Vienna, Austria – 8 August 2024 – Anritsu Corporation has announced that a one-box tester supports both RF and protocol conformance testing for 5G communication devices by enhancing the functionality of its New Radio RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR Lite Model.
When configured as a one-box tester, the Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A, RF conformance testing can be performed with the ME7873NR Lite Model, while protocol conformance testing can be performed with the 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR Lite Model.
Previously, RF and protocol conformance testing required separate one-box testers with different hardware configurations. With these new enhancements, conformance tests can be performed using the same one-box tester and switching between applications, thus contributing to optimising the capital investment required for the conformance testing of 5G communication devices.
Product Outline
The ME7873NR Lite Model consists of only one MT8000A, and in this configuration can perform the RF conformance testing of 5G communication devices. With this enhancement, the ME7873NR Lite Model supports the 5G FR1 TRx test as well as some Perf and RRM tests with limited test items.
• Optimises capital investment
A one-box tester configuration with a limited number of test items helps perform conformance testing at a lower cost. Customers owning the MT8000A can perform RF/protocol conformance testing with minimal extra investment. The Lite Model is upgradeable to the full ME7873NR model for full conformance tests.
• Reduces test times
The simplified hardware configuration reduces test times by about 20 per cent relative to the full model that is configured from several measuring instruments.
• Supports conformance testing and device verification
By automating the testing process, it supports conformance testing as well as the repetitive testing used in verification processes such as regression testing.
About Anritsu
Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com), a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 125 years. Anritsu’s philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimisation.
Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.
