Anritsu's 5G-NR Mobile Device Test Platform, the ME7834NR and New Radio RF Conformance Test System - ME7873NR have been selected by the PCTEST Engineering Laboratory for 5G New Radio (5G NR) device certification. The selection was done based on the capability of equipment's ability to perform Protocol Conformance Tests (PCT), Radio Frequency Conformance Tests (RFCT), and Carrier Acceptance Tests (CAT). Anritsu's 5G NR PCT/CAT platforms enable PCTEST to perform 5G NR device certification testing in Protocol/RF/RRM/Performance sections in accordance with Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB), as well as operator-specific testing.
The 5G PCT, RFCT and CAT systems will be integrated into Element's newly formed Connected Technologies sector with PCTEST as the nucleus of its 5G testing platform. Anritsu's platforms also provide PCTEST with the capability to perform Frequency Range 1 (FR1) and Frequency Range 2 (FR2) testing in both Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) modes. For FR2, Anritsu's over-the-air (OTA) CATR Anechoic Chamber MA8172A Compact Antenna Test Range Chamber (CATR) is used.
5G infrastructure plays an increasing role in enhancing critical telecommunication services to the medical, business and domestic communities. As penetration of 5G devices and expansion of 5G NR networks become more prevalent, there is a need for test platforms with comprehensive coverage that provide stable and consistent results in a timely manner. PCTEST/Element is proud to be at the forefront of 5G technology, providing a fast and reliable network for global markets.
The Anritsu 5G CT/CAT solutions are based on its popular Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A. The 5G NR communication test platform has been widely selected by chipset vendors, operators, test laboratories, and device manufacturers worldwide.
It is important that at the advent of new technologies, such as 5G NR, test platforms are integrated with chipset vendors to efficiently and quickly align with the fast-evolving 3GPP specifications. Such close integration results in a solution that is stable from both hardware and software perspectives and can provide repeatable results.
