IWWe4: Keeping up with the Wireless G’s: Role of Software Defined Radios and Standard Interfaces

Presentation Abstract
This workshop explores the evolution of wireless standards from 2G to 6G, highlighting the economic impact on network operators, equipment vendors, and semiconductor providers. We examine how software-defined radios (SDRs) have adapted to each generation and the role of standard interfaces in enabling scalable, efficient development. The session concludes with a real-world example from Analog Devices, showcasing an SDR transceiver integrated with signal processing and physical layer functionality aligned with the open radio access network (O-RAN) standard.