NI lead user program paving way for 5G wireless

BANGALORE, INDIA: National Instruments is collaborating with several top researchers focused on RF and wireless communications research-specifically fifth generation (5G) wireless communications.

The proliferation of smart devices has led to a wireless spectrum shortage, which means researchers are seeking new ways to alleviate the bandwidth crunch and increase network data capacity. Market analysts predict that the spectrum demand in the US will outstrip capacity by 2017.

Through the RF/Communications Lead User program, NI works with leading research institutions around the world to address network capacity concerns.

Wireless communications researchers involved in the lead user program accelerate prototyping with graphical system design. Conventional methods and disparate tools make prototyping expensive and can add years to development time as researchers struggle with long learning curves on tools, which detracts focus from the actual research. The graphical system design approach significantly reduces the time it takes to transition from theory to practical results in a real-world environment.