Test-equipment designers and suppliers are carrying a heavy load, trying to meet the expected test requirements of 5G wireless systems. In fact, the expected needs of next-generation wireless networks are shaping the next generation of RF/microwave test equipment.

Five trends that have been shaping the industry over the years and will continue to do so in 2017 Dr James Truchard, President, CEO, and Cofounder, National Instruments

With the T&M industry poised at a CAGR of 6.8 percent over the next five years, MWC this year has an impressive presence of the leading vendors.

2016 saw consolidation in the test and instruments industry.

Dechacca Ponnappa, Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

Avichal Kulshrestha, Staff Technical Marketing Engineer, National Instruments

Arpita Pal Agrawal, Telecom Leader, PwC India

With the recent developments, the T&M vendors can look forward to exciting times.

Power Master MA24507A

Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer

NI mmWave Transceiver System

IQxstream and IQxel-MW

To serve the diverse nature and needs of IoT applications, numerous wireless technologies and standards have emerged. As an ever-growing number of devices support multiple standards, testing these devices becomes all the more complex.