First approval for FR2 mmWave 5G test system
Rohde & Schwarz is the first to certify a test system for the latest 5G FR2 millimetre wave wireless technology.
The company is the first to obtain Global Certification Forum (GCF) test approval for validating the radio resource management (RRM) performance of 5G New Radio (NR) devices.
These devices are key to accelerating the roll out of 5G services in standalone (SA) mode that does not need a cellular basestation.
The approval specifically applies to devices operating in 5G NR standalone mode in the FR2 band from 24GHz to 70GHz and is capable of managing multiple angles of arrival. It enables device manufacturers to certify their products for global compatibility with mobile networks that use mmWave frequencies and operate in 5G SA with a real 5G core network.
- 5G mmWave RF module targets 28GHz fixed wireless access
- Unified test system for 5G FR1, FR2 measurements
The R&S TS8980 is the most compact full range conformance testing solution on the market for testing in line with requirements from GCF, PTCRB and regulatory bodies. It supports the entire device certification process for RF and RRM, covering the widest range of technologies including 5G NR based on 3GPP and carrier acceptance specifications. The test system is available in various configurations to cover the required scope of testing.
Verifying compliance with critical RRM test cases is increasingly important as wireless 5G routers and customer premises equipment (CPE) gain prominence for fixed wireless access (FWA) applications. These test cases are essential for ensuring a reliable end user experience, especially in challenging network conditions, such as blockages, or at the cell edge.
The platform is built on the CMX500 5G network emulator and includes the R&S ATS1800M anechoic chamber series as well as a device under test (DUT) positioner.
“Our technology will help ensure the quality and reliability of 5G devices while addressing the challenges in the FR2 frequency range. We are also working on test cases for the upcoming FR3 frequency range, which is expected to play a key role in 6G networks,” said Thomas Eyring, Senior Director of Device Certification at Rohde & Schwarz.
Details are here for the R&S TS8980 conformance test system.
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