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22 Sep 2026, 18:37
Keysight Expands Satellite Direct-to-Device Testing Coverage for NR-NTN
Keysight Technologies expanded its certification-ready testing portfolio for 5G non-terrestrial networks after securing new Radio Resource Management validations at the Global Certification Forum’s latest Certification Agreement Group meeting.
The newly approved Release 17 validations broaden Keysight’s NR-NTN device acceptance coverage across radio frequency, performance and RRM testing. The company now holds 113 validated NR-NTN conformance test cases under 3GPP specifications 38.521-5 and 38.533.
The expansion is aimed at chipset makers, device manufacturers, operators and certification laboratories preparing for satellite direct-to-device services. As non-geostationary satellite constellations move closer to supporting standard smartphones and connected devices, manufacturers need standardized testing to verify interoperability and performance before commercialization.
Keysight achieved the validations using its Wireless Network Emulation Solutions. The company said its broader NR-NTN portfolio also supports development work tied to Release 18 and Release 19 requirements.
The update strengthens Keysight’s position in satellite-enabled 5G testing as terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks increasingly converge, while also giving the company exposure to longer-term 6G development and certification demand.
Keysight Technologies expanded its certification-ready testing portfolio for 5G non-terrestrial networks after securing new Radio Resource Management validations at the Global Certification Forum’s latest Certification Agreement Group meeting.
The newly approved Release 17 validations broaden Keysight’s NR-NTN device acceptance coverage across radio frequency, performance and RRM testing. The company now holds 113 validated NR-NTN conformance test cases under 3GPP specifications 38.521-5 and 38.533.
The expansion is aimed at chipset makers, device manufacturers, operators and certification laboratories preparing for satellite direct-to-device services. As non-geostationary satellite constellations move closer to supporting standard smartphones and connected devices, manufacturers need standardized testing to verify interoperability and performance before commercialization.
Keysight achieved the validations using its Wireless Network Emulation Solutions. The company said its broader NR-NTN portfolio also supports development work tied to Release 18 and Release 19 requirements.
The update strengthens Keysight’s position in satellite-enabled 5G testing as terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks increasingly converge, while also giving the company exposure to longer-term 6G development and certification demand.
