Keysight W1906EP/ET

5G Baseband Verification Library

Data Sheet

Simulation Reference Library for

Next-Generation Communication
Architects, Standard Developers,
Baseband Algorithm Researchers, and
Component Verifiers in Research and
Development
Introduction

The Keysight EEsof EDA 5G Baseband Verification Library from Keysight Technologies, Inc. supports
several multi-antenna system architectures, including digital, RF, and hybrid beamforming, as well
as advanced high-order MIMO signal processing. Consisting of signal processing building blocks,
subsystems, reference multi-antenna system modeling examples, and infrastructure components, the
library allows system architects to execute realistic technical research and easily migrate from one 5G
communication system design concept to another.

The library is essential to enabling an integrated, cross-domain, model-based approach to simulation.

A modified 3GPP channel model and integrated early millimeter-wave custom channel model, for
example, help designers evaluate system performance in realistic channel environments and make
realistic proposals for the new 5G standards.

Demonstration videos and free evaluation files of the W1906 5G library being used to
investigate 5G architectures are available at:
5G Beamforming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH6eov3h1NM
5G PHY Waveforms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o9J-Wxbz8E
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An Integrated, Model-Based Approach to Simulation

The 5G Baseband Verification Library is used with the Keysight EDA SystemVue electronic
system level simulation platform for 5G PHY standard development. SystemVues integrated
simulation environment, the W1465 SystemVue System Architect, is used to develop innovative
designs for research and development. The integrated simulation environment allows users to
investigate, implement and verify their communications PHY signal processing designs with
dynamic link-level scenarios. Adding the 5G Baseband Verification Library to the mix provides:

Multi-antenna system architectures, including baseband, RF and hybrid beamforming

structures. (The W1906 library also includes the W1720 Phased Array Beamforming Kit,
which provides additional SystemVue platform support for working with phased arrays)
Modified 3GPP 3D channel model, supporting millimeter-wave channel characteristics
Advanced baseband IP references for Tx/Rx in several 5G candidate waveform
technologies, such as UF-OFDM, F-OFDM, FBMC
Multi-channel RF behavioral model, with parallel processing
3D visualization to identify and address problem areas that improve system performance at
an early stage of design

Who should use the 5G library?

Next-generation communication system architects, standard developers, baseband algorithm
researchers, and component verifiers in research and development can use the 5G library to
develop new algorithms and perform early system validation, with or without working baseband
or RF hardware.

The 5G library is intended for use in early research and development, and in academic research
systems to enable the exploration of algorithm and system robustness in multi-channel
propagation and interference situations.

What can you do with the SystemVue 5G library?

With the SystemVue 5G library, users can validate new technology concepts, and perform
an integrated, cross-domain, model-based simulation of existing and new air interface
technologies.

Bridging 4G and 5G technologies:

By using the W1907BP 5G Forward Baseband Verification bundle product, new 5G
technology enabling systems can be modeled and evaluated on an existing 4G physical
layer frame structure. LTE-like PHY designs with the extension of bandwidth, number of
antennas, changing to a different waveform technology, and many other what-if types of
simulation are also possible.
Baseband modeling:
Explore new candidate 5G modem and channel coding technologies and replace algorithms
in the 5G reference design with your own custom algorithms in C++, MATLAB, or other
graphically-defined schematics. SystemVue also conveniently integrates with MATLAB for
IP compatibility and portability.
Multi-antenna system modeling:
Evaluate various multi-antenna system architectures that apply MIMO and beamforming
technologies. Multi-channel RF chains and antenna impairments can also be included.
Wireless channel:
Investigate high frequency wireless channel characteristics by utilizing a customized 3GPP
channel model to represent hostile millimeter-wave channel characteristics in end-to-end
communication links.
RF component evaluation:
Fill gaps for RFIC/RF module designers who want to assess system-level performance
based on simulated or tested analog designs.
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An Integrated, Model-Based Approach to Simulation (Continued)

5th generation communication systems modeling using SystemVue

HybridBeamforming_WideBand.wsv Channel Estimation Solution in OFDM-based Hybrid BeamForming System
Fc: 28.5GHz Optimal Tx/Rx beams estimation

Scenario: Configuration:
- OFDM-based Hybrid Beamforming System - UPA/ULA Antenna Array
- Realistic wideband HBF Channel Estimation - OmniDirectional / 3Sectors / Custom
Antenna Pattern
Solution: - Modified 3GPP 3D Channel Model
- Various channel H in different subcarriers (Max 256 Antennas) and NYU Channel Model
- Two step channel estimation approach

ChannelModelType=NYU_Model
ScenarioType=UserDefined
CarrierFrequency=28.5+9 Hz
ChannelLinkDirection=Downlink
NumberofTx=16 [Nt]
OFDM_Rx
TxAntennaPatternType=OmniDirectional
DFT Size=64
NumberofRx=4 [Nr]
[Num_Subcarriers]
RxAntennaPatternType=OmniDirectional
RF RF
ChannelNum=4 [Nr]
MultiCh
TX Noise
Density TX
OFDM_Source ChannelNum=16 [Nt]
DFTSize=64 RF_Tx
[Num_Subcarriers] NDensity=92.627 dBm NumOfRxAntx=1 [NumOfRxAntx]
Ntrf=1 [Ntrf]
[NDensity_dBm] NumOfRxAnty=4 [NumOfRxAnty]
NumOfT xAntx=1 [NumOft xAntx]
11010

NumOfRxAntz=1 [NumOfRxAntz]
NumOfT xAnty=4 [NumOft xAnty]
Nrrf=1 [Nrrf]
NumOfT xAntz=4 [NumOft xAntz]
RxAntennaArrayMask=(4x1) [1; 1; 1; 1]
TxAntennaArrayMask=(16x1) [1; 1; 1; 1...
RxPhaseShifterDistortion=(4x1) [1; 1]
TxPhaseShifterDistortion=(16x1) [1; 1...
RxAntArray WindowType=None
TxAntArrayWindowType=None

TX/RX beam generators Wideband BF control Plot control Throughput Control

Test
Ref

NumOfChannels=1 [Ntrf]
HBF_TxBeamGenerator NumOfTxAntx=1 [NumOfTxAntx]
N=16 [Nt]
NumOfTxAnty=4 [NumOfTxAnty]
NumOfTxAntz=4 [NumOfTxAntz] Timing control Precoder Control
NumOfTxRFChains=1 [Ntrf]
NumOfRxAntx=1 [NumOfRxAntx]
NumOfRxAnty=4 [NumOfRxAnty]
NumOfRxAntz=1 [NumOfRxAntz] NumOfChannels=1 [Nrrf]
HBF_RxBeamGenerator N=4 [Nr] OutputTiming=BeforeInput
NumOfRxRFChains=1 [Nrrf]

Figure 1. In this 5G hybrid beamforming system architecture modeling example, a baseband is modeled using a MIMO OFDM reference design with
channel estimation. A multi-antenna transceiver and various impairment effects are then applied. NYUs mmWave channel model is integrated in
between the transmitter and receiver.
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An Integrated, Model-Based Approach to Simulation (Continued)

Figure 2. Shown here is a 5G Baseband Verification Library integration to the SystemVue communication system simulation platform sofware that
executes an end-to-end link analysis and visualizes the 3D beam using a custom antenna pattern data import.
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Simulation Models and Building Blocks

Baseband modem
OFDM
Features Pre-defined modulation (BPSK, QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-PSK, 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64QAM, 128-QAM, 256-QAM, 512-QAM,
1024-QAM, 2048-QAM, 4096-QAM, 16-APSK, 32-APSK, Star 16-QAM, Star 32-QAM, Custom APSK) and user-defined
mapping table
Flexible OFDM structure consistent with FlexOFDM source
Flexible FFT size, subcarrier spacing, pilot and data allocation
Up to 8x8 MIMO configuration
MIMO precoding
Channel estimation using pilots or preamble2 symbols
Non-overlapping and overlapping pilot structure and corresponding channel estimation in the receiver
OFDM system configuration parameters using Keysight 89600B VSA software
Models FlexOFDM_MIMO_Source: Flexible OFDM MIMO baseband signal source
FlexOFDM_MIMO_Source_RF: Flexible OFDM MIMO RF signal source
FlexOFDM_MIMO_Receiver: Flexible OFDM MIMO baseband signal receiver
FlexOFDM_MIMO_Receiver_RF: Flexible OFDM MIMO RF signal receiver
FlexOFDM_PhaseTracker: Phase tracker for overlapping pilots pattern
OFDM_ChannelEstimator: Channel estimator for non-overlapping pilots pattern
OFDM_ChannelEstimatorOverpal: Channel estimator for overlapping pilots pattern
OFDM_Precoder: Precoder with precoding matrix as an input
OFDM_Deprecoder: Channel response deprecoder on data subcarriers and given precoding matrix as an output
DemapperLLR: Demapper with LLR
F-OFDM
Features Flexible F-OFDM structure, such as FFT size, subcarrier spacing, pilot and data allocation
Different shaping filter for F-OFDM
F-OFDM EVM measurement
BER measurement in AWGN
Models F_OFDM_Source: F-OFDM baseband signal source
F_OFDM_Receiver: F-OFDM baseband signal receiver
UF-OFDM
Features Flexible UF-OFDM structure, such as FFT size, subcarrier spacing, pilot and data allocation
Multiple subbands for each UF-OFDM source
Different shaping filter for UF-OFDM
UF-OFDM EVM measurement
BER measurement in AWGN
Models UF_OFDM_Source: UF-OFDM baseband signal source
UF_OFDM_Receiver: UF-OFDM baseband signal receiver
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Simulation Models and Building Blocks (Continued)

Baseband modem (Continued)
FBMC
Features Modulation (BPSK, QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-PSK, 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64QAM, 128-QAM, 256-QAM, 512-QAM, 1024-QAM,
2048-QAM, 4096-QAM, 16-APSK, 32-APSK, Star 16-QAM, Star 32-QAM, Custom APSK)
Offset QAM modulation
Extended IFFT and PPN IFFT
Extended FFT and PPN FFT
User defined Zadoff-Chu sequences
Preamble
Pilots
Active subcarriers
User-defined filter in frequency domain
Timing and frequency synchronization
Channel estimation and phase tracking
Channel equalization
Models FBMC_ChannelEqualizer: Sub-channel Equalizer after Analysis Filter Bank
FBMC_ChannelEstimator: Channel Estimator in Frequency Domain
FBMC_DemuxFrame: Frame De-multiplexer with Frequency Offset Compensator
FBMC_FracFreqEstimator: Fractional Frequency Synchronizer in Time Domain
FBMC_FrameSync: Integer Frequency and Timing Synchronizer in Time Domain
FBMC_TimeAccumulator: Accumulator of PPN Implementation in Time Domain
FBMC_FrequencyDespreader: Despreader in Frequency Domain
FBMC_FrequecySpreader: Weighted Frequency Spreader
FBMC_PhaseTracking: Phase Tracker by Pilots
FBMC_ZC_Generator: Superimposed ZC sequences Generator
FBMC_ComplexCombiner: OQAM Demodulation Complex Data Combiner
FBMC_ComplexSplitter: OQAM Modulation Complex Data Splitter
FBMC_Extended_FFT: Extended FFT
FBMC_Extended_IFFT: Extended IFFT
FBMC_OQAM_Demodulator: OQAM Demodulator and Overlap Splitter
FBMC_OQAM_Modulator: OQAM Modulator and Overlap Combiner
FBMC_PPN_FFT: PPN_FFT
FBMC_PPN_IFFT:PPN_IFFT
FBMC_Receiver: Baseband FBMC Receiver
FBMC_Source: Baseband FBMC Source
Channel coding 1
Features Flexible codeword length and message length LDPC coding
Input parity matrix setting by parameter or from file
Decoding algorithm for LDPC such as Sum Product and Normalized Min-Sum
Different iteration number
Different mapping mode from NRZ to logic signal
Models LDPC_Encoder: LDPC encoder with parity matrix H
LDPC_Decoder: LDPC decoder with parity matrix H

1. Other basic channel coding supported in SystemVue platform.

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Simulation Models and Building Blocks (Continued)

Multi-antenna system
Beamforming
Features Three beamforming types in transmitter, which is calculated by antenna position and angle, using desired phase shift
and desired weights
Configurable and flexible hybrid beamforming architecture
Complete narrowband system and OFDM-based wideband system simulation
Baseline algorithm for narrowband and wideband system
Ideal and practical beam training
Custom antenna pattern import (EMPro and HFSS data format)
Taylor window for beamforming
Analyze impairments introduced by components
Additional SystemVue platform support for working with phased arrays. (The W1906EP/ET library also includes one
license of the W1720EP/ET phased array beamforming kit)
Models ArrayCouple: Modeling Array Coupling in Tx side and Rx side
BeamPatternCalc: Visualize Signal Radiation Pattern and Antenna Element Radiation Pattern
HBF_Controller_NB: Baseline Algorithm for Narrowband HBF Example
HBF_Controller_WB: Beam Training Solution for OFDM-based HBF Example
TxBeamGenerator: Tx Beam Generator Dedicated for Wideband HBF Example
RxBeamGenerator: Rx Beam Generator Dedicated for Wideband HBF Example
MIMO_3DChannel: 3D Channel Model based on 3GPP Model and NYU Model
MIMO_3DChannel_RF: Envelop Version of MIMO_3DChannel
MultiCh_AddEnv: Multiport Complex Envelope Adder
MultiCh_AddNDensity: Multiport White Gaussian Noise Adder
MultiCh_Amplifier: Multiple Channel Version of Amplifier
MultiCh_Delay: Multiple Channel Version of Delay
MultiCh_Modulator: Multiple Parallel Channels I/Q Modulator
MultiCh_Demodulator: Multiple Parallel Channels I/Q Demodulator
MultiCh_UpSampling: Multiple Channel UpSampling
MultiCh_DownSampling: Multiple Channel DownSampling
Tx_Beamformer: Transmit Beamformer
Tx_Beamformer_RF: Envelope-type Transmit Beamformer
Rx_Beamformer: Receive Beamformer
Rx_Beamformer_RF: Envelope Version of Receive Beamformer
MIMO
Features Modulation (BPSK, QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-PSK, 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64QAM, 128-QAM, 256-QAM, 512-QAM, 1024-QAM,
2048-QAM, 4096-QAM, 16-APSK, 32-APSK, Star 16-QAM, Star 32-QAM, Custom APSK)
Transmit diversity (TD) mode or spatial multiplexing (SM) mode
Support 2 and 4 transmit antenna
Alamouti coding, decoding which is compatible with LTE system
Various decoder method such as linear ZF, linear MMSE, successive interference cancellation (SIC) ZF, SIC MMSE and
maximum likelihood (ML)
Models MIMO_Encoder: STC Encoder for MIMO
MIMO_Decoder: STC Decoder for MIMO
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Simulation Models and Building Blocks (Continued)

Wireless channel
Channel sounding
Features Reference signal generation for channel sounding measurement
Channel profile extraction for channel sounding data, including path number, path delay, path power, AoA, AoD and etc.
SAGE 1 algorithm for parameter extraction
Models ChannelSounding_SigGen: Reference signal generator for channel sounding measurement
ChannelSounding_Extractor: Channel profile extractor for channel sounding data
Channel model
Features 3GPP standard compliant 3D channel model
Modified 3GPP standard 3D channel model (extended number of antennas, higher frequency operation, wider
bandwidth)
Custom millimeter wave channel model integration proposed by NYU 2
NYU Scenario selection (UMi, Indoor, User-defined)
Custom antenna pattern import (EMPro and HFSS data format)
Models MIMO_3DChannel: Baseband MIMO 3D channel model
MIMO_3DChannel_RF: Envelop data type MIMO 3D channel model

1. Space-Alternating Generalized Expectation-Maximization.

2. New York University.
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Configuration
The 5G library can be added as an option to any W146x Series SystemVue environment or
bundle, such as the W1461BP SystemVue Comms Architect.

The SystemVue W1902 Digital Modem Library complements the 5G library by generating
additional wideband waveforms, such as single-carrier QAM channels.

The SystemVue 5G library also works with Keysight hardware, such as the M8190A/95A AWG,
M9703A digitizer, N5182B (MXG), and N9040A (UXA) to measure MER and BER.

Figure 3 shows a configuration of the 5G library with Keysight EDA simulation tools and test
instruments.

5G System architecture studies 5G

SystemVue environment

library library

Reference Reference
transmitter receiver
Baseband algorithm validation

RF design validation
Data Data
1011001 1011001
01011... 01011...
Co-sim
BER
EVM
External

Test and measurement validation

LAN

DUT

Figure 3. The 5G library can also be used with other Keysight design software and test instruments.

Complementary Keysight software (such as Keysight I/O libraries, Command Expert, and the
89600 VSA with option 300) is often used to connect SystemVue to families of Keysight test
equipment, including AWGs, digitizers, RF sources, RF analyzers, and others. SystemVue offers
a convenient modeling and verification platform that can be used in the R&D environment, test
lab, or shared over a network.
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Ordering Information
Model Description
W1906EP/ET 5G Baseband Verification Library
W1906BEL 1 5G Baseband Exploration Library (C++ source code IP version)
W1907BP/BT 5G Forward Baseband Verification Library Bundle, which includes:
W1906EP/ET 5G library
W1918EP/ET LTE-A/LTE library (4G)
W1916EP/ET 2G/3G library
W1715EP/ET MIMO Channel Builder

1. The 5G Baseband Exploration Library is a source code product written in C++, but that supports the same
functions as the Baseband Verification Library. Contact a factory sales representative for a special quote on
the product.

Related products
Model Description
W1461BP/BT SystemVue Comms Architect
W1719EP/ET RF System Design Kit (for superior RF modeling)
W1720EP/ET Phased Array Beamforming Kit (already included in each W1906)
W1902EP/ET Digital Modem Library (for a variety of common waveforms)
W2383EP/ET 5G Modem Library for ADS (for verifying RF components)

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www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-info
www.keysight.com/find/eesof-systemvue-videos
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