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Summary: Software is crucial in helping engineers test and meet regulatory standards for wireless connectivity. As new wireless standards such as Wi-Fi 7 and 802.11be continue to emerge, the performance of wireless solutions is improving, but the challenge lies in meeting these new standards. High-performance products and software are necessary to ensure compliance with these standards.

Wireless connectivity has become an integral part of our daily lives. From work to school to communication, we rely heavily on wireless solutions. Advancements in wireless technology have driven progress in other areas and industries. With high-performance wireless solutions like 5G, Wi-Fi 5, and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) already available, the continuous development of new standards such as 6G, IEEE 802.11be, and Wi-Fi 7 is inevitable.

Despite the improvements in wireless performance, meeting regulatory standards is becoming increasingly challenging without the right preparation. To ensure high capacity and compliance, users need to test with high-performance products and software that can meet new standards and regulations. For Wi-Fi 7, it is important to understand the new features of the standard, the wireless signal challenges they pose, and the software that can assist in resolving these challenges.

Wireless standards have evolved significantly over the years. From the introduction of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a to the current standard 802.11ax, advancements have been made to improve spectrum utilization, throughput, and user experience. 802.11ax operates in multiple frequency bands and incorporates technologies like OFDMA for efficiency, MU-MIMO for capacity, and uplink scheduling for better user experience.

The next-generation standard, 802.11be, holds great promise with features such as increased throughput, support for real-time applications, and enhancements to MIMO. However, these new features bring challenges in meeting regulatory standards. For example, the 4096 QAM modulation in 802.11be is more stringent than in previous standards, requiring high-performance signal analysis test software and equipment to meet the lower error vector magnitude (EVM) floor analysis.

Signal analysis test software plays a critical role in testing new standards like Wi-Fi 7. It enables engineers to analyze and evaluate wireless signals, including legacy and new ones, with advanced troubleshooting and evaluation toolsets. By choosing the right software, designers can optimize their designs and reduce complexity in assessing design trade-offs.

As wireless standards continue to evolve, it is important to stay ahead by reviewing and understanding the regulatory standards and choosing high-performance software to address the challenges they present. With the right software, engineers can ensure compliance with standards and improve wireless connectivity.

Sources:

• Andrew Herrera, Keysight Technologies

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