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This report is an examination of the telecommunications solutions available today, telecommunication challenges and emerging technologies. In particular, we will cover the following: in-building wireless solutions, why power is the achilles heel of in-building wireless, the increasing importance of small cell sites, challenges for in-tunnel wireless solutions, and much more.

5G experts and leaders, such as Keysight, RFS, JMA Wireless, Astronics, Freedom, Health Canada, ISED Canada, ThinkRF, Surecall, SAF, Wavecontrol and many more discuss the most frequently asked questions about 5G and its deployment in Canada. The complete report contains the following panel discussions: 5G Healthy & Safety, 5G Testing, 5G Coverage, 5G & IoT, and 5G Safety Applications.

In-building wireless (IBW) solutions serve to address these concerns. IBW solutions can ensure that networks deliver on Quality of Service (QoS) agreements and that Quality of Experience (QoE) expectations are met by building occupants. These solutions range from minimal passive signal routing that ensure coverage to sophisticated digital distributed antenna systems that add additional cellular capacity. There is no one-size-fits-all IBW solution—the correct approach is dependent on the nature of the building and the scope of wireless services required. In this report, we will examine different IBW solutions available today, the challenges that come with them, and the emerging technologies that are changing the landscape of IBW.

In this report, we’ll examine why current power solutions aren’t always sufficient for next-gen in-building wireless deployments, and then we’ll take a look at a few up-and-coming solutions that will be key to unlocking the value of leading-edge wireless applications. For active in-building wireless deployments striving for next-gen capabilities, power is the Achilles heel of the system. The goal of more data and faster speeds over longer distances means more power is essential, but delivering this power properly can be difficult. The conduits used in current in-building wireless systems are meant for data, power, or both, but none of the conventional cables are optimized for the latest generation of wireless standards, let alone future generations.

The right antenna can make the difference between a wireless system that delivers on expectations, and one that falls flat. When designing any wireless system, the antennas must be carefully chosen to fulfill system requirements and the demands of end users. Many additional factors must also be considered, from RF performance to installation requirements to site aesthetics to total cost of ownership. In this report, we will examine a few different site antenna solutions, with a primary focus on small cell site antennas including cannister antennas and RF lens multi-beam antennas. Before we begin that discussion, we will examine the differences between macro cells and small cells and what those differences mean when selecting antennas.

You don’t have to be a miner deep underground to have a need for in-tunnel wireless connectivity. Millions of urban commuters pass through thousands of kilometers of rail and road tunnels every day, and for many, these tunnels represent wireless dead zones in which they’re isolated from loved ones and locked out of their work. But tunnels don’t have to be wireless wastelands. Though there are unique challenges in implementing in-tunnel wireless systems, there are emerging solutions that combat these challenges in an effective and affordable way. In this report, we will examine these challenges and solutions to understand the best approach to in-tunnel wireless.

The Keys to Efficient and Effective Over-the-Air Testing. Antennas no longer work alone but may be grouped in intelligent arrays that steer their signals in the proper directions, all at frequencies much higher than those typically used in the past. In this report, we will look at the benefits, challenges, and emerging solutions for efficient and effective OTA testing.

The Keys to Electromagnetic Testing for Product Development, Compatibility, and Safety. As crucial as electromagnetic signals are, they must also be carefully controlled. The wrong signal at the wrong time could prove disastrous—even deadly. Those exposed to high levels of electromagnetic fields must carefully monitor their exposure. In this report, we will explore the challenges of electromagnetic testing and discover some available solutions to those challenges. We will also examine the ways in which electromagnetic testing is poised to change and how stakeholders can better prepare themselves to adapt to those changes.

T&M Equipment Challenges and Solutions at University and College Engineering Labs. The engineers and technicians of tomorrow must be trained with the best test and measurement equipment of today. Employers expect graduates to be familiar with the tools and techniques used in industry, to hit the bench running with mastery of the most popular equipment. In this report, we will look at benchtop and RF test equipment, fibre optics equipment, and courseware challenges in some of the best University and College labs from coast to coast, and the solutions we proposed and successfully implemented.