Accelerating testing across the workow to
put 5G devices in the hands of customers
Making 5G Work
Introduction
The 5G Device Relay Race
5G is moving fast. Accelerating 5G deployments globally are having a ripple
effect throughout the mobile ecosystem.
5G also represents an exponential increase in technical complexity. Key
challenges come from 5G new radio (NR), massive multiple input multiple
output (MIMO), millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies, and over-the-air (OTA)
test methods.
The 4 Sprints of the 5G Device Workow
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CONFORMANCE ACCEPTANCE MANUFACTURING
Protocol R&D RF Automation Functional KPI
Protocol
Conformance
RF / RRM
Conformance
Carrier Acceptance Manufacturing
Device makers must effectively overcome these challenges to reach
commercialization faster than the competition.
Like a relay race, 5G consists of four sprints for devices- design,
conformance, carrier acceptance test (CAT), and manufacturing. This paper
includes useful tips to help you accelerate your time to market across the
workflow and reach first-to-market status.