NI and TU-Dreden collaborate on 5G research

Posted to News on 30th May 2012, 15:52

NI and TU-Dreden collaborate on 5G research

National Instruments is announcing its collaboration with TU-Dresden on the exploration of new technologies for 5G wireless systems using NI LabVIEW system design software. Research on 5G wireless systems is in its infancy as 3.5G and 4G systems are still largely in development. TU-Dresden previously pioneered 3G systems research in conjunction with the Vodafone Chair Mobile Communications Systems, which is dedicated to cutting-edge research in wireless communication technology.

Dr Gerhard Fettweis, Head of the Vodafone Chair Mobile Communications Systems, says: "National Instruments RF and communications tools will enable us to design OFDM prototyping systems within a single software design flow. With the modular NI PXI system, we can start with a SISO link and expand to complex MIMO configuration with limited modifications to the code, exceeding an 8×8 setup, as our research evolves."

Dr James Truchard, President, CEO and Cofounder of National Instruments, says: "TU-Dresden is one of the world's top research universities, and they're leading the way in groundbreaking research to prototype next-generation wireless communication systems. We are proud to accelerate the development of future technologies that will ultimately impact anyone who uses a cellphone."

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