Norbert Franke

Communications and RF

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

About

General background in systems engineering for communications, RF design, signal processing and field testing. Currently working on wireless signal processing technologies. Experienced in radio-based positioning solutions and energy savings measures for 5G and 6G mobile networks. Activities in applied research projects for 6G, 3GPP standardization and 5G (industry) projects. Previously active in the fields of satellite communications, digital broadcasting and positioning for sports and industry applications.

Experience

  • Research and Development Wireless Signal Processing Technology at Saab
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Dipl.-Ing. at Fraunhofer IIS
    Apr 1996 - Nov 2024 · 28 yrs 8 mos

    2016 to 2024 Mobile Communications (5G, 6G research, 3GPP) 2010 to 2024 Head of the Group “Positioning in Wireless Networks” 2003 to 2009 Technical Project Lead “High Performance Positioning for Sports” (Cairos, Witrack, RedFIR, https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-12949560) 1996 to 2002 System Engineer Satellite Communications (XM Satellite Radio, WorlSpace, DVB-RCS)

  • Satellite Communications RF and System Engineer at ND SatCom
    2000 - 2001 · 1 yr

    Project BBI (Broadband Interactive) based on DVB-RCS