Aeroflex commits to 5G research and development

Aeroflex has announced that it is actively working on developing technologies towards potential 5G wireless systems, and is a founding member of the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) program, led by the University of Surrey, UK.

The 5GIC program is conducting research and development into advanced technologies for the 5G network of the future. The project aims to establish a world-leading position in mobile broadband communications, with participants including global mobile network operators, infrastructure and tools providers, along with media and communications organisations, in addition to the university itself.

Aeroflex says the aim of its early engagement in this 5G research is to consolidate its position in wireless network infrastructure test technologies and systems.

The consortium also includes AIRCOM International, BBC, BT, EE, Fujitsu Laboratories of Europe, Huawei, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Telefonica and Vodafone.

The world’s first research centre dedicated to mobile technology, the 5G Innovation Centre will focus on the advanced technologies that will underpin the 5G network of the future. The project will also include the development of a 5G ‘test bed’, based on campus, which will enable technologies to be tested in a real-world environment.

The consortium’s pledged support of £30 million (which includes time, expertise and other contributions) is in addition to the £11.6 million awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) under the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF).