![]() The world beyond 5G is of particular interest to Analog Devices and Mathworks. "That is why we partnered with Radiall, one of the leading manufacturers of microwave switching," he explained. "The switching system must not inhibit instrumentation access to the 5G signal-our products should not be the weakest portion of the signal path," he added. Meanwhile, at Pickering Interfaces, where the focus is on switching, the key topic of interest is signal integrity, noted Bob Stasonis, sales and marketing director. "We expect radar and electronic warfare to continue to be important as the technology there continues to evolve and techniques become more sophisticated," said Ghabra. Of course, the move to 5G and the test and measurement needs associated with it are important to both Boonton and Noisecom, noted John Ghabra, product manager at parent company Wireless Telecom Group. "Evaluating the data channel from backhaul antennas to optical networking cables to PC backplanes will require test solutions to characterize all these segments," noted Stanley Oda, Anritsu product manager. The increased bandwidths required to handle the volume of data expected on the 5G networks also is a percolating topic. In addition to 5G, other important topics for the RF and wireless industry include new techniques for digital predistortion (DPD), the rollout of IEEE 802.11ax, the proliferation of automotive radar, and new radio standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), he said. "5G will certainly be an important topic at IMS 2017, with emphasis both in the <6-GHz band and the millimeter wave (mmWave) bands," said David Hall, principal marketing manager, RF and wireless at National Instruments. "The standards should be targeted to both wireless service and equipment providers and test laboratories test equipment makers then can better address those needs with cost-effective solutions," noted Rob Rowe, engineering manager. ![]() Several seem to agree that 5G is a wellspring of developments and important topics-though they also shared some other "top of mind" RF and microwave topics.įor example, as a company focusing on the testing needs of the wireless industry, AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation believes there is a strong need to clarify testing standards for 5G and related wireless technologies. Attendees represent plenty of "who's who" companies-and those attending shared some of the topics and opportunities on which they are focusing. In addition to the technical paper presentations and workshops, the symposium also includes a commercial exhibition. In addition, event organizers are emphasizing the "5G Wave," and the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) in partnership with the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) are collaborating on a special 5G Summit. ![]() Colocated with IMS are the IEEE RFIC and ARFTG conferences, which organizers call, respectively, the premier IEEE conference on RFIC technology and the conference for detailed technical discussions of RF test-and-measurement challenges. This year, Hawaii is hosting the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS), a key annual international meeting for microwave technologists.
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