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]]>Dr. YiHong Qi, Chairman of the Company, has been awarded the 2025 IEEE Industry Distinguished Leader Award
Dr. Yi-Hong Qi, Chairman of GTS (General Test Systems Inc.) , has been awarded the 2025 IEEE AP-S Industry Distinguished Leader Award for his outstanding contributions in the fields of wireless sensing, AI high-speed connectors, intelligent connected vehicle testing, and AI high-speed connector testing. This award is one of the most prestigious honors conferred by the IEEE AP-S, aimed at recognizing industry leaders who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments in antennas and propagation. The award ceremony was grandly held from July 13 to 18, 2025, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
It is worth noting that after receiving the IEEE AP-S Industry Innovation Award in 2024, Dr. YiHong Qi has once again been honored with the IEEE AP-S Industry Distinguished Leader Award in 2025, making him the first scientist in IEEE AP-S history to receive the society’s industry awards for two consecutive years. This achievement fully demonstrates his sustained influence and exceptional leadership in the field of antenna and electromagnetic research. The award not only highly recognizes Dr. Qi’s personal accomplishments but also further solidifies the technical authority and brand influence of GTS , Ltd. in the global market.
In the future,GTS will continue to increase R&D investments, deepen innovations in electromagnetic technology, and provide stable and reliable technical support for the Internet of Everything through professional and advanced testing technologies, helping the global wireless communication industry reach new heights.
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]]>GTS and CATARC Technology Co., Ltd. Joint Innovation Laboratory Inaugurated
On December 1, 2025, the “Advanced Communication Testing Technology Joint Innovation Laboratory” was officially launched, jointly established by industry leader CATARC Technology Co., Ltd. and GTS (General Test Systems Inc.). As the first and largest integrated land-air communication testing facility in China, the laboratory addresses a critical gap in communication testing for the intelligent connected transportation sector. An expert for CATARC Technology Co., Ltd. stated that the lab will focus on the networking testing needs of intelligent connected vehicles and low-altitude aircraft, providing advanced testing technologies and high-quality inspection services to support the industry’s high-quality development.
Moving forward, the laboratory will center on “advanced communication testing technology” as its core driver, accelerating the translation of technological achievements into practical applications and fostering the integrated development of communication technology with the automotive industry and the low-altitude economy. Leveraging its professional testing capabilities and an open, collaborative approach, the lab is committed to building a benchmark platform in integrated land-air communication testing, continuously delivering leading technical solutions to the industry and empowering the new ecosystem of intelligent transportation.
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]]>Congratulations to AeroGT on securing the Oakland University project
Congratulations to AeroGT on securing the project to construct the whole-vehicle OTA testing system for Oakland University in the United States , with funding supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) .
AeroGT will provide a comprehensive turnkey delivery of this OTA testing system. As the first of its kind in the U.S. capable of 5G MIMO testing, it will offer comprehensive testing services for the smart connected vehicles of the American automotive industry. The system is designed to support a frequency range from 0.6 to 18GHz, enabling a variety of tests including passive, SISO, and MIMO for whole vehicles.
This project, located in Detroit, the center of America’s automotive industry, will supply the most advanced equipment and testing technology to the faculty and students of Oakland University. It will not only greatly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of testing for smart connected vehicles but also provide vital empirical data to support the establishment of testing standards, thereby promoting the healthy development and technological innovation of the smart connected vehicle industry .
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]]>Yihong Qi Receives the 2024 IEEE Industrial Innovation Award
For contributions to the Radiated Two Stage MIMO OTA measurement method.
Dr. Yihong Qi was honored at the IEEE AP-S/URSI (IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and ITNC-USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting) held in Florence, Italy, in July 2024. During the award ceremony, Dr. Qi expressed his gratitude and a commitment to ongoing scientific research.
Dr. Qi’s award highlights both his personal achievements and his significant contributions to the field of wireless communications. His work has profoundly impacted both academia and industry, promoting the widespread application of related technologies in practical scenarios. The RTS MIMO OTA measurement method has enhanced testing accuracy and significantly shortened testing cycles, providing robust support for the development and production of wireless communication devices. This technology has firmly established GTS (General Test Systems Inc.) as a leader in wireless communication OTA testing.
GTS is immensely proud of Chairman Yihong Qi for receiving the 2024 IEEE Industrial Innovation Award and extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Qi on this prestigious honor.
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]]>New Book “OVER-THE-AIR MEASUREMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS” Released
The new book by Dr. Yihong Qi, Chairman of GTS, titled “OVER-THE-AIR MEASUREMENT FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS” now published by internationally renowned publisher ARTECH HOUSE.
Book Highlights
Authoritative Authors: Dr. Yihong Qi, Chairman of GTS, leader in OTA (Over-The-Air) testing methods and standards for Intelligent Connected Vehicles , IEEE Fellow; James L. Drewniak, one of the founders of the EMC Laboratory at Missouri University of Science and Technology, internationally recognized leader in the EMC field, IEEE Fellow.
International Recognition: Published by the internationally renowned publisher ARTECH HOUSE.
Cutting-edge Content: Covers the latest advancements in OTA measurement for intelligent connected vehicles, delving into OTA systems and testing algorithms, adhering to the industry standards such as 3GPP and CTIA.
Book Contents
This is a professional book focused on wireless OTA testing systems. Through this book, you will master cutting-edge OTA testing and measurement algorithms. The content covers the latest developments in 5G, IoT, ICV, wireless sensors, and smart terminals, with a special focus on MIMO and OTA measurements for ICV. It provides the latest application advancements and profound technical insights, offering valuable references for wireless communication system managers, antenna and RF engineers, certification experts, and test engineers in the ICV field.
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]]>Chairman YihongQi Discusses Future of OTA Testing on “Credit China” TV
Chairman YihongQi of GTS (General Test Systems Inc.) appeared on “信用中國” (means “Credit China” ) TV to share his insights on industry trends and the company’s innovative practices Recently.
In the interview, Dr. Qi highlighted how GTS tackles challenges in the wireless performance testing field through technological innovation. These challenges include diverse testing scenarios, the massive connection of terminals, power consumption issues, and security concerns of wireless communication devices. GTS’s solutions have helped numerous renowned companies worldwide, earning their trust and praise. The company provides a full range of wireless performance testing software and hardware systems, meeting needs various testing requirements such as international certification/network testing, pre-certification testing, rapid R&D testing, and production line testing. Their services cover multiple fields, including mobile communication terminals, intelligent connected vehicles, aerospace, radar, and antenna testing.
As an industry leader, GTS actively participates in drafting communication testing standards globally. Dr. Qi emphasized the significance of mathematics and physics in standard development. Under his leadership, the GTS technical team has continually advanced measurement theories and algorithms, achieving key technological innovations. These achievements have addressed wireless performance testing challenges in the 5G and intelligent connected vehicle fields and have been incorporated into international standards such as 3GPP and CTIA. This underscores GTS’s robust technical capabilities and the core competitiveness in independent innovation.
Looking ahead, GTS will continue to focus on wireless communication testing, driving technological innovation and industry upgrades, and contributing more to the advancement of the wireless communication testing field.
The program aired on “信用中國” on June 12, 2024. Below is an exciting video clip from the interview, and for the full interview video, please click here.
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]]>General Test Systems Inc. and Rohde & Schwarz Successfully Complete Wi-Fi 7 OTA Testing
General Test Systems Inc. (GTS) successfully integrated its self-developed RayZone? series multi-probe OTA testing system with Rohde & Schwarz’s (R&S) latest R&S?CMX500 wireless communication tester recently. This innovative testing solution has successfully conducted OTA testing for IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7). Moreover, the solution is compatible with traditional Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6/6E, 802.11a, b, g, n, and ac.
Wi-Fi 7 OTA Test site
Wi-Fi 7 has quickly become popular due to its Extremely High Throughput (EHT) feature. It uses advanced technologies such as the 6GHz frequency band, 320MHz bandwidth, Multi Link Operation (MLO), and 4096 QAM modulation. Evaluating the RF performance of Wi-Fi 7 terminals is critical with these new features. The final product must meet standard specifications and regulatory requirements to ensure success. GTS’s RayZone? series OTA testing system, in collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz’s R&S?CMX500, effectively performs Wi-Fi 7 OTA testing.
GTS has introduced the RayZone? series, a multi-probe OTA testing system designed for frequencies between 400MHz and 12GHz. This
series can accommodate DUTs up to 2 meters in size and can conduct comprehensive passive, SISO, and MIMO tests for all wireless communication standards. The RayZone? series is powered by GTS’s proprietary software platforms, Libra and Phoenix, and supports a wide range of communication standards including 2G/3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, NB-IoT, eMTC, Zigbee, LoRa, and UWB. Additionally, it offers flexible customization options to meet diverse testing needs, adapting to various scenarios, standards, and automation
requirements.
The R&S?CMX500 provides comprehensive testing capabilities. It supports cellular technologies including LTE and the 5G FR1 frequency range up to 8 GHz, as well as the FR2 millimeter wave frequency range up to 50 GHz, suitable for the latest non-cellular technologies such as Wi-Fi 7 signaling tests. This device excels in frequency combination, enabling it to perform complex multi-carrier throughput tests, including the 3CC, 4×4 MIMO, and 256QAM/1024QAM required by 5G-A, all with just one unit. The CMX500’s single-platform design supports both functional and RF testing, as well as various application and conformance tests. Its flexible and scalable hardware platform can be customized to meet the diverse needs of different customers.
Dicong Wu, Sales Director of RZ Product Line at GTS, expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing partnership with R&S in pioneering technology sectors.
‘Building on our collaborative advancements in technologies such as 5G carrier aggregation and IoT NTN, we have now successfully integrated Wi-Fi 7 technology. This marks a significant step forward in our joint effort to provide comprehensive, one-stop solutions for our clients. Our holistic and efficient approach to product design not only shows a profound understanding of market needs but also underscores the synergy between our two companies in our technological trajectories. Looking to the future, we are confident that deeper collaboration in emerging fields like RedCap and NR-NTN will allow us to extend our technological reach and deliver even more exceptional products and services to our customers’.
Hailiang Jin, Senior Director of Product and Systems Department at R&S, commented on the collaboration:
‘Working with GTS to complete the Wi-Fi 7 OTA testing solution was a delightful experience. Thanks to our mature and stable products, we
managed to integrate our systems in a very short time, showcasing our commitment to ultimate efficiency. I am also thrilled to see the outstanding performance of our latest testing platform, the CMX500, once again. We look forward to deepening our cooperation in more fields in the future, aiming for a win-win situation.’
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]]>Dr. Yihong Qi awarded the 2024 IEEE Award !
Dr. Yihong Qi, Chairman of General Test Systems Inc.（GTS）, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Industrial Innovation Award for his pioneering innovations and visionary leadership in the field of antenna design and testing. His contributions are particularly notable in the development of over-the-air (OTA) testing methods and standards for intelligent connected vehicles. The award ceremony will take place on July 17, 2024.
Dr. Qi’s innovations in antenna design and whole vehicle OTA testing have significantly boosted GTS technological capabilities and product performance, enhancing the company’s industry standing. This award reinforces GTS leadership in antenna measurement technology and supports the advancement of intelligent connected vehicle technology. Under Dr. Qi’s leadership, the company is poised to achieve further breakthroughs, providing strong support for industry progress.
The IEEE AP-S Industrial Innovation Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the global antenna and electromagnetic technology fields, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions in these areas. The award is highly influential and recognized within the industry, with recipients representing the highest level of technological innovation and marking their exceptional achievements in driving technological progress and industry development.
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]]>GTS Supports High-Quality Development of the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry!
As a pioneering city in the intelligent connected vehicle industry, Shenzhen continuously leads the innovation of future mobility solutions. On May 9, 2024, Shenzhen Satellite TV’s reported that the city has made new progress in the field of intelligent connected vehicles, with over 900 kilometers of open roads for autonomous driving, further promoting the industry’s development.
In this process, the comprehensive vehicle wireless communication OTA (Over-The-Air) testing system from Shenzhen General Test Systems Co., Ltd. has garnered widespread attention. This system integrates a spherical near-field testing system with a MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) testing system, capable of simulating various complex channel models in a laboratory environment. It enables OTA testing of the wireless performance of entire intelligent connected vehicles, making it an ideal choice for certification bodies, research institutes, vehicle manufacturers, and antenna suppliers for both certification and R&D testing.
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]]>Academician Qi Yihong, Chairman of General Test, was appointed as a part-time professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University
On March 5, Academician Qi Yihong, chairman of General Test, was hired as a part-time professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University.President WangShuguo issued an appointment letter to Academician Qi Yihong and wore the school badge. Shan Zhiwei, Vice President of Xi’an
Jiaotong University, and Yu Wei and Dong Xiaopeng from General Test Systems Inc. Attended the appointment ceremony.
Academician Qi Yihong、Principal Wang Shuguo
At the ceremony, President Wang Shuguo welcomed Academician Qi Yihong’s joining. He said that Academician Qi Yihong, as an outstanding representative in the field of science and technology, will surely promote the further high-quality development of the school’s academic strength and inject new vitality and international vision into talent training and scientific and technological innovation. At the same time, he also said that this appointment can deepen the in-depth cooperation between the school and alumni enterprises in the integration of industry and education and collaborative education, stimulate students’ innovative thinking and practical ability, and cultivate more outstanding innovative talents in scientific research practice.
Academician Qi Yihong also said that he was very happy to become a part-time professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University. After being hired, he will give full play to his research expertise in electromagnetic fields and microwave technology, electromagnetic compatibility noise theory, antennas and system integration, and contribute to the school’s discipline construction and joint efforts. Make your own contribution to development, talent training, etc., and jointly promote the development of industry-university-research cooperation to a higher level.
After the hiring ceremony, Academician Qi Yihong gave an academic report titled “Narrowing the Gap Between Theoretical Research and Real-world Practice for EM Engineering” to the teachers and students of the School of Information and Communication Engineering of Jiaotong University. After the report, the teachers and students of Xi′an Jiaotong University and Academician Qi Yihonghad a lively and in-depth interaction, which was highly praised by the teachers and students of Xi′anJ iaotong University.
Afterwards, Academician Qi Yihong visited the exhibition halls and laboratories of the School of Information and Communications Technology, and discussed in depth the follow-up postgraduate training and scientific research cooperation. During the exchange at the college, Director Li Yongdong of the Department of Telecommunications, Dean Wang Wenjie of the School of Information and Communications Technology, Secretary Zhang Anxue and relevant teachers participated.
This appointment ceremony and academic report will further deepen the cooperation between the school and enterprises. On the one hand, it will help the intersection and integration of school disciplines and improve the level of discipline construction. On the other hand, it will provide outstanding talents to enterprises and improve their competitiveness. At the same time, the school and enterprises jointly develop, jointly build R&D centers and experimental platforms, promote cutting-edge technology research and product development, and achieve a win-win situation for GTS and Xi′an Jiaotong University.
Introduction to Academician Qi Yihong
Qi Yihong is an academician of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors, an academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, an IEEE Fellow, a winner of the IEEE EMC Society Technical Achievement Award, a member of the founding team of BlackBerry mobile phone hardware, and the inventor of the modern smartphone antenna. An expert on antenna and radio frequency signal systems.
Academician Qi Yihong has long been engaged in basic research on radio signal transmission and noise mechanisms. His theoretical breakthrough research results are widely used in wireless low-noise transmitters, high-sensitivity receivers, high-performance connectors, antennas, wireless test systems and system integration. He has designed and invented the world’s first smartphone that has no interference with hearing aids and a GPS terminal product with the highest total omnidirectional sensitivity in the world. The proposed RTS method is a contributor to the 3GPP 4G-LTE MIMO test method. The proposed TIS and TRP definitions were written into CTIA standard version 3.0 as a basic contribution.
Academician Qi Yihong has published more than 60 academic papers and written 2 monographs. He and his team have more than 500 domestic and foreign patents. Among them, the core technology is widely used in mobile terminals, creating tens of thousands of direct jobs around the world and benefiting a population of more than 3 billion.
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