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Keysight Increases Validated Test Cases for Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network Certification Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Keysight has 145 approved test cases available for non-terrestrial network chipset, module, and device certification onto Skylo mobile operator networks

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  • Keysight has 145 approved test cases available for non-terrestrial network chipset, module, and device certification onto Skylo mobile operator networks
    Test cases emulate real world conditions including geostationary orbit, geosynchronous orbit and signal-to-noise-plus-interference ratio
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), today announces that Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has extended the number of its test cases available for the Skylo Technologies non-terrestrial network (NTN) certification program to 145.
  • Recognizing this critical industry need, Keysight and Skylo have been collaborating to develop seamless NTN certification testing solutions approved by organizations such as the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the PTCRB.
  • The new, jointly developed test cases cover radio frequency (RF) and functional performance aspects of NB communication that are unique to NTN.
  • Keysight and Skylo are continuing to collaborate on supplementary tests for future releases of Skylo's NTN certification program.

Keysight Leads Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network Certification Program with Validated Test Cases

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has extended the number of its test cases available for the Skylo Technologies non-terrestrial network (NTN) certification program to 21.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has extended the number of its test cases available for the Skylo Technologies non-terrestrial network (NTN) certification program to 21.
  • Recognizing this critical industry need, Keysight and Skylo have been collaborating to develop seamless NTN certification testing solutions approved by organizations such as the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the PTCRB.
  • This strategic partnership positions Keysight as the leading test equipment vendor for the Skylo Certification program and NTN testing.
  • Keysight and Skylo are continuing to collaborate on supplementary tests for future releases of Skylo’s NTN certification program.

Keysight Gains Validation for First 3GPP Release 16 16/32 Transmitter Performance Enhancement Test Cases

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Networks based on 5G NR standards support multi-antenna technologies known as MIMO, which improve spectral efficiency and enhance communication.

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  • Networks based on 5G NR standards support multi-antenna technologies known as MIMO, which improve spectral efficiency and enhance communication.
  • To implement multi-antenna systems, enhanced precoding techniques are applied to the transmitter to map data into the different transmit antennas.
  • As part of Rel-16, the 3GPP added new test cases to validate device performance in multi-antenna systems.
  • Keysight S8705A RF/RRM test solution is the first to gain validation for these new tests, which require unprecedented fading resources to emulate 16 and 32 transmitter connections to use equipment (UE) with 2 and 4 receivers.

Keysight Validates First Test Case for 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Networks Standard

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has validated the first protocol conformance test case for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has validated the first protocol conformance test case for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.
  • The validated test case, which is for use with Keysight’s 5G network emulation conformance test platform (TP168), was obtained at the Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #76 meeting of the Global Certification Forum (GCF).
  • The new NB-IoT NTN test case is available through the S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset and verifies that chipsets and devices can handle the path loss and delays associated with NTN.
  • Keysight’s Protocol Conformance Toolset provides designers with a comprehensive suite of test cases prioritized by GCF and PTCRB that can be used to certify chipsets, modules, and devices and accelerate time to market.

STMicroelectronics achieves Vodafone NB-IoT certification for location-aware cellular IoT modules

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 2023 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the achievement of Vodafone NB-IoT certification of its ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS modules.

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  • Geneva, Switzerland, August 22, 2023 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the achievement of Vodafone NB-IoT certification of its ST87M01 NB-IoT and GNSS modules.
  • The ST87M01 combines cellular IoT connectivity and geolocation in a miniaturized, low-power, integrated module featured for wide-ranging IoT and smart-industrial applications.
  • “Completing our test program with Vodafone assures our customers of a reliable and future-proof data connection for their IoT solutions that leverage this module’s novel and power-efficient features,” said Domenico Arrigo, General Manager, Industrial and Power Conversion Division, STMicroelectronics.
  • A selection of protocol stacks is available to handle popular IoT use cases, including IPv6, TCP/UDP, CoAP/LWM2M, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS and TLS/DTLS.

Keysight Secures First Release 16 Power Saving Test Case Validations

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) gained approval for the industry’s first 5G New Radio (NR) Release 16 (Rel-16) power saving test cases for demodulation and radio resource management (RRM) in the n78 frequency band.

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  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) gained approval for the industry’s first 5G New Radio (NR) Release 16 (Rel-16) power saving test cases for demodulation and radio resource management (RRM) in the n78 frequency band.
  • With the addition of these test cases available through the S8705A RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset , Keysight extends its test case leadership by having the greatest number of new test case / band validations and activating the greatest number of new work items now available for certification testing.
  • In addition to securing the Release 16 demodulation and RRM validated test cases, we are working on the new power-saving test cases for Release 17.
  • These new validated test cases firmly cement Keysight’s leadership of having the best 5G NR test case coverage in the industry at 98%.”

Keysight First to Submit Protocol Conformance Test Case for 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Networks Standards

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, IOT (Internet of Things), Data Management, Agriculture, GCF, PTCRB, 3GPP, Global Certification Forum, Health, Transport, NTN Buzztime, NB, NYSE, NTN

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has submitted the first protocol conformance test case for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has submitted the first protocol conformance test case for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.
  • The submission was verified using the Keysight Protocol Conformance Toolset .
  • Keysight’s Protocol Conformance Toolset provides a comprehensive suite of test cases prioritized by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the PTCRB that is used to certify the standards compliance of new mobile devices.
  • Once the test case is approved by the 3GPP, network equipment, chipset, and device makers will be able to speed market introductions of devices and modules supporting advanced NTN features.

Keysight Enables ritt7Layers as Newest O-RAN ALLIANCE Open Testing & Integration Center

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled ritt7Layers to join the O-RAN ALLIANCE community of Open Testing & Integration Centers (OTICs) in the Asia-Pacific region to provide O-RAN certification and badging for open radio access network (Open RAN) components.

Key Points: 
  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled ritt7Layers to join the O-RAN ALLIANCE community of Open Testing & Integration Centers (OTICs) in the Asia-Pacific region to provide O-RAN certification and badging for open radio access network (Open RAN) components.
  • The lab setup includes the Keysight Open RAN Architecture (KORA) and Network Emulation Solutions to provide end-to-end testing for 5G and 4G/LTE networks.
  • This combination accelerates product time-to-market, ensures interoperability of Open RAN equipment, reduces testing time, and ensure compliance with the latest 5G and LTE standards.
  • Our end-to-end test solutions portfolio enables ritt7Layers to expand its service offerings to include critical testing services for private network industries.”

NSF Launches Contents and Claims Certified Guideline for Beauty, Cosmetic, and Personal Care Products

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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NSF, an independent, not-for-profit public health and safety organization, today announced the launch of Guideline 527, Contents and Claims Certified for beauty, cosmetic and personal care products.

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  • NSF, an independent, not-for-profit public health and safety organization, today announced the launch of Guideline 527, Contents and Claims Certified for beauty, cosmetic and personal care products.
  • “Quality is cheaper when done right the first time,” said Katherine Fillinger, Senior Manager, Global Certification, at NSF.
  • "Guideline 527 is a solution that ensures that beauty and personal care products are safe, effective, and meet consumer expectations," said Katherine Fillinger, Senior Manager, Global Certification at NSF.
  • The Contents & Claims Certified mark is a sign to regulators, industry and consumers that the cosmetic, soap or OTC drug product has been found to be compliant with Guideline 527.

Renesas to Bolster Low-Power WAN Product Line with NB-IoT-Capable Wireless Module

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Renesas announced the details of the new product at electronica, Munich, Germany, November 15-18, 2022.

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  • Renesas announced the details of the new product at electronica, Munich, Germany, November 15-18, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005019/en/
    Similar to its predecessor, the RYZ014A module, the RYZ024A offers seamless Cat-M1 wireless connection capability, but the new module adds the option to integrate NB-IoT.
  • Renesas second-generation wireless module based on our Monarch 2 platform offers a certified hardware and software combination with all of the advanced features needed to accelerate the implementation of wireless IoT systems around the world.
  • Renesas has developed the "Solar Powered Location Tracker" solution, which is a modular asset tracking solution with flexible wireless options that efficiently transmit data.