Rohde & Schwarz reports that MediaTek is testing and validating TC-DFT-s-OFDM, a proposed waveform technology for 6G networks, using the CMP180 radio communication tester. This partnership highlights how important innovative test equipment is to the development of fundamental technologies for next-generation wireless communications.
As a potential candidate technology for 6G standardization, TC-DFT-s-OFDM (Trellis Coded Discrete Fourier Transform spread Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) is being presented to 3GPP.
According to MediaTek’s research, TC-DFT-s-OFDM provides better Maximum Coupling Loss (MCL) performance for a variety of modulation orders, including advanced configurations like 16QAM.
Key Benefits of This 6G Waveform Proposed by MediaTek Include:
- Enhanced cell coverage through reduced power back-off requirements,
- Improved power efficiency through optimized power amplifier operation techniques such as Average Power Tracking (APT).
- TC-DFT-s-OFDM enables up to 4dB higher transmission power compared to traditional modulation schemes,
- Maintaining lower interference levels, implying up to 50% gain in coverage area.
This year’s Brooklyn 6G Summit, which takes place from November 5-7, will feature the partnership, showcasing industry advancements in defining technical specifications for future wireless communications. Thorough testing with advanced equipment is becoming more and more important as TC-DFT-s-OFDM moves through the 3GPP standardization process.
The CMP180 radio communication tester is a component of Rohde & Schwarz’s extensive test and measurement portfolio, which supports the advancement of wireless technologies from research to commercial deployment.
Leadership Comments
“MediaTek’s selection of our CMP180 for their 6G waveform verification work demonstrates the instrument’s capability to support cutting-edge research and development,” said Fernando Schmitt, Product Manager, Rohde & Schwarz. “As the industry advances toward 6G, we’re committed to providing test solutions that enable our customers to push the boundaries of wireless technology.”
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