One-box tester enhances RF/protocol conformance testing for 5G communication devices

Anritsu Corporation now offers a one-box tester that supports RF and protocol conformance testing for 5G communication devices by improving 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 undertaken 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 needed separate one-box testers with different hardware configurations. With these new enhancements, conformance tests can be performed employing the same one-box tester and switching between applications, therefore contributing to optimising the capital investment needed for the conformance testing of 5G communication devices.

The ME7873NR Lite Model consists of only one MT8000A and can perform the RF conformance testing of 5G communication devices in this configuration. With this enhancement, the ME7873NR Lite Model supports the 5G FR1 TRx test and some Perf and RRM tests with limited test items.

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.

The simplified hardware configuration reduces test times by about 20% relative to the full model, which is configured using several measuring instruments.

Automating the testing process supports conformance testing and the repetitive testing used in verification processes such as regression testing.