The IQcell-5G from LitePoint is a 5G FR1/FR2 Signalling Test Solution that is designed for end-of-line manufacturing, software regression and functional performance testing. It validates RF parametric measurements, end-to-end throughput, MIMO, mobility, and user experience testing across cellular and cellular-capable connectivity devices such as smartphones, CPE’s, laptops, tablets, hotspots, etc. The solution consists of IQcore-5G, a network emulator, and IQFR1-5G, a sub-6 GHz radio head for signalling and analysis over FR1 frequency bands. The IQFR1-5G enables four completely independent cells providing four times the capacity of single-cell test equipment. With this, the user can support concurrent testing of up to four FR1 UE’s in conducted and up to 32 UE’s in an Over-the-Air (OTA) test environment and significantly improving productivity and minimizing the cost of test.
The IQcell-5G has a modular architecture which allows this solution to be expanded to support the mmWave (FR2) frequency bands by adding the IQgig-5GS radio head for signalling and analysis. This solution also allows an easy transition from standalone (SA) to non-standalone (NSA) deployment mode by adding an optional LTE anchor – IQcell, which also supports legacy technologies WCDMA and GSM. It has a highly integrated design with a built-in iPerf server which eliminates the need for an external server PC and enables up to 4x4 MIMO data throughput testing for 5G FR1 UE devices. This signalling test solution can also enable 5G FR1 radiated testing in a controlled test environment by connecting the IQFR1-5G with the IQ5041 RF enclosure.
This 5G signalling test solution comes with IQfact-s software tool which is purpose-built to enable rapid end-of-line automation and lab regression test to minimize test execution time. The tool allows users to quickly develop test cases without having to develop custom software.
