Keysight claims a first for 3GPP C-V2X RF conformance
Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) validation has been achieved for what is claimed to be the industry’s first cellular vehicle-to-everything communications (C-V2X) radio frequency (RF) conformance test case. Keysight says that this will enable the automotive industry to accelerate commercialisation of connected cars and autonomous vehicles.
Performance validation of C-V2X is crucial for C-V2X certification and commercialisation. 3GPP validation of Keysight’s conformance test case enables the C-V2X connected ecosystem to achieve performance compliance with the specifications of the 3GPP standards, both for Release 14 and 5G new radio (NR) Release 16.
The test case validation, which took place in Texas, USA was based on Keysight’s 5G radio frequency (RF) and radio resource management (RRM) DVT and Conformance Toolset and the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset platform, which is designed to deliver precise positioning, efficient processing and security capabilities.
Keysight joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) in 2016. The cross-industry consortium helps define 5G V2X communications. According to Kailash Narayanan, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s Wireless Test group, “Our C-V2X test solution portfolio offers a comprehensive approach to testing RF protocol and application layers, enabling users to confidently evolve with the latest 3GPP standards and safety requirements. We look forward to actively supporting the full suite of conformance scenarios, which will accelerate C-V2X device certification.”
Keysight’s 5G RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset offers C-V2X end-to-end signaling test capabilities that include Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal emulation for validating User-to-UTRAN (Uu) and PC5 links.
Keysight’s 5G RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset is part of Keysight’s suite of 5G network emulation solutions. It cost-effectively addresses a wide range of test needs on a single platform using common software. Early access to a wide range of 5G NR protocol and RF test cases for both non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode in FR1 and FR2 allows market makers to quickly and cost-effectively address global test requirements of 5G multi-mode devices in different form factors. Keysight 5G Conformance Toolsets are used by test labs including Bureau Veritas, Tech Mahindra and PCTEST, and offer test cases validated by both by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) certification bodies for wireless technologies.
