Industry’s first 3GPP Rel 16 protocol conformance tests approved
The Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) has approved the first 3GPP Release 16 Protocol Conformance tests for 5G New Radio (NR), opening up testing for new broadband wireless equipment.
The CAG group is operated by Global Certification forum (GCF) and the conformance tests were verified on the ME7834NR 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform from Anritsu
The 3GPP Rel 16 specifications include enhancements in coverage, power, mobility, reliability and ease in network planning and optimisation that will greatly expand the reach of 5G NR to new industry verticals beyond traditional smartphone and enhanced mobile broadband applications (eMBB).
The conformance tests are defined by 3GPP in TS 38.523-1 and have earlier been verified by Anritsu at 3GPP RAN WG5 (Radio Access Network Working Group 5). These tests have also been submitted to PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board) PVG (PTCRB Validation group) for approval in the upcoming meetings.
The 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR is registered with both the GCF and PTCRB as Test Platform 251. This is a test platform for 3GPP-based Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) and Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT) of mobile devices incorporating Multiple Radio Access Technologies. It supports 5G NR in both Standalone and Non-Standalone mode in addition to LTE, LTE-Advanced, LTE-A Pro, and W-CDMA.
When combined with Anritsu’s OTA RF chamber MA8171A and RF converters, the ME7834NR covers the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G NR frequency bands.
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