Nemo Wireless Solutions 2019/02

Luis Prado, manager IoT & 5G, Keysight Nemo

Wireless Solutions
•  Overview of Keysight & our offering for field measurements
•  5G field measurement use cases, scanner vs UE
•  Qualcomm x50 support & metrics
•  Measurement examples
•  New Product Introduction: 5G Benchmarking
•  Live demonstration – 5G NR field measurement, using Nemo Outdoor
•  Summary, Q&A

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COMPONENTS & DEVICES BASE STATIONS HYPERSCALE AND ENTERPRISE

CHIPSETS DATA CENTERS

End to End QoE Testing

Layers Mobile Network Test (CN/IP)

2-7 Mobile Device Test Network Test, Visibility and Security
RAN Field Testing

RAN Field Testing

Layer 1 Electrical, Optical and Wireless Test

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 WIRELESS NETWORK LIFECYCLE SOLUTIONS

Nemo Handy Nemo Outdoor Nemo FSR1 Nemo Nemo Nemo Nemo Customer Nemo
Walker Air FSR1 Invex II Experience Monitor Autonomous Probe

Network Network Network

Network Rollout
Optimization Benchmarking Monitoring

Nemo Cloud

Control & monitoring

Nemo Xynergy Nemo WindCatcher Nemo Analyze

Post processing and
Network analytics
Distributed Antenna Network Drive Geospatial
(DAS) / Small Cell Management Test Intelligence

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 F I R S T T O M A R K E T W I T H W O R L D C L A S S C A PA B I L I T I E S

First to market First to market First to market First to market

5G field measurement solution for Support for Qualcomm 5G NR Demo of Qualcomm 5G NR 5G NR benchmarking
pathloss & link budget calculations MTP reference phone MTP as handheld solution
measurement tool

2017, Nemo Outdoor + Q4 2018, Nemo Outdoor Q1 2019, Nemo Handy Q1 2019, Nemo Intelligent
FieldFox Device Interface

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M E A S U R E M E N T TO O L S V S P O S T- P R O C E S S I N G

Use cases Nemo Outdoor Nemo Analyze/Nemo Windcatcher

(Measurements) (Data analytics)
Measurements with real time data visualisation ✓
Rich visualization on charts and map ✓ ✓

Single measurement playback ✓ ✓

Singe measurement statistics ✓ ✓
Multi-measurement (campaign) playback ✓
Multi-measurement (campaign) reporting ✓
Automatic beam footprint analysis ✓
Beam dominance analysis ✓
Custom KPIs, correlations ✓
Custom reports ✓

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 S/PBCH
Beam sweeping: PSS, SCC, PBCH PSS/SS S
DMR
PSS/SSS
/PBCH
DMRS

Beam sweeping: Minimum System information over PBCH

Measure with scanner

RACH request

UE-specific PDSCH beam: RACH response & System

information, RRC connection setup
CSI
PDS -RS
qNB requests beam/CSI reporting CH/
PUS
CH
Data transmission on beamformed PDSCH (with DMRS)

UE responds with beam/CSI report

PSS = Primary Synchronization Signal

SSS = Secondary Synchronization Signal
PSS/SSS/PBCH Beam switch (handover) PBCH = Primary Broadcast Channel
PBCH DMRS = PBCH Demodulation Reference Signal
CSI-RS (DL) = Channel State Information Reference Signal
TRS = Tracking Reference Signal
SRS (UL) = Sounding Reference Signal
Measure with
Keysight Nemo mobile
Solution
PDSCH = Physical Downlink Shared Channel
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 •  5G NR signal demodulation is needed
Measured with scanner to get the beam-specific coverage and
quality KPIs

240 subcarriers, 20 RBs

•  SS-RSRP, SS-RSRQ, SS-SINR, etc.

127 subcarriers
SS Block (SSB), 240 •  The KPIs are measured from the SS
subcarriers Block (SSB)
max 7.2MHz in <6GHz,
max 57.6MHz in mmWave •  Hence, scanner only needs to
measure the SS Block (SSB), max
5G NR Carrier bandwidth, 7.2MHZ in sub 6GHz range, and max
max 100MHz in <6GHz,
4 symbols
57.6MHz in mmWave, not the total
max 400MHz in mmWave carrier bandwidth (100MHz/400MHz)
SSB Subcarrier SSB BW
Spacing

15kHz 3.6MHz
< 6GHz
30kHz 7.2MHz
120kHz 28.8MHz
mmWave
240kHz 57.6MHz

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•  Two variants
•  North America (NA)
•  Rest Of The World (ROW).
•  ROW supports bands n77,n78,n79 in
sub6GHz, and n257 in mmWave, but
only with the frequencies that are
overlapping with the n261 band.
•  The north American variant supports
n41,n78,n79 in sub 6GHz, and n260,
n261 in mmWave.

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 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

•  Timing offset •  PRB utilization DL •  MAC downlink throughput •  RLC downlink throughput •  RACH type
•  Frequency offset •  PDSCH scheduled rank •  MAC downlink scheduled throughput •  RLC downlink block rate •  RACH reason
•  RSRP •  PDSCH modulation CW0 •  MAC downlink new blocks •  RLC downlink BLER •  RACH result
•  RSRQ •  PDSCH modulation CW1 •  MAC downlink block rate •  RLC uplink throughput •  RACH maximum preamble count
•  SINR •  PDSCH MCS CW0 •  MAC downlink BLER •  RLC uplink block rate •  RACH config
•  RSSI •  PDSCH MCS CW1 •  MAC downlink BLER 1st •  RLC uplink retransmission rate •  RACH preamble format
•  Pathloss •  PDSCH TBS CW0 •  MAC downlink BLER 2nd •  PDCP downlink throughput •  RACH logical root sequence index
•  TX power •  PDSCH TBS CW1 •  MAC downlink BLER 3rd+ •  PDCP downlink block rate •  RACH preamble step
•  TX power PUSCH •  PRB utilization UL •  MAC downlink residual BLER •  PDCP uplink throughput •  RACH preamble count
•  TX power PUCCH •  PUSCH scheduled rank •  MAC uplink throughput •  PDCP uplink block rate •  RACH preamble responses with backoff time
•  Timing advance •  PUSCH modulation CW0 •  MAC uplink scheduled throughput •  RRC state •  RACH preamble responses with PUSCH resource
•  PUSCH MCS CW0 •  MAC uplink new blocks •  Transmission mode DL •  RACH contention resolution failures
•  PUSCH TBS CW0 •  MAC uplink block rate •  Transmission mode UL •  RACH contention resolution msg4 decoding failures
•  MAC uplink retransmission rate •  Slot format •  RACH pathloss
•  MAC uplink retransmission rate 1st •  RRC establishment cause •  RACH preamble initial TX power
•  MAC uplink retransmission rate 2nd •  RRC rejection status •  RACH PUSCH power
•  MAC uplink retransmission rate 3rd+ •  RRC release status •  RACH preamble index
•  MAC uplink residual BLER •  RRC release cause •  RACH SSB ID
•  RRC re-establishment status •  RACH access delay
•  RRC re-establishment cause •  RACH RA-RNTI
•  RRC subchannel •  RACH response window
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•  RACH timing advance
 I N D U S T R Y F I R S T: Q C X 5 0 B A S E D M E A S U R E M E N T S

View from Nemo Outdoor QC X50 measurements

•  Nemo Outdoor is now
compatible with the Qualcomm
X50 modem for 5G NR
measurements
•  Device-based measurements
are crucial when assessing the
achievable 5G NR quality-of-
service, mobility, and
interoperability with the
underlying LTE network.
•  The collected metrics include
RACH information, TX power,
rank (MIMO mode), modulation,
MAC throughput and BLER,
signal strength, and quality
metrics of the SSB beams,
throughput and latency

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 N E M O O U T D O O R A N D N E M O A N A LY Z E U S E C A S E S

•  Coverage analysis
•  Coverage holes/blind spots
•  Pilot pollution
•  Overshooting/Spillage
•  Intra-5G mobility
•  Ensure overlaps between beams/cells to ensure mobility between them
•  Potential automated report to suggest neighbour lists between cells
•  Inter-RAT mobility
•  Discover overlaps between 5G and 4G coverage for dual-connectivity
•  Plan for 5G-4G handoff to ensure session continuity

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N E M O I N T E L L I G E N T D E V I C E I N T E R FA C E
Nemo Outdoor SW Nemo Intelligent Accessories
Device Interface
Cables Desk stand Window
mounting
Benchmarking
with Nemo Invex 2

Drive testing Enclosure Roof top boxes for 24 and 8 UE’s

with Nemo Outdoor

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Worlds first 5G benchmarking solution

Scalable & easily Future proof

expandable design for 5G
NR devices

CAPEX savings with reusable over

Uses phone internal phone models and generations
antennas
OPEX reductions with less re-drives
due to more reliable solution

Test voice quality Flexible mounting

(QoE) with OTT options
applications

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•  Integrated audio card with BT •  Temperature regulated •  Table stand •  Two different sized roof top
ready for OTT apps MOS testing enclosures boxes for 8 and 24 UE’s
•  Window mounting kit
•  Click-on mounting plate
•  IP level trigger points and KPIs •  Fits 2 or 6 Enclosure boxes
•  No need for tools to
(P3, ETSI) •  Solution ensure uniform to host devices
attach/detach test devices
temperature and RF
•  In device testing with readyness •  Temperature controlled
conditions for each •  Installation kit including
for 5G NR Gbps range protection
measurement phone IP65 level cables
throughputs
•  Builtin solar cell
•  Temperature controlled,
•  Qualcomm, Samsung and
water and dust proof
HiSilicon 5G NR UE’s support
protection
•  Support for multiple commercial
5G NR scanners

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Outdoor *) Invex II Handy Walker Air Autonomous Intelligent CEM Cloud Analyze *), WindCatcher *),
*) = available for 5G NR Probe Device Interface Xynergy
measurements now!

Lab Testing X X

Network Trials X X

Network Rollout X X X X

Network
X X X X X X X X
Optimization
Network
Benchmarking
X X X X X X

Network
Monitoring X X X

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 Future proof
Robust, 5”- 6.5”
Highly modular supporting design for 5G Works with non-rooted devices
NR devices

Holder pins update for for phone

models

Scalable & easily

expandable Test voice quality (QoE) with OTT
applications

Easy attach / detach to

standard DIN rail Automatic device power control

Compatible with Nemo Outdoor and Invex II

Input power: 10-17 VDC

Integrated analog sound card
High power 3.0 USB port

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 IP53 level dust and
Support 5G and LTE devices water sprays protection Active thermal control
testing using phone antenna

4 UE’s per
Stackable
enclosure

Attenuation hood
options (e.g. 7 dB)
to simulate various
RF conditions

Gas springs and

LED lights

Isolated air flow

Internal cabling and Installation and removing
USB 3.0 HUB without tools

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 Analog audio Jack

Power to battery eliminator modified UE

USB to the NIDI

Input power: 10-17 VDC USB to the test device

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•  Ready for 5G NR measurements using phone
internal massive MIMO antennas
•  Support all end-user scenarios
CAPEX savings with reusable over phone
•  Uniform RF and termal conditions for all UE’s
models and generations
•  Scalable and reusable
OPEX reductions with less re-drives due to
•  Support from single tool to large benchmarking
more reliable solution
systems
•  Reusable over years Immediate testing of new 5G NR and LTE-A
phone models enable faster time to market
•  Self-healing
•  Increased reliability Reduce customer churn by ensuring social
•  Automatic device malfunction detection and reset media applications QoE measurements using
unmodified antennas of real consumer devices
•  Modular with full range of accessories
•  Flexible installation options
•  Full range of accessories

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•  Ready for 5G NR measurements using phone
internal massive MIMO antennas
•  Scalable and reusable
•  Self-healing
•  CAPEX savings with reusable over phone models
and generations
•  OPEX reductions with less re-drives due to more
reliable solution
•  Immediate testing of new 5G NR and LTE-A phone
models enable faster time to market

•  Reduce customer churn by ensuring social media

applications QoE measurements using unmodified
antennas of real consumer devices

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Feature R&S Nemo NIDI

Max number of devices in a roof top box 16 24

Flexible mounting options
Test handset orientation (vertical/horizontal)
Bluetooth audio interface
Support for unmodified, commercial SmartPhones
Test device detach / attach (fastening) without tools
Integrated audio card enabling audio MOS testing over BT or 3.5 mm audio jack
SIP/RTP logging for VoLTE
VoLTE configuration modifications
No throughput bottleneck (PC based)
Self healing (BE)
In-phone data QoS testing and full OTT app portfolio
IP level trigger points and KPIs (P3, ETSI)
In device testing with readyness for 5G NR Gbps range throughputs
Qualcomm, Samsung and HiSilicon 5G NR UE’s support Roadmap
Support for PCTel and R&S 5G NR scanners Available today
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•  Use Cases- initial field trials, NW Acceptance/
Rollout
5G NR base 3rd party 5G Nemo
•  Network coverage measurements on the field
station in the scanners Outdoor
•  Beam footprint & beam shape measurements on the field
field
•  Pathloss measurements for link budget and
propagation model tuning
+
•  Solution
•  3rd party scanner with 5G NR SSB demodulation
•  Nemo Outdoor SW for measurement control
•  Nemo Analyze/ Nemo Windcatcher for post-
processing

Nemo Analyze for

post processing

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5G NR Field 5G NR Field
measurement measurement
solution now solutions in 2020

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 = 5GNR initial use cases/ 4G Current
= 5GNR use cases 2019-20/ 4G Current

Customer Segment Lab & R&D use cases Field Test use cases
Wireless Operators Device benchmarking Acceptance / Optimization / Network
Benchmarking / Monitoring, mMIMO verification,
Pathloss

Service Companies - Acceptance / Optimization / Network

Benchmarking / Monitoring, mMIMO verification

NEM Managed Services Pathloss, Link budget, model tuning Acceptance / Optimization / Network
Benchmarking / Monitoring, mMIMO verification

NEM R&D Pathloss, Link budget, model tuning

Load testing
Device Benchmarking
mMIMO verification

Public Safety (Ex: B14) Acceptance / Optimization / Network

Benchmarking / Monitoring

Government Military Network survey, site discovery

Regulators Coverage, Benchmarking

Automotive Antenna verification, QoS verification -

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Nemo WindCatcher Interface

Drive test solution for Post-processing and Benchmarking solution for

coverage measurements analytics solution mMIMO smartphones

Connects to Connects to Connects to

-  3rd party 5G scanner -  Nemo Outdoor -  5G NR smartphones,

-  Windcatcher also to 3rd pending availability (also
-  Qualcomm x50 party data collection tools compatible with 4G
devices)

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•  Use Cases - initial field trials, NW Acceptance/ Rollout 3rd party 5G Nemo Nemo Analyze /
scanners Outdoor + WindCatcher
•  Network coverage measurements in the field
•  Beam footprint & beam shape measurements in the field
•  Pathloss measurements for link budget and propagation
model tuning
+

•  Solution Now
•  3rd party scanner with 5G NR SSB demodulation
•  Nemo Outdoor SW for measurement control
Qualcomm x50 / Nemo NIDI + Nemo Analyze /
•  Nemo Analyze/ Nemo Windcatcher for post-processing first commercial Outdoor WindCatcher
devices

•  Solution Q2> 2019

•  Qualcomm MTP reference device / first commercial devices
•  Nemo Intelligent Device Interface, Outdoor SW for +
measurement control
•  Nemo Analyze/ Nemo Windcatcher for post-processing

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