MathWorks Introduces 6G Wireless Waveform Library

Wireless communication technologies are constantly evolving, with researchers and engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At an upcoming event, MathWorks will be showcasing several innovative workflows that demonstrate the latest advancements in the field. One of the highlights will be the exploration of 6G waveforms, with a focus on over-the-air testing using MATLAB. This hands-on demonstration is designed to educate wireless engineers on how to explore, design, and analyze potential 6G signals and waveforms.

Participants will have the opportunity to utilize the new 6G Exploration Library for MATLAB, which provides a user-friendly interface for configuring and generating 6G waveform candidates. Engineers will also learn how to seamlessly connect MATLAB to RF instruments or software-defined radios (SDRs), transmit waveforms over the air, and perform signal quality measurements. The demonstration promises to offer valuable insights into the future of wireless communication technologies.

Another exciting showcase will focus on wideband radar and communication waveform classification using Universal Software Radio Peripherals (USRPs). This interactive session will feature a real-time system capable of identifying 5G NR and RADAR signals by leveraging NI™ USRP™ SDR technology and deep learning algorithms. Attendees will work with various MATLAB products, including Deep Learning Toolbox™, Wireless Testbench™, Image Processing Toolbox™, and Communications Toolbox™, gaining practical experience in waveform classification.

MathWorks will also present a demonstration on 5G waveform design and validation using MATLAB in conjunction with Keysight test equipment. Engineers will learn how to utilize MATLAB apps such as 5G Toolbox™ and Instrument Control Toolbox™, as well as command line functions, to generate 5G NR test waveforms. The session will cover topics such as transmitting waveforms over-the-air using a signal generator, capturing signals with a Keysight signal analyzer, and analyzing error vector magnitudes (EVMs).

Furthermore, the event will feature a session on measuring RF filters with Keysight Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), creating MATLAB behavioral models, and optimizing filter performance. RF and microwave professionals will gain valuable insights into controlling instruments, acquiring data in MATLAB using RF Toolbox, and leveraging visualization and analysis tools for postprocessing. This session promises to be a valuable learning opportunity for engineers seeking to enhance their RF and microwave design skills.