Magister Solutions Oy
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FIN-40720 Jyväskylä, Finland
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Business ID: FI-19987968
Simulator for 5G Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks
ALIX is a 5G TN/NTN system-level simulator that is used for detailed protocol level simulations for 5G Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks.
Operating on a packet level resolution, ALIX makes it possible to evaluate communication technology performance, keep up with 3GPP 5G TN/NTN standardization efforts, and explore future technologies such as 5G-Advanced and 6G NTN.
Evaluate communication technology performance
Explore and develop new technology
USE CASES
How ALIX has supported key technology evaluations in our projects
Comparing DVB-S2X and 5G NR technologies
MARINA: Comparing DVB-S2X and 5G NR technologies
In the MARINA project, Magister developed a fair method for comparing DVB-S2X and 5G NR technologies.
We collaborated with Thales Alenia France, who focused on Link Level simulations while we worked on System Level Simulations.
By combining the efforts of our ALIX and SNS3 simulators, we were able to develop a transparent method for comparing DVB-S2X and 5G NR.
These findings are crucial information for standardization processes.
Researching future 5G-Advanced and 6G NTN
FEATURES
Based on 3GPP specifications
For example:
- TR 38.811 in terms of NTN channel modeling
- TR 38.821 in terms of NTN simulation scenario and parameterization.
Focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks
Also supports:
- TN channel models
- TN + NTN scenarios
All system level calibration scenarios defined by TR 38.821
- LEO-600, LEO-1200, GEO
- Handheld terminals, VSAT terminals
- Frequency reuse factors: 1, 3, 2+2
- Frequency bands: S-band, Ka-band
Or custom altitude, frequency, and terminal configuration.
Focus on RAN features (PHY, MAC, RLC)
- 3GPP defined TN & NTN channel models
- L2S (link-to-system) mapping for modeling the PHY/receiver performance
- Power control, HARQ, ACM, scheduling, RLC UM/AM
- Handovers
- PDCP Multi-Connectivity
Higher layers
- Core network simplified
- UDP, TCP, traffic generators (applications)
Focus on user plane
Rather than control plane
Explore the technologies of tomorrow with ALIX
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