Challenges and Solutions in B5G/6G Satellite Testing
In a report issued by market research firm ABI Research, projections indicate that by the year 2030, the global connections for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) are anticipated to surge to 175 million, accompanied by a corresponding expansion in the global market size for satellite services, expected to reach $124.6 billion within the same timeframe. The introduction of the 3GPP NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) standard has injected fresh momentum into the application of satellite communications in the B5G/6G era. Thus, what factors contribute to the escalating significance of satellite communication in the B5G/6G epoch? Let’s scrutinize its paramount importance and indispensability.
Meeting the Rising Demands of Emerging Applications in the B5G/6G Era
The demand for higher data traffic and bandwidth is rapidly increasing because of the emergence of new applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous driving systems, and emergency communications. Satellite communications are gaining prominence due to their global coverage and stability, which can overcome the limitations of ground-based infrastructure and provide reliable communication support, particularly in remote areas. During special circumstances such as disasters or wars, satellite communications can serve as crucial emergency networks, offering vital communication links.
Overcoming Challenges and Implementing Solutions in B5G/6G Satellite Testing
Every stage of the development of new satellites, from design to validation and manufacturing testing, is crucial. In the satellite communications development lifecycle, YTTEK offers comprehensive support, from design conception to testing and deployment.
Within the SPACELINK series, YTTEK offers the Y.LOAD S satellite communication payload, a highly flexible X-Band SDR satellite communication device capable of meeting various communication needs and scenarios. The Y.FORCE S is a high-speed satellite modem compliant with CCSDS standards. Its SDR architecture provides high communication adaptability and software upgradeability. Through collaboration with the Taiwan Space Agency, we successfully utilized Y.FORCE S to receive signals from Taiwan’s Forsat-5 and decode signals from the U.S. Landsat-8 and Landsat-9 satellites, validating its performance and reliability.
The satellite testing phase is a crucial and exciting part of the development lifecycle, where satellite communication payloads like Y.LOAD S and satellite modems like Y.FORCE S play vital roles. They provide reliable satellite communication systems, ensuring stable signal connections for tasks including satellite command and control and data transmission during satellite testing.
YTTEK’s Y.FORCE series offers a highly flexible software-defined radio platform in the development and testing scenarios, providing high-bandwidth options. It can serve as a development platform, allowing for quickly constructing a wide-band full-function wireless communication system through MATLAB or C/C++ code. It can also be utilized as a performance tester on the production line to test the RF performance of products.
YTTEK provides a suite of potent resources to facilitate satellite communication development, supporting satellite operators and equipment manufacturers in developing efficient satellite communication systems, and gaining a competitive edge in 3GPP NTN systems. This includes accelerating the design, testing, and manufacturing processes with our powerful instruments and solutions.
