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5G protocol testing solutions for the entire device development life cycle

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Custom Protocol Development Toolset

S8713A Custom Protocol Development Toolset allows users to create tailored 4G/5G control plane protocol signaling serviced by proven 3GPP-compliant L1/L2 layers.

Test domain Protocol
Workflow stage Development
Test types Signaling
Technology 5G NR
Use cases Custom Protocol Stack Development
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Signaling protocol and RF performance testing

Keysight protocol development solutions are ideally suited for next-generation wireless research, protocol verification, and custom protocol development. They support every phase of wireless device development, from pre-silicon protocol prototyping to systems integration and verification. Benefit from the early access to cutting-edge 5G features, enabling thorough testing of your implementations in complex, simulated real-world network scenarios. Within the portfolio, there is robust support for developing tailored 4G / 5G control plane protocol signaling, backed by proven 3GPP-compliant L1 / L2 layers. Request a quote for one of our popular configurations today. Need help selecting? Check out the resources below.

Multiprotocol support

Develop and test 5G NR and LTE protocols in non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) modes, enabling precise verification for cutting-edge wireless applications.

Wide frequency coverage

Supports sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) frequencies, providing detailed insights into diverse deployment scenarios.

Powerful debugging

Use logging features, including access to protocol stack parameters, enabling rapid troubleshooting and in-depth analysis of test case failures.

Flexible test automation

Create, edit, and automate test cases with high flexibility, including simulation of real network conditions and error injection.

Technology 5G NR, LTE, RedCap, W-CDMA, CAT-M, NB-IoT, WLAN
Test types Audio Quality, Battery Life, Data Throughput, Field-to-Lab, IMS, Negative Testing, Positioning, More…
Protocol stack development, Field-to-lab, Regression testing, Custom Protocol Stack Development

S8713A Custom Protocol Development Toolset allows users to create tailored 4G/5G control plane protocol signaling serviced by proven 3GPP-compliant L1/L2 layers.

Custom Protocol Development Toolset

S8713A Custom Protocol Development Toolset allows users to create tailored 4G/5G control plane protocol signaling serviced by proven 3GPP-compliant L1/L2 layers.

Test domain Protocol
Workflow stage Development
Test types Signaling
Technology 5G NR
Use cases Custom Protocol Stack Development
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Highlights

Keysight’s 5G Test Application (TA) Framework controls the UXM 5G network emulator platform which supports 4G LTE as well as both 5G NR deployment modes, Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA). The S8713A Custom Protocol Development (CPD) Toolset builds on this capability and provides access to service access points of control and observation (PCO’s) in the stack, plus a toolset for rapid encode/decoding of messages and data. This allows customization of higher-layer NAS/RRC procedures and user plane packets. This is enabled using a C# development environment based on Microsoft Visual Studio 2019.

  • The S8713A toolset offers:
  • Access to an industry-leading and proven 3GPP 4G and 5G protocol stack solution
  • Support for LTE and 5G NR, both FR1 and FR2 frequency bands
  • The ability to customize the RRC and NAS layer procedures to support individual needs
  • Switch between a 3GPP Base Station Emulation and your customized protocol supported in a C# programming environment
  • o Direct access to Signaling Radio Bearer (SRB)
  • o Direct access to Data Radio Bearer (DRB)
  • o Customizable NAS/AS Control Plane signaling and message encodes/decodes
  • Asynchronous handling of received NAS/AS control signaling and RLC/PDCP user plane data using a dedicated Windows Communications Foundation (WCF) interface
  • Full control of network emulator settings using SCPI commands
  • 3GPP compliant L1 & L2 stack; PDCP/RLC/MAC/PHY
  • Advanced logging features that enables rapid debugging and validation of user test cases
  • Access to all the full-featured network environments provided by the 5G Test Application Framework including; MIMO, Carrier Aggregation, FR1, FR2, FDD, TDD, DL & UL scheduling, End-to-End data, Voice/Video, and much more
  • The S8713A Custom Protocol Development Toolset is part of Keysight’s 5G Network Emulation Solution portfolio that addresses the entire device development workflow from early design to acceptance and manufacturing. It offers a comprehensive and unique solution that addresses the special need to develop and test proprietary higher layer protocol.

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