Qualified by Bluetooth™ SIG for Measurements

The Anritsu MT8852B Bluetooth™ Test Set is the market leading RF measuring instrument for design proving and production test of a wide range of products that integrate Bluetooth™ technology, including; phones, headsets, computers, audio-visual and gaming products as well as modules. In production, a single key press initiates a measurement script that tests a device in less than 15 seconds.

The MT8852B Bluetooth™ Test Set is compliant with Bluetooth™ 1.2, 2.0, 2.1 + EDR, 3.0 + HS, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.0 core specifications

Measurements Performed as Defined in the Bluetooth™ RF Test Specification and also User Definable

As members of the Bluetooth™ Special Interest Group (SIG) since 1999, Anritsu has actively participated in the development of the standard from the first 1.0 core specification release through to the current 5.0 core specification release. The MT8852B Bluetooth™ Test Set builds on this experience to offer an optimized radio layer test instrument.

The MT8852B Bluetooth™ Test Set gives you a one-button test to fully characterize your Bluetooth™ implementation and ensure that your reputation for quality is maintained. Therefore you can ship products to your customers with confidence that they will work perfectly first time, every time.

Fast Comprehensive Transceiver Measurements: < 15 seconds

The MT8852B can establish a link with the module under test and perform a comprehensive set of transceiver measurements in under 15 seconds. If the module address is unknown, MT8852B can read it through the module HCI (RS232 or USB), or perform an Inquiry. An integrated CW frequency counter can be used for crystal trimming. Module testing requires a test fixture, ideally in a shielded box, to interface the Bluetooth™ module to the MT8852B. The test fixture should provide a direct RF connection plus, if required, connection to the module's HCI interface.

Option for Bluetooth™ Low Energy Measurements (BLE)

There are 2 types of Bluetooth™ low energy devices, Dual Mode devices integrate Basic Rate, EDR and low energy functionality into a single chip while Single Mode devices support only the low energy standard. Mobile phones and PCs are expected to support the Dual Mode devices and sensors and peripherals will only support the low energy standard.

The MT8852B, with Option 27 - Bluetooth™ Low Energy Measurements, sends these test controls to the EUT to deliver fully automated testing. With the use of this integrated interface, the MT8852B can run a single test script that with a single key press can test the Basic Rate, EDR and low energy performance of a EUT.

For EUT transmitter tests, test controls sent from the MT8852B configure the low energy device to transmit test reference packets that are captured and analyzed by the MT8852B receiver.

Option for Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) Software

Manufacturers need to prove the performance of both the Bluetooth™ and mobile phone radios. Test is typically a bottleneck in any mobile phone production line and so testing the Bluetooth™ interface must be performed with no increment to total test time. It is also vital to confirm that both radios can be active simultaneously without any interference between them.

Should the phone also include an 802.11b/g WLAN radio, the AFH feature of the MT8852B is ideal for validating that both radios can be used simultaneously without mutual interference. This option provides graphical displays of FER and masked channels when interfering signals are introduced, allowing optimization of hardware designs.

Support 3 SCO Channels with CVSD, µ-Law and A-Law Air Interface Audio Measurements

The MT8852B offers comprehensive testing facilities integrated within a Bluetooth™ wireless technology test set. Rear-panel jack-plug connectors provide analog inputs and outputs for all three audio channels.

Quality Assurance of Diverse and Complex Devices

The Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A supports an RF performance measurement environment under realistic operation conditions (Network Mode).

Advantages of RF Measurement in Network Mode

The MT8862A Network Mode supports configuration of an RF measurement environment without test firmware, chipset control, and hardware modification.

DUT Tx Test

• At ACK measurement, the MT8862A sends an Test Packet to the DUT; at Data measurement, it sends a ICMP Echo Request packet. Tx measurement is performed when either the ACK or ICMP Echo Reply sent from the DUT is received.
• The header of the packet received from the DUT is analyzed and RF measurements such as power, modulation accuracy, spectrum, etc., are performed to display results.
• Packets sent using the IP data TRx ports can also be measured.

DUT Rx Test

• The MX886200A measures the PER/FRR by counting the ACK frames sent by the DUT in response to the Test Packet. Configuring a measurement environment is easier than using the Direct mode.
• Since tests are made under closer conditions to actual operation, the DUT can also be tested at final shipping for results that are closer to actual usage.
• The PER (Packet Error Rate) standard of the Receiver Blocking test in ETSI EN 300 328 V 2.1.1 released on January 13, 2017 has been added for broadband wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM Band, including WLAN. This test is done easily using the PER measurement function of the MT8862A and a signal generator to generate the interference wave.

GUI Control over Ethernet

Two connection methods between MT8862A and control PC:

• One-to-one Ethernet connection
• Connection over Ethernet network

The MT8862A DHCP Client function supports remote network access from an external PC controller for easy remote control and sharing one MT8862A between multiple users.

Frame Capture for Troubleshooting DUT Connections

The MX886200A captures WLAN frames sent to and received from the DUT. Captured logs can be saved by the PC controller in pcap format for analysis by software such as Wireshark. This eliminates the need for a separate packet sniffer to capture WLAN frames and supports troubleshooting of WLAN frames in the RF measurement environment.

Remote Control Environment

• Using the MT8862A, remote-control protocols, such as HiSLIP, VXI11,etc., for controlling instruments using the general-purpose Raw-Socket connection method, can be selected to match an existing remote-control environment.
• The same remote-control commands are used for the GUI running on the Web browser and the GUI remote control command log can also be captured. Creation times are greatly reduced by using remote-control command sequences.
• In addition, sample sequences are also provided for the Smart Studio Manager MX847503A for the MT8862A.

The Radio Communication Analyzer MT8821C is designed for R&D into mobile devices (User Equipment: UE), such as smartphones, tablets and M2M/IoT modules. It builds on the technologies of its popular predecessor, the MT8820C used worldwide by UE and chipset vendors. It operates as a base station simulator using standard call processing sequences compliant with test standards to support a versatile test lineup, starting with RF tests.

More Efficient RF Testing Supporting LTE-Advanced UE Measurement

With the introduction of LTE-Advanced, wireless communications are starting to use Carrier Aggregation (CA) technology offering continuing extendibility to wider bandwidths and more frequency bands. Additionally, adoption of the latest in faster communications technologies, such as higher-order 4x4 and 8x8 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) to improve frequency usage efficiency, means that measurement technologies are also becoming increasingly complex.

	Supports LTE-Advanced 6CC SISO tests in one unit		Supports tests of 5 GHz Unlicensed Band used by LAA and LTE-U
	Supports LTE-Advanced 6CC 2×2 MIMO tests		160 MHz wide frequency bandwidth (Generator/Analyzer) supports evolving UE technologies
	Supports LTE-Advanced 4CC 2×2 MIMO tests in one unit		Supports tests of HPUE (High Power User Equipment) which is the specification to improve communication environment by increasing out put power of UE
	Supports LTE-Advanced 4CC 4×4 MIMO/4x2 MIMO tests

Enhanced GUI for Efficient Operability

Better operability and visibility have been achieved using an enhanced next-generation GUI and easy-to-use large touch panel. As well as operating screens by touching and swiping, easy operation is supported by one-touch switching between grouped/individual graph lists and results outline/detail displays.

Further, the efficiency of complex setting work is improved by a parameter search function, bookmarking function for commonly used parameters, and a function for setting test parameters using one-touch button operation.

3GPP UE RF Measurement

The UE TRX characteristics must be evaluated for compliance with 3GPP/3GPP2 standards at chipset and UE development, evaluation, and acceptance testing by network operators, etc. UE circuits are becoming increasingly complex as more communications technologies and frequency bands are supported; with built-in support for the UE RF TRX tests compliant with the various communications standards, the MT8821C is the ideal test solution whatever the measurement scenario.

Supported 3GPP/3GPP2 Standards

One-touch Settings and PASS/FAIL Judgment

With preset measurement parameters based on the 3GPP RF test standard cases, the MT8821C simplifies measurement. In addition, PASS/FAIL judgment of measurement results according to the test standard conditions is automated and results are confirmed at a glance.

Until now, LTE CA measurements have required complex Component Carrier (CC) settings, making operation difficult, but the MT8821C integrates multiple related parameters settings into one operation, greatly simplifying each operation stage to reduce setting operations and time.

For example, only the following three steps are required using the LTE measurement software to measure the 3GPP TS 36.521-1 6.5.2.1 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM):

3GPP RF Test Example

1. Select test parameters
2. Start measurement
3. Confirm PASS/FAIL judgment

Remote Control Sample Tool

The MT8821C can be configured in an automated test system using either GPIB or Ethernet for remote control. Anritsu also provides the 3GPP RF test standard compliant automatic remote control sample tool.

Operation is as simple as selecting the required test case from RF test items in the remote control sample tool, so even new users can easily configure automated test environment.

Suitable for Non-signaling Testing of Smartphone and Chipset Module

The MT8870A Universal Wireless Test Set has been specifically designed for the high volume manufacturing test of all common cellular and short range wireless technologies. An MT8870A instrument mainframe can contain up to four MU887000A/01A TRx test modules, each capable of independent control by an external PC. Each module has an integrated Vector Signal Generator (VSA) and Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) to perform both Transmitter and Receiver RF tests, including both Analog and Digital Audio Analyzer.

All-in-one Platform Accommodating 4 Test Modules

Up to four measurement modules can be installed in one main frame and each module can be controlled independently. The four installed modules share the same power supply, chassis, and internal bus interface, helping cut infrastructure costs.

Lower Cost of Test, Smaller Footprint and Cuts Line Downtime

With four TRx modules installed in one MT8870A main frame, the shared power supply, chassis, internal communications bus, remote controller, reference frequency oscillator, software license, etc., cut capital costs.

Whereas easy module swap-out cuts line downtime without having to send the whole unit for repair and an immediate changeovers takes only minutes.

Four Test Ports per Module (2 Full-duplex and 2 Half-duplex OR 4 Full-duplex)

Each MU887000A/01A TRX Test Module has two full-duplex and two half-duplex RF connectors.

The full-duplex ports incorporate dividers at the front end to support simultaneous tests in both TX and RX directions when testing typical wireless standards.

The half-duplex ports incorporate switches at the front end to switch between each test port when used either for TX or RX tests. These half-duplex ports have higher sensitivity than the full-duplex ports and are ideal for low-level wireless signals.

Shared Software License and Easy Software Expansion

The TX measurement software packages and waveforms can each be licensed separately. One license can be used for up to four TRX test modules, cutting test equipment costs. A TX measurement software package is required for TX tests for each communication standard and a waveform is required for RX tests.

Since hardware specifications are shared by all MU887000A/01A TRx modules, new standards are easily supported by adding software licenses.

Fast Measurements Independent of External PC

The Dual Core CPU, DDR3 memory and fast PCIe bus in each MU887000A/01A TRx Test module assure fast measurements independent of the external PC.

Rx test waveforms can be preloaded into 4-GB ARB memory, cutting reload times when switching wireless standards.

Wide Frequency Range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz (Option MU887000A/01A-001)

To provide future-proof frequency-band extendibility, the frequency band covers a wide range from 10 MHz at the lower end to 6 GHz (option) at the upper end.

The wideband (10 MHz to 6 GHz) signal generator and signal analyzer support easy and smooth extendibility for new wireless standards, unlike dedicated test set supporting only specific frequencies.

Note: Standard TRx module operates from 10 MHz to 3.8 GHz

160 MHz Measurement Bandwidth comes as Standard

The MU887000A/01A TRx Test Module is able to perform RF transmitter / receiver testing of the latest WLAN standard 802.11ac wireless modules

Usually, upgrading bandwidth requires extra costs for changing instruments, adding options, etc., but since the MU887000A/01A has a 160MHz wide bandwidth as standard, these extra costs are unnecessary.

Support All Assorted Cellular and Wireless Standards Test

The MU887000A/01A TRx Test module is able to support the RF (PHY) testing of both cellular (LTE, W-CDMA, GSM etc.) and Short Range Wireless (WLAN and Bluetooth™) receivers and transmitters.

Supported Standards:

Simultaneous Measurement of 4 Devices and Parallel Measurement of Multiple Wireless Technologies

With four modules installed in the MT8870A, four test devices can be connected and measured in parallel simultaneously. Different technologies can be measured in parallel, helping reduce both measurement times and line test equipment footprint.

For example: Two TRx Test Modules can be used to measure multiple wireless technologies in one smartphone. The multiple antennas for the various wireless technologies in the smartphone are connected all at one time to execute measurements in parallel, greatly reducing the problems of moving smartphones between test stations and re-booting time for smartphone.

Comprehensive MIMO Measurement Solutions

The MT8870A is ideal for performing streaming measurements from each antenna under conditions closely mimicking a real usage environment at the R&D and design stages. There is no need for troublesome external cable connections, because the timing of each MU887000A/01A unit and the 10-MHz reference frequency are synchronized by the internal connections, offering easy True MIMO measurement.

Audio Analyzer and Audio Generator in Each TRx Module (Option MU887000A/01A-002)

By using FM TRx measurement capability, the built-in audio analyzer / generator is available to perform audio signal measurements. Support mono audio and stereo audio with analog interface or digital interface helping reduce the equipment footprint for wireless module manufacturing.

RWC5020B LoRa Tester is a compact all-in-one tester, providing a perfect solution for test and measurement of LoRaWAN™ technology, which is fully suitable for R&D, QC, and manufacturers. It provides various test functions that can be performed in signaling mode, e.g. including activation procedures, as well as non-signaling mode. Automated PC software will help users test and debug their devices by performing pre-certification tests, as specified by LoRa Alliance™.

3 Operational Modes

Link Analyzer

Analyzing frames for MAC/PHY analysis

RWC5020B provides a function of Link Analyzer for EDT and GWT. Link Analyzer in EDT (or GWT) helps to create a link between RWC5020B and an End Device (or Gateway/Server) Under Test and to analyze the protocol messages.

Transmission of MAC commands :

send MAC commands to your device and check how it works and responds

• multiple MAC commands in a single frame
• all MAC commands defined in LoRaWAN™ with user-configurable parameters
• field selection: frame payload or frame options
• message type selection: confirmed or unconfirmed
• user defined message: editable payload data and port field

Power vs. Time

Continuously monitoring TX power of DUT with respect to data rates(SF)

RWC5020B provides a function of Power vs. Time measurement for EDT and GWT. Power vs. Time measurement in EDT (or GWT) helps to create a link between RWC5020B and an End Device (or Gateway/Server) Under Test and to measure the received power with respect to data rates.

Power vs. Channel

Continuously monitoring TX power of DUT with respect to channels

RWC5020B provides a function of Power vs. Channel measurement for EDT and GWT. Power vs. Channel measurement in EDT (or GWT) helps to create a link between RWC5020B and an End Device (or Gateway/Server) Under Test and to measure the received power with respect to RF channels.

Receiver Sensitivity

Finding the minimum power level which DUT can receive frames from the Tester

Receiver Sensitivity is a function of testing the receiver performance of DUT. RWC5020B sweeps its power level from the start value to the stop value with the step value and checks whether DUT functions properly, and stops immediately after DUT does not function properly.

Signal Generator

Transmiting LoRa test frames/CW

Signal Generator is a function of transmitting the defined test waveform to DUT repeatedly. Two different modes are provided; LoRa and CW. Especially in case of LoRa mode, various parameters are configurable to compose a LoRa test frame.

Signal Analyzer

Measuring received power in NST

Signal Analyzer is a function of analyzing LoRa frames received from DUT repeatedly. Various parameters are configurable to receive a LoRa test frame.

Key Features

Confirming that the end device meets the functional requirements of the LoRaWAN™ protocol specification

RWC5020B certification test is recommended for purpose of pre-qualification. Some of certification test items could be limited or not fully covered due to the limitation of maximum number of channels supported simultaneously.

Supported Pre-certification Test Option

• LoRa Alliance™ European EU 863-870MHz Region End Device Certification Requirements V1.5
• LoRa Alliance™ US + Canada US902-928MHz Region End Device Certification Requirements V1.2
• LoRa Alliance™ Asia AS 923MHz Region End Device Certification Requirements V1.0
• LoRa Alliance™ South Korea 920-923MHz Region End Device Certification Requirements V1.1

Supported LoRaWAN™ Region

EU 863~870 // EU 433 // US 902~928 // AU 915~928 // CN 470~510 // KR 920~923 // AS 923 // IN 865~867

Supported LoRaWAN™ Protocol

Class A/B/C for LoRaWAN™ V1.0.2 and V1.1

All-in-One Test Platform Supporting LTE and Compatible with Existing 3G/2G

The MT8820C Radio Communication Analyzer supports manufacturing of LTE mobiles, including RF calibration, RF parametric testing, and functional tests. It is also supporting LTE/3G/2G UE RF development as well as manufacturing of multi-systems.

Supports Multi-communication Systems and Upgradeable from MT8820B/15B

The MT8820C Radio Communication Analyzer platform covers a frequency range of 30 MHz to 2.7 GHz (3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz with option MT8820C-018)

When the dedicated optional measurement softwares and hardwares are installed, the major Tx and Rx characteristics of LTE (FDD/TDD), LTE-Advanced (FDD), W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, CDMA2000™ 1X, CDMA2000™ 1xEV-DO Rev. A, PHS/Advanced PHS, and TD-SCDMA/HSPA terminals can be measured using a single MT8820C unit.

The MT8820B/15B hardware and software can be upgraded to the MT8820C, helping maximize investment efficiency.

Summary of Supported Communication Systems

*1 : For LTE-Advanced FDD CA terminal connection, contact your Anritsu sales representative.
*2 : The MX882042C and MX882043C are non-Call Processing products.
*3 : For supported W-CDMA terminal connections, contact your sales representative.
*4 : DC-HSPA measurements require the MT8820C-012, MT8820C-001 (2 sets), MX882000C, MX882000C-011, MX882000C-021, MX882000C-031, MX882000C-032, MX882010C and MX882050C (as well as one MT8820C). DC-HSDPA is only supported by the MT8820C.
*5 : For supported TD-SCDMA HSDPA/HSUPA terminal connections, contact your sales representative.
*6 : The MX882006C supports RF measurements for CDMA2000™ 1xEV-DO (Rev.0) mobile terminals. The MX882006C-011 supports RF measurements for CDMA2000™ 1xEV-DO Rev. A mobile terminals.

Supports All Manufacturing Processes

The MT8820C solution supports all tests ranging from RF parametric to UE function and performance tests.

Supported RF Parametric Tests:

• UE Transmitter Test
• UE Receiver Test
• Signalling / Non-Signalling Mode
• UE Calibration

Supported Function and Performance Tests:

• Voice Call, Video Call
• External Packet Data
• Current Consumption

Advanced Digital Signal Processing and Batch Measurement

Manufacturing and inspection test times have been dramatically cut by incorporating advanced DSP and parallel measurement technologies. Furthermore, several measurement items can be selected freely for batch measurement, and the number of measurements for each measurement item can be configured separately. The one-touch operation supports easy and quick measurement of Tx and Rx characteristics, including transmit frequency, modulation accuracy, transmit power, spectrum emission mask, adjacent channel leakage power ratio, occupied bandwidth, and BER.

Parallelphone™ Measurement

When the Parallelphone™ Measurement option is installed in the MT8820C main frame, two different mobile terminals can be connected and tested simultaneously with a single MT8820C using its second RF, AF, GPIB, and Ethernet port.

This functionality significantly improves manufacturing efficiency by reducing production costs (return on investment and energy saving) and space.

MT8820A/B Compatibility

All functions, performance, remote commands are backwards compatible with the MT8820A/B, so customers can easily retask control software and knowledge from the MT8820A/B.