Successful C-V2X Development Relies on Selecting the Correct Components

5G Automotive 

Marcus Schulze

Quectel

Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) is a technical concept that provides the robust connectivity that connects vehicles with everything from other vehicles to smart city, lighting and transport inf...read more

How to Select a 5G Repeater

5G Wireless Infrastructure 

Pivotal Commware

Pivotal Commware

Cellular repeaters have been in existence since the very early days of telecommunication. Fundamentally they deliver cellular service to an underserved region where the base station signal does not re...read more

How to Select a 5G Module: Focus on Finding the Right Fit for Your Deployment

5G 

Dominikus Hierl

Quectel

5G brings with it compelling new opportunities thanks to the high throughput, low latency and device density per cell the technology can support. A new generation of use cases and enabling devices is ...read more

5G with TSN Features Enables New Use Cases

5G 

Jean-Jacques DeLisle

Mouser Electronics

5G-based wireless time-sensitive networking (WTSN) will bring new capabilities such as bounded latency, private and converged networks, and network slicing to TSN. It will increase the deployment flex...read more

RedCap Emulation: The Foundations for a New Wireless Technology

5G 

Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions

As is typical with new technologies, 5G started with limited coverage to enable high-speed, high-powered applications, and networks continually filled out to the edges, with the current focus being on...read more

Understanding 5G / Wi-Fi Coexistence

5G Wi-Fi 

Editorial Team

Aug 26, 2023
5G Technology has brought about a significant transformation in the way we connect and communicate. By providing faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced connectivity it has captured the imagination...read more

What are Private 5G Networks?

5G 

Editorial Team

May 11, 2023
 Private 5G Networks are localized networks that provide wireless connections using 5G technology within a restricted area. These networks are owned and operated by businesses, organizations, or ...read more

In a Cloud-Native World, Resiliency Equals Confidence

5G 

Glenn Chagnot

Spirent Communications

If there’s a common theme for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) migrating to cloud-native networks, it’s “more.” More disparate, distributed components of traditionally mo...read more

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

5G Satellite 

Editorial Team

Apr 10, 2023
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) are networks or segments of networks that use airborne or spaceborne vehicles for transmission. These networks use satellites, drones, and other airborne vehicles to pro...read more

With 5G, We Plan for the Best but Must Test for the Worst

5G Test & Measurement 

Stephen Douglas

Spirent Communication

Things are getting real with the rollout of 5G networks, with greater dependence on connectivity likely to effect irreversible change on operator responsibilities. That's because while 5G delivers...read more

Top Five Questions About 5G RedCap

5G IoT 

Jessy Cavazos

Keysight Technologies

5G New Radio (NR) continues to evolve, fulfilling its promise for faster and more reliable communications. 5G NR aims to give rise to the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous drivi...read more

What is eURLLC?

5G 

Editorial Team

Feb 20, 2023
eURLLC stands for enhanced URLLC and is an enhancement to the URLLC (Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication) characteristics of 5G which were introduced in Release 15 of the 3GPP specifications...read more

What is 5G RedCap?

5G 

Editorial Team

Jan 8, 2023
5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) also known as 5G NR-Light is a version of 5G that caters to mid-tier use cases. 5G RedCap brings the mix of capabilities in throughput, battery life, complexity, and dev...read more