The demonstration used MediaTek's Helio M70 multimode modem and Keysight's 5G network simulation solution to achieve the theoretical maximum throughput of over 100 MHz NR bandwidth in both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes. These high data transfer speeds are necessary to deliver enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) for applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and ultra-high-definition video streaming.
“MediaTek’s active development of 5G technology provides fast and reliable broadband to users worldwide,” said JS Pan, CEO of MediaTek. “The joint demonstration with Keysight represents another significant step forward in 5G deployment. Device manufacturers collaborating with us can integrate multimode modems into their designs and accelerate the time to market for 5G NR mobile devices.”
Keysight’s 5G network simulation solution utilizes the UXM 5G wireless test platform to enable device validation and certification across the radio frequency (RF), radio resource management (RRM), and protocol phases. This compact solution addresses the entire device development workflow, from initial design through approval and manufacturing. MediaTek's Helio M70, compliant with the latest 3GPP Rel-15 standards, is currently the industry's only 5G modem with dual LTE and 5G (EN-DC) connectivity and multimode compatibility with any generation of mobile connectivity, from 2G to 5G. Furthermore, the Helio M70 is designed to support essential carrier features, such as HPUE compatibility.
“Keysight is enabling global mobile ecosystems to accelerate the development of 5G technology,” said Steve Yan, vice president and general manager of Keysight Technologies in the Greater China region. “By establishing a 5G NR data call with a multimode modem, we are demonstrating that Keysight can help users interested in the early launch of new use cases that require wireless broadband data transfer speeds.”
The two companies began their collaboration to accelerate the development of 5G technology more than two years ago. Keysight’s 5G protocol R&D toolkit, part of the company’s 5G network simulation suite, has enabled MediaTek to develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, conduct presilicon development, and validate full-stack chipsets at sub-6 GHz and mmWave frequencies. In December 2018, Keysight announced that MediaTek had selected its 5G Virtual Driving Test (VDT) toolkit to simulate real-world radio frequency network conditions in a laboratory environment, further expanding the collaboration between the two companies.
