Last year was reflective of the ongoing consolidation in the network and device testing industry. Although there weren't necessarily blockbuster acquisitions on the order of NetScout's $2.6 billion Danaher communications acquisition in 2015, 2016 did host a series of smaller, ongoing test and measurement acquisitions that...
More types of devices are relying on the ability to access satellite systems for positioning information, and that means more testing for GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System support.
Spirent Communications this week launched PT TestBench, which is new software for selecting and automating GPS and GNSS...
Learn how to ensure service quality, reliability, availability and resilience in 911, E-911 and NG-911 networks
Access to emergency services like police, fire and ambulance are the backbone of a civilized society. In the U.S., first responders are reached through a single number--911. In other...
Consolidation continues to shape the test and measurement industry. Over the past three years, a number of major telecom test and measurement companies have acquired, sold, spun off or otherwise fundamentally changed their business operations.
Since the last iteration of this list, for example, Keysight...
National Instruments released its annual look at trends impacting the test and measurement space, and identified five that have been shaping the industry and will continue to do so in the coming year.
The new "Automated Test Outlook" report, edited by NI co-founder, president and CEO...
Wi-Fi Alliance is launching a new certification program aimed at improving synchronization for audio, video and data outputs transmitted over Wi-Fi.
The new TimeSync feature is expected to be used for audio playback through multiple wireless speakers and for multimedia wireless home theater. TimeSync...
Keysight Technologies and the University of California, San Diego, said they successfully tested a 60 GHz radio frequency link that reached speeds of more than two gigabits per second at a distance of 300 meters, adding the test was the world's longest phased-array,...
Video is the dominant service that consumes the majority of bandwidth in today's mobile networks. Performance of video, from a Quality of Experience perspective, is a fundamental concern for Network Operators. The key challenge is how the user's perceived video quality can be measured...
Every year the number of wireless-enabled devices and the amount of data consumed continue to grow at an exponential rate (53 percent CAGR 1). As these devices create and consume more data, the wireless communications infrastructure that connects them must evolve to support the...
The use of automotive Ethernet is on the rise as in-vehicles systems support more complex computing needs. RCR Wireless News</i? takes a look at the basics of the technology.
What is automotive Ethernet?
Automotive Ethernet is the use of an Ethernet-based network for connections between in-vehicle...
International network consulting and test company P3 Group this week signed an agreement with research firm Strategy Analytics to partner on an effort to provide consumer insights via mobile devices.
The mobile insights partnership will combine P3's on-device measurement software with Strategy Analytics' AppOptix platform...
"5G" antennas are expected to be smaller, more numerous and part of more high-gain systems than those that have served 3G and 4G systems, and they will need more advanced steering and scanning techniques in order to function well at millimeter wave frequencies.
Jeff Shamblin,...
DEL MAR, Calif. – As "5G" moves into development, testing and standardization phases, the outline of the next generation of wireless technology is becoming more clear – and so are the challenges that come along with meeting new and complex network demands.
With each jump...
Qualcomm is staking out an early lead in 802.11ad territory for Wi-Fi in the 60 GHz band, and early testing shows the technology can deliver on its promise for more speed as part of a multiprotocol Wi-Fi solution that makes up for some of...
DEL MAR, Calif. – The next generation of wireless technology has moved past the "vision" stage and into the development and standardization phase, with emerging early products and trials coming up in 2017 and 2018, according to Matt Branda, director of technical marketing at...
Facebook appears to be testing a feature to help users find nearby free and public Wi-Fi hot spots, according to news reports.
TheNextWeb spotted the new Wi-Fi finder option in the Apple iOS app and Facebook confirmed its existence to VentureBeat, but availability appears to...
Keysight Technologies reported flat year-over-year revenues in the most recent quarter, but delivered at the high end of its guidance to Wall Street.
Revenues were $751 million for Keysight's fiscal fourth quarter, compared to $750 million during the same period last year. Keysight President and CEO...
"5G" technology is all about big ideas: incredibly high speeds, low latency and complex multitechnology networks expected to support new, demanding use cases and billions of new devices.
One of the fundamental challenges for 5G will be fitting those big ideas into very small spaces –...
As device manufacturers seek to boost fast charging and data transfer capabilities, many of them are starting to equip wireless devices with USB Type-C ports in lieu of proprietary or micro-USB connectors.
However, the increased complexity and high-power capabilities of USB Type-C are putting new demands...
Download RTSA Application Note, RF & MW Interference Challenges in the Field Using Real-time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA)
Signals can run, but they can’t hide from the FieldFox handheld analyzers with real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA).
Learn tips on how to find every elusive signal and strategies to...
Learn practical strategies to overcome RF and microwave interference challenges in the field by downloading Keysight Technologies’ new application note on real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA). Read about the different types of interference encountered in wireless communication networks. Uncover the drawbacks associated with traditional interference...
Rohde and Schwarz says it has developed the first tester for measuring over-the-air transmit power in millimeter wave frequencies, with support for development of both cellular "5G" and the frequencies planned for use in 802.11ad and 802.11ay.
The NRPM OTA power measurement test solution has...
Cell site deployment is complex, costly and multi-staged. For RRH (Remote Radio Head) installation, there is typically an installation phase, and a completely separate turn-up phase when the BBUs (Baseband Units) are finally activated. However, a new process is emerging called BBU Emulation whereby...
BOULDER, Colorado – The First Responders Network Authority opened a testing lab where devices and applications will be evaluated for use on the planned national public safety LTE network.
The new facility has more than 4,600 square feet of lab space, including a Faraday cage...
