Keysight and Capgemini Validate 5G New Radio RAN Solution for Non-Terrestrial Networks
20 Marzo 2024 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
- End-to-end validation of non-terrestrial networks using
Capgemini’s 5G New Radio central unit and distributed unit
framework with Keysight
- Enables Capgemini to quickly deploy 5G New Radio
non-terrestrial network radio access network by validating network
protocols and orbit channel modeling
- Solutions emulate a constellation of satellites in low earth
orbit and emulate real network traffic
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Capgemini have
successfully validated non-terrestrial network (NTN) test scenarios
in a set-up using Capgemini’s 5G New Radio (NR) central unit (CU)
and distributed unit (DU) framework supporting NTN functionality.
The validation was made possible with Keysight’s UeSIM UE Emulation
RAN and Propsim Channel Emulator solutions, which offer end-to-end performance by emulating
real network traffic.
The validation is based on 3GPP Release 17 standards which
includes significant enhancements to several radio access network
functionalities. In the context of NTN, 5G radio access network
(RAN) gNodeB base stations continue to play a crucial role,
especially in satellite-based communication systems. gNode B brings
more reliable connectivity, extending the range of 5G to remote
areas, while also paving the way for innovation and new NTN
deployments, such as internet of things (IoT) and connected
vehicles.
Capgemini validated its 5G NR gNodeB feature using Keysight’s
UeSim Emulation RAN solution, which emulates NTN enabled user
devices, and Keysight’s Propsim solution, which emulates satellite
conditions such as delay and doppler shift. The solution addresses
the complexities associated with the introduction of 5G NR gNodeB
NTN features by quickly testing and validating network protocols
and orbit channel modeling.
The first live demonstration of Capgemini’s 5G NR NTN CU/DU
framework capability took place at Mobile World Congress 2024 and
was accomplished by emulating a constellation of satellites in low
earth orbit (LEO) with Propsim and emulating real network traffic
with the UeSIM UE Emulation RAN solution. The demonstration will be
presented again at Satellite 2024 from March 19-21.
Rajat Kapoor, Head of Software Frameworks at Capgemini, said:
“Capgemini's 5G NTN software framework is specifically crafted
to expedite the implementation of diverse satellite-based
communication systems by the Satcom industry. The validation and
interoperability of our 5G NTN software framework with key
collaborators such as Keysight are crucial milestones, enabling
swift progress to meet the escalating demand for 5G NR NTN
deployment. This includes catering to different deployment models
like transparent or regenerative, and broadband and IoT use cases,
ensuring adaptability to various scenarios.”
Peng Cao, Vice President, and General Manager for Keysight's
Wireless Test Group, said: “Keysight’s industry-leading
Sky-to-Lab NTN portfolio accelerates the development and deployment
of NTN systems as it offers state of the art simulation and
emulation capabilities for UEs, mobility combined with channel and
orbit modeling required to test diverse satellite systems
implementations in the lab environment under real-world conditions.
By working closely with partners such as Capgemini, Keysight is
helping to accelerate Open RAN deployments for non-terrestrial
networks.”
About Keysight Technologies
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bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500
company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and
test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with
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