Rohde & Schwarz is introducing two new setups for 5G RF and RRM conformance testing. The R&S TS8980S-4A is a cost-efficient single-box answer tailor-made to 3GPP inband check instances, and the R&S TS8980FTA-3A is a single-rack answer masking all inband and out-of-band check instances. No different answer in the marketplace provides the identical capabilities in such a compact format.

The R&S TS8980 is an official 5G conformance check platform permitted by the World Certification Discussion board (GCF) and the PCS Sort Certification Overview Board (PTCRB). Chipset, modem and finish system producers in addition to check homes can use the check system to carry out RF (TP298) and RRM (TP296) exams in keeping with 3GPP specs. The platform additionally meets the check necessities of community operators and regulatory our bodies.

Rohde & Schwarz has developed two new setups for its profitable R&S TS8980 household: the R&S TS8980S-4A and the R&S TS8980FTA-3A. These options meet the market necessities for lowered {hardware} and a smaller footprint.

The only-box answer R&S TS8980S-4A is a totally automated conformance check system for performing validated conformance check instances as much as 8 GHz and 4 provider aggregation (4 CA). Based mostly on an enhanced R&S CMX500 one-box 5G signalling tester (OBT), it’s a cost-efficient answer that helps 3GPP RX/TX inband conformance check instances, demodulation and radio useful resource administration (RRM) check instances. Clients can even improve their R&S CMX500 to an R&S TS8980S-4A. This answer is especially engaging for 5G system producers who wish to carry out inband testing in-house and outsource out-of-band testing to a check home. The automation relies on the R&S Contest software program platform with an intuitive GUI, superior instruments for quick debugging and a complicated report supervisor for giant information evaluation and cloud companies.

The only-rack answer R&S TS8980FTA-3A is probably the most compact conformance check answer in the marketplace. It helps the complete vary of each inband and out-of-band check instances and the whole system certification course of for RF and RRM, masking 5G NR as outlined by 3GPP and provider acceptance specs. Sometimes, these capabilities require a two-rack answer. Now, Rohde & Schwarz has succeeded in lowering the footprint of this check system to a single rack setup, permitting it to be put in in laboratories with restricted flooring house.