Data Sheet
The Keysight EEsof EDA 5G Baseband Verification Library from Keysight Technologies, Inc. supports
several multi-antenna system architectures, including digital, RF, and hybrid beamforming, as well
as advanced high-order MIMO signal processing. Consisting of signal processing building blocks,
subsystems, reference multi-antenna system modeling examples, and infrastructure components, the
library allows system architects to execute realistic technical research and easily migrate from one 5G
communication system design concept to another.
Demonstration videos and free evaluation files of the W1906 5G library being used to
investigate 5G architectures are available at:
5G Beamforming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH6eov3h1NM
5G PHY Waveforms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o9J-Wxbz8E
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The 5G library is intended for use in early research and development, and in academic research
systems to enable the exploration of algorithm and system robustness in multi-channel
propagation and interference situations.
Scenario: Configuration:
- OFDM-based Hybrid Beamforming System - UPA/ULA Antenna Array
- Realistic wideband HBF Channel Estimation - OmniDirectional / 3Sectors / Custom
Antenna Pattern
Solution: - Modified 3GPP 3D Channel Model
- Various channel H in different subcarriers (Max 256 Antennas) and NYU Channel Model
- Two step channel estimation approach
ChannelModelType=NYU_Model
ScenarioType=UserDefined
CarrierFrequency=28.5+9 Hz
ChannelLinkDirection=Downlink
NumberofTx=16 [Nt]
OFDM_Rx
TxAntennaPatternType=OmniDirectional
DFT Size=64
NumberofRx=4 [Nr]
[Num_Subcarriers]
RxAntennaPatternType=OmniDirectional
RF RF
ChannelNum=4 [Nr]
MultiCh
TX Noise
Density TX
OFDM_Source ChannelNum=16 [Nt]
DFTSize=64 RF_Tx
[Num_Subcarriers] NDensity=92.627 dBm NumOfRxAntx=1 [NumOfRxAntx]
Ntrf=1 [Ntrf]
[NDensity_dBm] NumOfRxAnty=4 [NumOfRxAnty]
NumOfT xAntx=1 [NumOft xAntx]
11010
NumOfRxAntz=1 [NumOfRxAntz]
NumOfT xAnty=4 [NumOft xAnty]
Nrrf=1 [Nrrf]
NumOfT xAntz=4 [NumOft xAntz]
RxAntennaArrayMask=(4x1) [1; 1; 1; 1]
TxAntennaArrayMask=(16x1) [1; 1; 1; 1...
RxPhaseShifterDistortion=(4x1) [1; 1]
TxPhaseShifterDistortion=(16x1) [1; 1...
RxAntArray WindowType=None
TxAntArrayWindowType=None
Test
Ref
NumOfChannels=1 [Ntrf]
HBF_TxBeamGenerator NumOfTxAntx=1 [NumOfTxAntx]
N=16 [Nt]
NumOfTxAnty=4 [NumOfTxAnty]
NumOfTxAntz=4 [NumOfTxAntz] Timing control Precoder Control
NumOfTxRFChains=1 [Ntrf]
NumOfRxAntx=1 [NumOfRxAntx]
NumOfRxAnty=4 [NumOfRxAnty]
NumOfRxAntz=1 [NumOfRxAntz] NumOfChannels=1 [Nrrf]
HBF_RxBeamGenerator N=4 [Nr] OutputTiming=BeforeInput
NumOfRxRFChains=1 [Nrrf]
Figure 1. In this 5G hybrid beamforming system architecture modeling example, a baseband is modeled using a MIMO OFDM reference design with
channel estimation. A multi-antenna transceiver and various impairment effects are then applied. NYUs mmWave channel model is integrated in
between the transmitter and receiver.
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Figure 2. Shown here is a 5G Baseband Verification Library integration to the SystemVue communication system simulation platform sofware that
executes an end-to-end link analysis and visualizes the 3D beam using a custom antenna pattern data import.
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Configuration
The 5G library can be added as an option to any W146x Series SystemVue environment or
bundle, such as the W1461BP SystemVue Comms Architect.
The SystemVue W1902 Digital Modem Library complements the 5G library by generating
additional wideband waveforms, such as single-carrier QAM channels.
The SystemVue 5G library also works with Keysight hardware, such as the M8190A/95A AWG,
M9703A digitizer, N5182B (MXG), and N9040A (UXA) to measure MER and BER.
Figure 3 shows a configuration of the 5G library with Keysight EDA simulation tools and test
instruments.
library library
Reference Reference
transmitter receiver
Baseband algorithm validation
RF design validation
Data Data
1011001 1011001
01011... 01011...
Co-sim
BER
EVM
External
DUT
Figure 3. The 5G library can also be used with other Keysight design software and test instruments.
Complementary Keysight software (such as Keysight I/O libraries, Command Expert, and the
89600 VSA with option 300) is often used to connect SystemVue to families of Keysight test
equipment, including AWGs, digitizers, RF sources, RF analyzers, and others. SystemVue offers
a convenient modeling and verification platform that can be used in the R&D environment, test
lab, or shared over a network.
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Ordering Information
Model Description
W1906EP/ET 5G Baseband Verification Library
W1906BEL 1 5G Baseband Exploration Library (C++ source code IP version)
W1907BP/BT 5G Forward Baseband Verification Library Bundle, which includes:
W1906EP/ET 5G library
W1918EP/ET LTE-A/LTE library (4G)
W1916EP/ET 2G/3G library
W1715EP/ET MIMO Channel Builder
1. The 5G Baseband Exploration Library is a source code product written in C++, but that supports the same
functions as the Baseband Verification Library. Contact a factory sales representative for a special quote on
the product.
Related products
Model Description
W1461BP/BT SystemVue Comms Architect
W1719EP/ET RF System Design Kit (for superior RF modeling)
W1720EP/ET Phased Array Beamforming Kit (already included in each W1906)
W1902EP/ET Digital Modem Library (for a variety of common waveforms)
W2383EP/ET 5G Modem Library for ADS (for verifying RF components)
More Information
For more detailed application information, refer to:
www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-5g-verification
www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-info
www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-videos
www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-evaluation
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