5G Impact on Wireless Device Lab Testing
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Few technologies have arrived with more fanfare and greater promise than 5G. Fifth generation (5G) cellular promises a list of impressive numbers that far exceed today’s 4G LTE specifications. The 5G network of the 2020s is slated to deliver us:
Download peak speeds of up to 20 Gbps, upload peak speeds of 10 Gbps
99.999% reliability
1 millisecond latency
Sub-meter level of location accuracy
Support for up to 1 million devices per square kilometer
This paper discusses why 5G is inherently more complex than 4G and how that additional complexity has created new test challenges and considerations for operators, device OEMs, test labs and chipset manufacturers. It covers both expected and unexpected test challenges along with insight on a 5G test strategy that meets immediate high-priority needs while laying the foundation to support future requirements.