5G and 6G Wireless Research and Prototyping

Researchers are using SDR to understand Massive MIMO, a critical 5G and 6G technology.

Real-Time Prototyping to Accelerate Discovery

Researchers are using NI’s 5G and 6G solutions to quickly move from mathematical models to over-the-air testbeds

NI’s 5G and 6G solutions enable researchers to quickly move from mathematical models to over-the-air testbeds—going beyond simulation to real-world experiments. Testbeds offer the ability to evaluate how new technologies will perform under realistic conditions and their potential for increasing network performance and enabling new services. Through integration of hardware and software, NI provides flexible solutions for engineers to rapidly prototype and deploy real-time wireless communications systems.

Evolve 5G and 6G Research with SDR Technology

By leveraging software defined radio (SDR) technology, NI solutions combine flexibility and performance to enable researchers to experiment with new concepts and quickly iterate. Co-processing and FPGA acceleration pair with highly capable RF front ends to deliver real-time systems that are ideal for wireless research and prototyping. The modular, open architectures allow hardware and software system extensions to adapt to changing needs as wireless networks evolve beyond 5G.

NI is supporting the evolution of Mobile connectivity and networks to beyond 5G and 6G with SDR technology.

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