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Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Overcome 5G Deployment Challenges

5G Wireless Infrastructure 

Ali Sadri

Airgain

As businesses increasingly adopt a mobile-first approach and demand for high-speed 5G connectivity surges, mobile network operators (MNOs) and telecommunications equipment manufacturers (TEMs) must co...read more

What are Non-terrestrial Networks (NTNs)?

5G IoT Satellite 

Editorial Team

Jul 22, 2024
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are advanced wireless communication systems that operate above the Earth's surface using satellites, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), and drones. Unlike trad...read more

Next-Generation Communication Technology using Hybrid Beamforming in Massive MIMO

5G Millimeter Waves 

Zubair Khalid

AmpliTech, Inc.

In huge multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, hybrid beamforming provides a workable way to retain high data rates while lowering the complexity involved in completely digital beamforming. Th...read more

Groundbreaking Efficiencies, New Revenue Models, and other 5G Standalone Upcoming Attractions

5G 

Anil Kollipara, Vice President of Product Management

Spirent Communications

For casual observers of the telecom industry, it can seem like the 5G hype cycle has been going on for years. Subscribers may see a “5G” logo on their smartphone screens, and may even noti...read more

Radio Network Optimization, Real-time Recording and Classification of IQ Data

5G Spectrum Analyzers Wi-Fi 

Thorsten Chmielus, CEO Aaronia AG

Aaronia AG

Real-time spectrum analyzers are the key to efficient and reliable measurements in a wide range of applications. Because they capture and analyze the frequency spectrum in real time, they enable the r...read more

AmpliTech Leads Charge with High-Performance 5G ORAN Solutions with American-Made Solutions

5G 

Zubair Khalid

Amplitech

Telecommunication, together with infrastructure and military, forms the backbone of any country, as it supports vital functions essential for national stability and development. In May 2019, the U.S. ...read more

What is 5G V2X?

5G Automotive 

Editorial Team

Apr 4, 2024
 5G V2X is a form of C-V2X (cellular vehicle to everything) connectivity that enables vehicles to communicate with different kinds of elements on roadways using 5G networks in real-time. It inclu...read more

What is the FR3 Frequency Range?

Frequency Bands 

Editorial Team

Apr 3, 2024
FR3 (Frequency Range 3) is the frequency range from 7.125 GHz to 24.25 GHz. This frequency band lies between the FR1 (Sub-6GHz) and FR2 (above 24 GHz) bands that are currently used by 5G Technology. T...read more

The Evolution of Design in Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Communications Systems

5G Amplifiers SATCOM Satellite 

Mike McLernon, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer, MathWorks

MathWorks

Commercial space satellite systems are experiencing a surge in interest and investment. With more than $23.5 billion injected by private investors into space-related companies since 2021, tech giants ...read more

What is 5G Advanced?

5G 

Editorial Team

Jun 5, 2024
5G Advanced is the next major update to the 5G standard. This update was first introduced in 3GPP Release 18 with further advancements made in Release 19. 5G-Advanced builds upon the foundations laid ...read more

Predicting the Top Network Trends of 2024

5G 

Steve Douglas

Spirent Communications

In the fast-paced world of technology, monotony is a rarity. A prime example of this dynamic nature is the telecom service providers of 2023. Just as these operators began to familiarize themselves wi...read more

Overcoming the Challenges of Passive On-Wafer Load Pull Measurements at Millimeter Wave Frequencies for 5G Applications

5G Test & Measurement 

Maury Microwave & FormFactor

Introduction5G, short for fifth-generation wireless technology, is the latest evolution of mobile network technology that aims to provide faster and more reliable connectivity for mobile devices and o...read more

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