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Accelerate non-terrestrial network (NTN) innovations. Reduce risk and speed satellite development on the ground to ensure optimal performance in space. Detect and identify signal interference, while monitoring RF emissions, for a smooth launch. Post launch, measure operational performance of the NTN / satellite communication network equipment and radio components.

Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Ecosystem

Discover Your NTN Ground Solutions

S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset

Direct-to-Device NTN Service Validation

Use satellite and terrestrial RF channel emulation to test direct-to-device NTN service in the lab.

Device Chipset Test

Evaluate direct-to-device NTN functionality and performance with advanced network emulation.

NTN System Modeling and Simulation

Model and emulate NTN and terrestrial network interoperability.

RAN Validation

Use UE emulation to validate NTN end-to-end performance with up to thousands of UEs.

S8707A RF/RRM Carrier Acceptance Toolset

Device RF Compliance

Ensure NTN device RF / RRM performance against conformance and carrier test requirements.

SJ001A WaveJudge Wireless Analyzer Toolset

Real-Time NTN Signaling Analysis

Accelerate NTN uplink and downlink signaling performance optimization or error debugging.

S8706A Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset software

Device Protocol Compliance

Ensure NTN device protocol signaling against specific carrier test requirements.

Keysight's FieldFox N9918B Handheld Analyzer

In-Field Satellite Cell Coverage Test

Use handheld RF spectrum analysis to easily investigate NTN RF signals.

RF Transceiver and Component Test

Measure and analyze RF transceivers: device, base station, gateway, satellite.

SystemVue electronic system level design software

RF Simulation

Prototype and design platforms for complex RF systems in NTNs.

Chipset and Device Verification

Use advanced network emulation to develop and verify direct-to-device NTN functionality and performance.

RF Channel Emulation

Develop and verify direct-to-device NTN features; stress test device performance across use scenarios.

Device RF Conformance

Ensure NTN device RF / RRM performance against conformance test requirements.

S8704A Protocol Conformance Toolset Software

Device Protocol Conformance

Ensure NTN device protocol signaling against conformance requirements.

Real-Time NTN Signaling Analysis

Accelerate NTN uplink and downlink signaling performance optimization; error debugging.

Device Protocol Compliance Test

Ensure NTN device protocol signaling against specific carrier test requirements.

RF Simulation for NTN Systems

Prototype and design platforms for complex RF systems in non-terrestrial networks.

RF Transceiver and Component Test

Measure and analyze RF chipsets, components, and devices with multi-band RF vector transceiver.

RAN Development for NTNs

Use advanced UE emulation to develop direct-to-device NTN features for RAN.

Base Station / RAN Emulation

Develop and verify direct-to-device NTN features and stress test base station / RAN performance.

Base Station Transceiver Test

Measure multi-band non-signaling RF measurements across NTN RF bands on base station and components.

Real-Time Signaling Analysis

Accelerate NTN uplink and downlink signaling performance optimization or error debugging.

U5040BSCB Open RAN Studio for O-RU Testing and Validation

O-RAN Traffic Over Ethernet Test

Construct, play, capture, and measure O-RAN traffic over Ethernet fronthaul interfaces.

RF Simulation for NTN Systems

Prototype and design platforms for complex RF systems in non-terrestrial networks.

NTN System Modeling and Simulation

Plan NTNs and terrestrial network interoperability.

Find Your NTN Space Solutions

NTN Emulation and Modeling

Build out network concepts through complex simulation with a multi-domain battlefield network emulator.

Field Test and Terrestrial Spectrum Analysis

Measure operational performance and corrective measures in the field.

Satellite Signal Monitoring Reference Solution

Detect and identify signal interference; record for post-analysis.

Device RF Compliance

Ensure NTN device RF / RRM performance against specific satellite network operator test requirements.

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Software Test and Automation Intelligence

Test software user interfaces to validate operation.

BreakingPoint - network security testing platform

Applications and Network Security Testing

Test network security with instrumented network traffic.

NTN RAN Validation

Use advanced satellite & terrestrial RF channel emulation to test satellites and ground stations in the lab.

Direct-to-Device NTN Service Validation

Use advanced satellite and terrestrial RF channel emulation to test satellites and ground stations in lab.

NTN RF Transceiver and Component Test

Measure and analyze RF transceivers: device, base station, gateway, and satellite.

Handheld Spectrum Analysis

Monitor RF emissions as the launch pad.

Signal Monitoring and Recording

Detect and identify signal interference; record for post-analysis.

Real-Time Spectrum Analysis

Monitor RF emissions at the launch pad.

PathWave Phased-Array Antenna Simulation

Model antenna arrays to optimize performance characteristics.

Satellite System Modeling and Simulation

Simulate RF subsystems to reduce risk and accelerate development.

E4561E PathWave 5G NT NTN Channel Model Kit

5G NR NTN Channel Model Simulation

Model the channel propagation characteristics for GEO, MEO, and LEO.

PathWave System Design (SystemVue)

Prototype and design platforms for complex RF systems.

Satellite Link Emulation

Use advanced satellite and terrestrial RF channel emulation to test satellites and ground stations in the lab.

Phase Noise Measurement

Assure satellite system clocks will not impact wideband communications.

Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) verification

Verify payloads and flight hardware before AIT and launch.

Wideband Signal Generation

Generate wideband SatCom waveforms (5G, DVB-S2X, etc.).

Custom Waveform Modulation Creation

Create custom OFDM and IQ waveforms for system simulation and test.

Vector Network Analysis

Perform high-density network analysis of multipath systems.

Modulation Distortion Measurement

Extract linear and non-linear distortion using operational SatCom waveforms.

The MP4300A modular, six channel solar array simulator allows you to verify a satellite's power management system

Solar Array Simulation

Test satellite power distribution, leveraging realistic solar power generation.

RP7900 Series Regenerative Power Supplies

Power Simulation

Simulate battery storage and payload power loading.

Keysight's N4391B Optical Modulation Analyzer

Optical Modulation Analysis

Analyze modulated optical waveforms from satellite sub assemblies.

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Optical Measurements

Analyze optical responsivity, spectral response, insertion loss, polarization dependent loss.

NTN Device and Chipset Test

Evaluate direct-to-device NTN functionality and performance with advanced network emulation.

Antenna Measurement

Measure antenna patterns and perform phased-array calibration.

Satellite System Modeling and Simulation

Simulate RF subsystems to reduce risk and accelerate development.

Phased-Array Simulation

Model antenna arrays to optimize performance characteristics.

Wideband Signal Generation

Generate wideband SatCom waveforms (5G, DVB-S2X, etc.).

PathWave X-Series Applications for signal analysis

Group Delay and Channel Quality Measurement

Characterize RF components with spectrum, amplitude, phase, and group delay.

Custom Waveform Modulation Creation

Integrate complex waveform modulation formats into system simulations.

Field Test and Terrestrial Spectrum Analysis

Measure operational performance and corrective measures in the field.

Multi-Band Vector Transceiver System Test

Test NTN / satellite communication network equipment and radio components.

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Learn how to accelerate your NTN innovation by exploring our full line-up list of available use cases. Search for your use case of interest by product area, workstage flow, engineering specialty, or technology sector.

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UE Emulation RAN Solutions

Validate end-to-end radio access network (RAN) performance by emulating real network traffic over both radio and O-RAN fronthaul interfaces.

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Wireless Analyzers

Identify complex causes of interoperability problems and understand the interactions between the mobile station or UE and the base station at all layers.

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Open RAN Studio

Construct, play, capture, and measure O-RAN traffic over 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps fronthaul Ethernet interfaces.

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FieldFox Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

Verify the performance of network components with benchtop-level accuracy in a rugged, handheld device that can function as a vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, or all-in-one combination analyzer.

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Channel Emulation Solutions

Enable full-stack, end-to-end, real-world performance testing of wireless devices, network infrastructure equipment, and access points in a laboratory environment.

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Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

Monitor a wide spectrum for continuous RF signal acquisition, watch for transient or intermittent events, and initiate signal capture, measurement, and display.

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Eggplant Test

Use a model-based digital twin test approach and harness the power of artificial intelligence. Eggplant Test provides extensive coverage, optimizes user experience, and improves your quality assurance process.

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S8711A Test Application Scheduling and LTE 5G Connected

UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform

Validate the performance of 5G-enabled factory devices over the air with chambers designed for different test cases across the workflow.

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Software Tools for NTN

5G NR NTN Channel Model Simulation

Model the channel propagation characteristics for GEO, MEO, and LEO.

EXata Network Modeling

Create a network digital twin for real-time network simulation and emulation for development, analysis, testing, and cyber assessment.

Network Security Test

Stay one step ahead of attacks with dynamic security intelligence to ensure the highest-performing security for your network and apps.

Spectrum Monitoring Surveyor 4D Software

Get software measurement insights you need to anticipate test challenges and validate your designs.

Demos 2023.08.01

Accelerate NB-IoT NTN Device Testing

This video demonstrates Keysight’s S8705A device conformance toolset (which utilizes the E7515B UXM 5G wireless network emulator) being used to test an NB-IoT-enabled handset with direct-to-device non-terrestrial network (NTN) communication capability.

2023.08.01

Demos 2023.07.28

Testing a 5G NR NTN Handset

Bring complex low-earth orbit (LEO) high-velocity Doppler channel emulation to your lab. In this video, we test a 5G NR non-terrestrial network (NTN)-enabled handset’s ability to stream data, utilize emergency SMS, and perform other functions utilizing NTN communications.

2023.07.28

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Self-Paced Learning

Keysight offers online courses covering a range of NTN topics spanning wireless communications and aerospace defense use cases.

eBooks 2024.02.28

The Definitive Guide to Non-Terrestrial Networks

Understand satellite fundamentals, standards, trade-offs, and innovations shaping the non-terrestrial network landscape.

2024.02.28

White Papers 2024.01.16

RF System Measurement Science Launches 5G NTNs

Confront and overcome challenges in 5G NTN deployments with virtual simulation, emulation, and digital twin technology using RF system measurement science.

2024.01.16

Above & Beyond Podcast: Space and Satellite

Find out what fuels the rapid pace of innovation in space tech, as experts cover the technology and capabilities spurring new commercial entrants.

Reports 2023.04.06

Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity is an in-depth survey of current and future trends in the space tech industry. The survey analyzes drivers of the growth within the industry, technology trends, and the challenges at hand.

2023.04.06

Solution Briefs 2023.09.25

How to Simulate a 5G NTN RF Link and Transmission Channel

This solution brief examines how to simulate a 5G NTN RF link and channel model for a transmit / receive pair in a transparent payload architecture using Keysight System Design simulation software.

2023.09.25

All Things 5G Podcast: Non-Terrestrial Networks

5G will expand the reach of cellular networks through satellite connectivity. But what technical challenges does adding satellite links to 5G introduce and how can they be overcome?

Blog: NTN for 5G and Global Connectivity

3GPP Rel 17 allows 5G operators to expand service beyond terrestrial networks, extending the reach of digital communication to remote communities and increasing personal freedom and security.

Demos 2023.09.13

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (5GNTN) Channel Simulation

Discover the power of 5G NTN channel and trajectory visualization for precise analysis of PHY design, RF link budget, and seamless export to PropSim channel emulator.

2023.09.13

White Papers 2022.10.04

Military-Grade 5G: Use Cases and Challenges

5G will boost capabilities ranging from critical communications to autonomous vehicles and robotic surgery.

2022.10.04

Solution Briefs 2023.10.20

5G NTN Testing Using Keysight S8825A Satellite & Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset

Keysight’s S8825A Satellite and Aerospace Emulation Toolset provides a powerful set of assets for testing the 5G NTN devices and networks. The solution is based on the PROPSIM channel emulator product line and utilizes the UXM network emulation products and WaveJudge wireless analyzers. Complemented with the required accessories, S8825A provides end-to-end satellite link testing capabilities for not only the standard 3GPP 5G NTN but any NTN satellite systems.

2023.10.20

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Explore all of our NTN resources online, from blogs to white papers, application notes, brochures, videos, and more.

"We are pleased to partner with Keysight Technologies to accelerate our certification program to unlock a whole ecosystem of NB-NTN chipsets, modules, and devices. This partnership will solidify our commitment to connectivity, innovation, and our role as a global NTN leader."

Andrew Nuttal, CTO and Co-founder, Skylo Technologies

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What are you looking for?

Enable Next-Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks

Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Ecosystem

Discover Your NTN Ground Solutions

Find Your NTN Space Solutions

Find the Solution to Your Use Case

Discover Keysight's NTN Solutions

UE Emulation RAN Solutions

Wireless Analyzers

Open RAN Studio

FieldFox Handheld Spectrum Analyzers

Channel Emulation Solutions

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

Eggplant Test

UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform

Software Tools for NTN

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