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Anritsu - MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station
- All-in-One Support for RF Measurements and Protocol Tests in FR1 (to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (Millimeter Wave) Bands
- Supports mm-wave band RF measurements and beam forming tests combined use with the RF chamber.
- Expanded with the new hardware option to a platform capable of supporting FR3 (7.125 GHz to 16 GHz), in addition to FR1 and FR2
- Flexible Platform using Modular Architecture
- Supports Existing LTE Test Environment
- Supports various functional tests by GUI operation only without requiring difficult scenario development
- Measures maximum IP data throughput for wide variety of band, CA, and MIMO combinations
Note: The design, explanation and appearance are subject to change without notice.
All-in-One Support for RF Measurements, Protocol Tests and Applications Tests in FR1 (to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (Millimeter-Wave) Bands
With a 5G base station emulation function, a single MT8000A test platform supports both the FR1 (to 7.125 GHz), including band n41, and the FR2 (millimeter-wave) bands used by 5G. Combining it with the OTA Chamber enables both millimeter-wave band RF measurements and beamforming tests using call connections specified by 3GPP. In addition, the intuitive, state-machine-based GUI supports various application tests such as handover tests, quasi-normal and abnormal network tests. Moreover, maximum IP data throughput can be measured for a wide variety of band, CA, and MIMO combinations.
RF TRx, Protocol, Application/High Throughput Test Environment Image
Example of Millimeter-wave Band RF/Protocol Test in Combination with RF Chamber
Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A
Shield Box MA8161A
With the Shield Box MA8161A, the MT8000A supports functional tests in FR2 (millimeter-wave) bands.
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Band |
n41 (2.5 GHz) |
n78-79 (3.5 G/4.5 GHz) |
n257 (28 GHz) |
n260 (39 GHz) |
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✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Example of supported band
Note: Please enquire about other supported bands.
Expanded with the New Hardware Option to a Platform Capable of Supporting FR3 (7.125 GHz to 16 GHz), in Addition to FR1 and FR2
A new RF hardware option has been released that supports the highly anticipated 7.125 GHz to 16 GHz range in the FR3 spectrum (7 GHz to 24 GHz), which is expected to be adopted in 6G. In addition to FR1 and FR2, the single unit expands the platform to support FR3 as well, providing a reliable, long‑term solution from 4G/5G through 6G/FR3.
* For the FR3 band, please contact us for details on the support status and update plans of each application.
Flexible Platform using Modular Architecture
The leading-edge design with flexibility and scalability uses a modular architecture. As well as supporting 4x4 MIMO and 8CA implemented by eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband), it provides a flexible environment for future 5G test requirements, including URLLC (Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications) and mMTC (massive Machine Type Communications)
Supports Existing LTE Test Environment
A comprehensive test environment is provided by making use of Anritsu's LTE test platform offering leading-edge functions based on the company's long experience in this market. Easy configuration of a linked environment for simulating 5G and LTE NSA (non-standalone) makes best use of measurement assets, such as the customer's test environment, test scenarios, etc.
Image of 5G NR NSA Measurement System using Anritsu LTE Measurement Resources
Supports Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) Condition
In DSS, the spectrum is allocated to both 4G and 5G by the scheduler intelligently, depending on the requirements. This is a much more efficient use of spectrum.
The MT8000A can measure throughput under DSS at several NR/LTE allocation conditions.
Supports 5G NTN Testing
NTN (Non Terrestrial Network) is attracting attention as a technology that enables communication even in areas where conventional networks are difficult, such as mountainous regions, remote islands, and disaster-stricken zones. However, “propagation delay” until radio waves reach the terminal and “Doppler shift,” which causes changes in communication frequency due to satellite movement, are challenges.
MT8000A supports RF and protocol testing under “propagation delay” and “Doppler shift” conditions in 5G NTN environments as defined in 3GPP Release 17 and later.
Supports RedCap Testing
RedCap (Reduced Capability) is a new 5G specification optimized for IoT applications such as industrial sensors, surveillance cameras, and wearable devices, featuring low cost, low power consumption, and compact design.
MT8000A supports RF and protocol testing under RedCap conditions as defined in 3GPP Release 17 and later.
MT8000A Base Station Manufacturing Solution Features
The MT8000A is the ideal non-signaling RF test solution for manufacturing 5G base stations. Combination with the MX800045A and MX800046A software covers all the main Sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) frequency bands.
Up to Four TRx Ports for Efficient Production-Line Testing
With up to four installed TRx ports, the MT8000A handles both simultaneous and parallel measurements with ease, cutting test times, raising productivity, and reducing costs.
Simultaneous Measurement
The MT8000A support simultaneous measurement with up to four TRX ports and can cut test times for multi-antenna port base stations.
Parallel Measurement
The MT8000A supports independent parallel measurement with four (max.) TRX ports and can centralize test equipment to reduce costs. Unlike conventional systems requiring a test instrument for each test system, one MT8000A can handle up to four test systems.
Supports Both Sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) Band Measurements
Connecting the MT8000A and RF Converter (MA80003A) supports mmWave (FR2) measurements. The all-in-one MT8000A covers the main frequency ranges used by both the Sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) bands.
Features of Base Station Test Suite for NR mmWave MX800045A/Base Station Test Suite for NR Sub-6 GHz MX800046A
The Base Station Test Suite for NR mmWave MX800045A/Base Station Test Suite for NR Sub-6 GHz MX800046Am are non-signaling RF test software for production-line testing of 5G NR base stations. MX800045A/MX800046A software analyze downlink signals and measure RF characteristics for the 5G NR Sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) bands.
All-at-Once Signal Analysis and RF Characteristics Measurement
The MX800045A/MX800046A software can analyze frequency errors and EVM signals while measuring RF characteristics such as adjacent channel leakage power, OBE, etc. RF test times are shorter because there is no need to switch the signal analysis software and spectrum analyzer for each measurement item.
All-at-Once Multicarrier Analysis
The MX800045A/MX800046A software supports all-in-one multiple component carrier measurements. The characteristics of each single carrier can be measured quickly at the same time without needing to measure each single carrier separately.
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Name/Model |
Sub-carrier Spacing |
Channel Bandwidth |
Maximum Number of Component Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
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Base Station Test Suite for NR mmWave MX800045A |
120 kHz |
100 MHz |
8 |
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200 MHz |
4 |
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400 MHz |
2 |
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Base Station Test Suite for NR sub-6 GHz MX800046A |
15 kHz |
20 MHz |
2 |
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30 kHz |
20, 40, 60, 80, 100 MHz |
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More Product Information
- All-in-One Support for RF Measurements and Protocol Tests in FR1 (to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (Millimeter Wave) Bands
- Supports mm-wave band RF measurements and beam forming tests combined use with the RF chamber.
- Expanded with the new hardware option to a platform capable of supporting FR3 (7.125 GHz to 16 GHz), in addition to FR1 and FR2
- Flexible Platform using Modular Architecture
- Supports Existing LTE Test Environment
- Supports various functional tests by GUI operation only without requiring difficult scenario development
- Measures maximum IP data throughput for wide variety of band, CA, and MIMO combinations
Note: The design, explanation and appearance are subject to change without notice.
- Supports all cellular technologies compliant with 3GPP/3GPP2 UE RF TRX tests including LTE/LTE-Advanced, Cat-M1/NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, TD-SCDMA/HSPA
- Support LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 5CCs SISO tests in one unit
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 2CCs 4x4 MIMO and 4CCs 2x2 MIMO tests in one unit
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 4CCs 4x4 MIMO and 6CCs 2x2 MIMO tests in two units
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 5CCs 4x4 MIMO tests in three units
- Supports VoLTE voice/video echoback tests
- Supports up to 6 GHz
- 160 MHz wide frequency bandwidth (Generator/Analyzer)
- Next generation GUI with large touch panel
- Backwards compatibility with the MT8820 series
- First portable spectrum analyzer to provide continuous frequency coverage to 170 GHz
- Broadband mmWave capabilities for radio astronomy, automotive radar, wireless backhaul, 802.11ad, satcom, and more
- Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test
- Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
- Patented NLTL technology provides > 100 dB dynamic range
- -141/-136/-129/-122 dBm DANL to 90/110/145/170 GHz ( Spectrum Master MS2762A)
- Up to 6 traces, 3 trace detectors, and 12 markers
- Standard three-year warranty
The VectorStar ME7838x4 broadband system VNA offers the widest available 4-port single sweep measurements from 70 kHz to 110, 125, 145, and 150 GHz with mmWave bands up to 1.1 THz
- The ME7838E4X 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 110 GHz (Guaranteed specifications)
- The ME7838A4X 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 125 GHz (Guaranteed specifications)
- The ME7838D4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 145/150 GHz
- The ME7838G4 4-port system sweeps from 70 kHz to 220 GHz
- All systems may be configured to include banded millimeter-wave modules up to 1.1 THz
- Industry-best calibration and measurement stability: 0.1 dB vs 0.6 dB over 24 hrs
- All systems also supports the 3744x-Rx receiver for noise figure measurements to 125 GHz
- Compact, lightweight mmWave modules offer low cost installation with industry-best performance
- Frequency Ranges: 9 kHz to 9 GHz, 13 GHz, and 20 GHz
- Measurements: Occupied Bandwidth, Channel Power, ACPR, C/I, Emission Mask, Spurious Emissions, Field Strength
- 3G and 4G Measurement options for LTE (FDD & TDD), CDMA, W-CDMA, WiMAX, GSM, and TD-SCDMA
- Interference Analyzer: Spectrogram, Signal Strength, RSSI, Mapping
- Dynamic Range: > 106 dB in 1 Hz RBW @ 2.4 GHz
- DANL: –164 dBm in 1 Hz RBW @ 1 GHz preamp On
- Phase Noise: –112 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset at 1 GHz
- 1 Hz to 10 MHz Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
- Tracking Generator up to 20 GHz
- PIM Hunting
- PIM Alert (a downloadable easyTest™ script)
- Standard three-year warranty (battery one-year warranty)
- Customized built-in 4ch sampling oscilloscope and 4ch BERT
- Fast measurement and high performance shorten test times, improve yields, and cut capital infrastructure costs
- Built-in PC for stable fast performance
- SPA available from 70KHz to 20/40/70/110/125/145 and 220GHz. Also available for banded configuration to 1.1THz.
- Dual SPA mode available: suitable for Mixers/Amplifier/ Harmonics /Spurious testing.
- SPA available on all ports. User can define which port to use as SPA port.
- Several detection types available in classical mode: Peak, minimum, RMS, Mean.
- Various math functions can be applied on SPA mode like Min hold/max hold/ user defined equations.
- Sources and receivers can be independently configured. Can be used as Tracking Generator.
- For units that have a dual source, a dual drive option is available. Support for external source control also possible.
- Phase synchronization for units with Dual source available. This feature allows users to control and configure the phase between the two sources.
- Source and receiver attenuator available with VNA can be activated in SPA mode. Recommendation to use option 62 (with attenuator on receiver side) for measuring the spectrum content of high-power devices.
- Software option: easy to install and upgrade existing user equipment.
- 1-port VNA with frequency options from 150 kHz to 6 GHz
- External PC control enables control of multiple ShockLine MS46121B devices in parallel for excellent multisite throughput
- Very compact package allows for direct connection to the DUT
- Scalar transmission measurements in a (1-to-1) or (1-to-n) configuration
- No on-board data storage eliminates the need for data purging in secure applications
- Standard bandpass time domain with time gating enables easier and faster fault identification
- A common GUI interface within the ShockLine family reduces switching costs between models
- High ENR
- Wide frequency range
- Custom frequencies available
The NC3600 Series coaxial noise sources are an excellent choice for applications requiring high ENR, such as ATE, radiometer, and radar systems.
An SMA male connector is standard for the RF output and feed thrus for bias input. SMA female is an option. Custom frequencies and flatness available. Contact the factory with your request.
Anritsu
Since its founding in 1895, Anritsu has been a pioneer in the telecommunications field, marking its 120 years of growth with achievements that include creating the world’ s first practical wireless telephone, which paved the way for today’s smartphones. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our customers and everyone else who has made this possible.
