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  • Keysight, UMA Open 6G Research, Innovation Lab

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 31, 2025 – Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga (UMA) have opened a 6G research and innovation Lab. The facility is dedicated to advancing 6G technology through comprehensive solutions that address key use cases and technological challenges.

    The Malaga 6G Research and Innovation Lab plays a key role in Keysight’s European operations. Keysight Laboratories works with customers, markets, universities, and research groups while contributing to various consortia, industry organizations, and standards committees.

    The lab features three main workspaces: Monitor, Measurement, and Experience. The Monitor workspace enables real-time monitoring of the 5G and 6G mobile network experimentation platform Victoria Network. The Measurement workspace will be equipped with Keysight’s latest hardware and software test and measurement solutions, while the Experience workspace will showcase 6G use cases and technology demonstrations, providing a hands-on experience.

    Research at the lab will focus on the following areas:

    • New Spectrum and Components – Satisfying the demand for high speed and data throughput with innovative frequency technology and novel component design.
    • AI and ML Networks – Enhancing network performance by integrating intelligent and efficient artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
    • Digital Twins – Creating virtual replicas of physical entities, providing a zero-risk environment for testing and development.
    • Networked Sensing – Utilizing the network to sense and interact with the world around us, enabling new applications and services.
    • New Network Topologies – Developing open and scalable network architectures to ensure extreme connectivity and reliability.
    • Security and Privacy – Ensuring that network infrastructure components are robust and secure against cyberattacks, supporting critical services with high reliability.

    Giampaolo Tardioli, vice president, 6G and next generation technology at Keysight, said, “The new lab will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the 6G space, driving the development of next-generation technologies that will shape the future of connectivity and communication. By providing an environment that offers a cohesive set of design and development building blocks across interconnected technology domains, we enable researchers to spark new insights. The 6G Research and Innovation lab will be pivotal in bringing use cases to life, enhancing human interactions, improving enterprise efficiencies, and accelerating innovations that will transform society.”

    Pedro Merino, director of Institute of Software Engineering and Technologies (ITIS) at the University of Malaga, said: “The establishment of the Victoria Network and the 6G Keysight-UMA laboratory positions us as an international benchmark for fostering collaborations with companies and governmental bodies in the 6G sector. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for advancing research and innovation, and it is instrumental in driving forward our mission to lead in 6G technology development.”

    About Keysight Technologies:

    Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.

    Source: Keysight

  • Keysight, KD Partner to Enhance Multigigabit Automotive Ethernet Testing

    Keysight, KD Partner to Enhance Multigigabit Automotive Ethernet Testing

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 29, 2025 – Keysight Technologies and KD, Inc., have collaborated to create a comprehensive test for multigigabit optical automotive Ethernet physical layer. The companies have jointly developed a Transmitter Distortion Figure of Merit (TDFOM) measurement and signal analysis metric validating PMD transmitter conformance based on the IEEE 802.3cz and Open Alliance.

    Image Source: KD, Inc.

    Modern day vehicles contain over 100 million lines of code, pushing the limits of their hardware capabilities to support an unprecedented combination of infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and computing power. Future vehicle computing systems are shifting toward centralized designs, with software-driven functions and increased data sharing across fewer engine control units (ECUs). Thus, backbone communications links push to ever-higher speeds in the multi-gigabits-per-second range.

    In response, the industry has created new automotive Ethernet standards, with IEEE 802.3cz being the highest data rate multi-gigabit standard. Published in 2023, the standard supports operations up to 50 Gb/s over glass optical fiber, specifying physical-layer requirements and management parameters for 2.5-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-Gb/s operations in automotive environments. The standard is designed to meet the demands of modern in-vehicle networking platforms.

    The newly developed TDFOM measurement and signal analysis metric represents a significant advancement in evaluating multigigabit optical signal quality in glass optical fiber transmission. As specified in IEEE 802.3cz, TDFOM measurements utilize a reference receiver that models typical integrated circuit (IC) implementation, ensuring transmitter interoperability through signal integrity validation. This metric is essential for calibrating reference transmitters and enabling compliance testing of optical receivers.

    Combining KD’s software-based reference receiver and signal metric analysis capabilities with Keysight’s optical-to-electrical converter (O/E) and oscilloscope technology delivers a comprehensive testing platform that evaluates a transmitted optical signal’s ability to achieve the required system Bit Error Rate (BER) after passing through a worst-case optical channel and a reference receiver. This development emerged from both companies’ active participation in establishing the final TDFOM specification during the IEEE 802.3cz standard development.

    Rubén Pérez-Aranda, KD’s CTO and co-founder, said, “With this agreement, we make a big step in providing OEMs and Tier-1 companies with the necessary means to test the quality of developments incorporating optical communications according to the IEEE Std 802.3cz. Keysight and KD have collaborated in IEEE 802.3 to define the tests and metrics that ensure the new Ethernet communications standard meets the quality requirements demanded by the automotive industry.”

    Thomas Goetzel, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s automotive & energy solution, highlighted the importance of this agreement: “Automotive Ethernet technologies have evolved and now derive significant benefits from optical fiber technologies for enabling multigigabit in-vehicle networking. Our innovative test and measurement equipment, combined with KD’s expertise in optical measurements, aims to assist customers in exploring reliable high-speed links in in-vehicle networking.”

    This collaboration combines KD’s skills in developing new technologies with Keysight’s testing tools. It helps OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers test and improve advanced technologies. The partnership supports innovation, improves compatibility, and promotes the use of advanced optical communication standards in the automotive industry.

    About Keysight Technologies

    Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.

    About KD Inc.

    KD, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain. Established in 2010, it specializes in high-speed optical networking solutions, particularly for harsh environments. The company provides semiconductors designed to enable optical communication over fiber optics, offering products for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Their technology supports multi-gigabit speeds, making it ideal for automotive Ethernet, industrial data networks, and consumer devices such as Wi-Fi access points. KD Inc. has made advancements in optical communication, developing solutions that ensure performance in environments requiring high-speed and reliable data transmission. The company’s innovative solutions are integral to the evolving need for fast and efficient data transfer in various industries. The company plays a crucial role in advancing fiber optic technology for next-gen automotive and industrial applications.

    Source: Keysight

  • Keysight Launches LPDDR6 Test Suite for AI and Edge Computing

    Keysight Launches LPDDR6 Test Suite for AI and Edge Computing

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 29, 2025 – Keysight Technologies has announced the Low-Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) design and test solution, a complete design and test solution to support the next technology wave for memory systems. The solution improves device and system validation, providing new test automation tools necessary for advancing AI, especially in mobile and edge devices.

    Keysight comprehensive LPDDR6 test solution including UXR0334B 33 GHz real-time oscilloscope and high-performance BERT M8040A. Multiple configurations are available to suit customer needs depending on the use case and performance needs. Image: Business Wire

    The memory market is evolving due to the rising demand for high-performance computing, AI, and energy-efficient mobile applications. LPDDR6 enhances performance and efficiency to support next-generation compute system requirements, making it a crucial upgrade for contemporary devices.

    Test complexity has increased with the use of next-gen memory devices like LPDDR6, HBM4, and GDDR7. These technologies require precise testing methods to ensure they perform reliably. Balancing faster test times with accurate results remains a key challenge.

    Keysight’s complete workflow solution consists of transmitter and receiver test applications and the Advanced Design System (ADS) Memory Designer workflow solution. The LPDDR6 test solution can be paired with Keysight EDA software and the Keysight Memory Designer bundle to achieve faster design confidence from simulation to verification and test. The LPDDR6 test automation solution is based on Keysight’s UXR oscilloscope and high-performance M8040A Bit Error Ratio Tester.

    LPDDR6 is expected to influence more than just mobile devices. Its mix of high performance and power efficiency makes it suitable for AI and machine learning applications, digital computing, automotive technology, data centers, and other edge applications. These areas demand a careful balance between processing speed and power consumption.

    Key Benefits of Keysight’s LPDDR6 Test Solution:

    Accelerate Time-to-Market with Advanced Transmitter Testing

    • Reduce validation time with automated compliance testing and characterization
    • Capture measurements using industry-leading low-noise technology
    • Debug design issues with streamlined data analysis tools
    • Analyze device BER performance with extrapolated eye mask margin testing
    • Achieve signal measurements directly from BGA packages with de-embedding capabilities

    Optimize Device Performance with Comprehensive Receiver Testing

    • Validate designs using proven Bit Error Ratio testing methodology
    • Pinpoint performance issues by testing against multiple jitter, crosstalk, and noise scenarios
    • Maximize signal integrity through BER analysis and receiver equalization optimization
    • Ensure interoperability with both device and host controller validation

    Deliver Next-Generation Memory Solutions

    • Enable faster user experiences with data rates support
    • Extend battery life and reduce power consumption in mobile and data center applications
    • Build more products with enhanced data integrity and system stability features

    Dr. Joachim Peerlings, vice president and general manager, network and datacenter solutions, Keysight, said, “As a leader in memory design and test solutions, Keysight continues to collaborate with JEDEC to develop the LPDDR6 standard. This new LPDDR6 standard is set to revolutionize the market, offering unprecedented speed, efficiency, and reliability, enabling the industry’s AI Edge rollout. As the deployment and use of next-generation memory devices are growing, Keysight has achieved a significant milestone in enabling faster time to market for LPDDR6 memory designs.”

    About Keysight Technologies

    Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.

    Source: Keysight

  • Keysight Launches Chiplet PHY Designer 2025 for AI, Data Center Apps

    Keysight Launches Chiplet PHY Designer 2025 for AI, Data Center Apps

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 23, 2025 – Keysight Technologies has announced the launch of Chiplet PHY Designer 2025, its latest solution for high-speed digital chiplet design tailored to AI and data center applications. The enhanced software introduces simulation capabilities for the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) 2.0 standard and adds support for the Open Computer Project Bunch of Wires (BoW) standard. As an advanced, system-level chiplet design and die-to-die (D2D) design solution, Chiplet PHY Designer enables pre-silicon level validation, streamlining the path to tapeout.

    As AI and data center chips grow more complex, ensuring reliable communication between chiplets becomes crucial for performance. The industry is addressing this challenge through open, emerging standards like UCIe and BoW that define the interconnects between chiplets within an advanced 2.5D/3D package. When designers use these standards and ensure chiplets meet compliance, they help expand chiplet interoperability while lowering development costs and risks in semiconductor development.

    Key Benefits of the Chiplet PHY Designer 2025:

    • Ensures Interoperability: Verifies designs meet UCIe 2.0 and BoW standards, enabling seamless integration across advanced packaging ecosystems.
    • Accelerates Time-to-Market: Automates simulation and compliance testing setup, such as Voltage Transfer Function (VTF), simplifying chiplet design workflows.
    • Improves Design Accuracy: Provides insight into signal integrity, bit error rate (BER), and crosstalk analysis, reducing risks of costly silicon re-spins.
    • Optimizes Clocking Designs: Supports advanced clocking scheme analysis, such as quarter-rate data rate (QDR), for precise synchronization in high-speed interconnects.

    Hee-Soo Lee, high-speed digital segment lead, Keysight EDA, said: “Keysight EDA launched Chiplet PHY Designer one year ago as the industry’s first pre-silicon validation tool to provide in-depth modeling and simulation capabilities; this enabled chiplet designers to rapidly and accurately verify that their designs meet specifications before tapeout. The latest release keeps pace with evolving standards like UCIe 2.0 and BoW while delivering new features, such as the QDR clocking scheme and systematic crosstalk analysis for single-ended buses. Engineers using Chiplet PHY Designer save time and avoid costly rework, ensuring their designs meet performance requirements before manufacturing. Early adopters, like Alphawave Semi, attest that Chiplet PHY Designer ensures seamless operation and interoperability for 2.5D/3D solutions available to their chiplet customers.”

    Source: Keysight