Keysight Technologies, a maker of software design tools, has enabled the first Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 16 (Rel-16) sidelink over-the-air interoperability testing between the Ettifos Sirius 5G-V2X sidelink platform and the Autotalks Secton3 5G-V2X chipset. This was achieved using Keysight's PathWave signal generation for NR-V2X and X-app for 5G NR V2X modulation analysis measurement application.
As connected car and autonomous driving technologies advance, 5G is playing an increasingly important role in automotive applications. Sidelink communication, an essential part of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) systems, allows vehicles to communicate directly with each other and the road infrastructure, without relying on a central network.
The 5G New Radio (NR) V2X specification, based on the Rel-16 standard, aims to provide higher throughput, better reliability, lower latency and enable real-time data sharing.
“This interoperability test marks a major step forward in realizing the potential of 5G-V2X technology, paving the way for safer, more connected and more efficient transportation systems around the world,” said Thomas Goetzle, vice president and general manager of Keysight's Automotive and Energy Solutions. “We look forward to working with Autotalks and Etifos to continue exploring new frontiers for 5G technology.”
The interoperability tests were designed to demonstrate successful communication between the Ettifos Sirius platform and the Autotalks Secton3 chipset using the sidelink profile defined in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) standard EN 303 798. Keysight's NR V2X test solutions also facilitated physical layer testing, enabling interference-free communication.
The companies say the successful testing demonstrates that device and chipmakers are ready to support advanced V2X services and applications.
“This test marks a pivotal moment for the advancement of 5G vehicle-to-everything connectivity, confirming that our software-upgradable 5G-V2X in-vehicle unit delivers reliable, interference-free communications for road safety and convenience applications,” said Kangmin Lee, chief operating officer of Etifos. “The collaboration between Keysight, Etifos and Autotalks allows us to jointly advance 5G-V2X, bringing us one step closer to realizing large-scale global deployment.”
“The success of the 3GPP Release 16 5G-V2X interoperability event further highlights the readiness of our third generation chipsets for mass deployment. This achievement builds on our proven track record in 3GPP Release 14 and Release 15 LTE-V2X, and ITS-G5 technologies,” said Amos Freund, vice president of research and development at Autotalks.
