With a 5G base station emulation function, a single MT8000A test platform supports both the sub-6 GHz and 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.
The leading-edge design with flexibility and scalability using a modular architecture. As well as supporting high-speed broadband communications, this design provides flexible futureproof support for new 5G test requirements, including URLLC (Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications) and mMTC (massive Machine Type Communications)
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.
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RTD software runs on a standard PC. Tests are created using a simple flowchart based editor within a fully integrated test design and execution environment. During test execution, RTD controls one or more Anritsu signaling testers to accurately simulate a number of cellular base stations and provide runtime monitoring information. After the test is complete, protocol analysis features allow rapid troubleshooting of any issues found with the implementation under test.
The flowchart based test design environment allows engineers at all levels of expertise to create tests quickly by dragging and connecting signaling blocks to define the test flow. Test parameters default to typical sensible values and can easily be adjusted using intuitive parameter dialog boxes.
Example tests are supplied as standard to provide a solid reference base from which you can freely adapt to create bespoke tests.
RTD gives you the ultimate trade-off between ease-of-use and control. Testing of a complete stack should not require the user to understand the parameterization of the lower layers but testing a partial stack implementation (e.g. physical layer only) will need full control over the low layer protocols. RTD achieves this by offering 2 levels of protocol procedures. "Layer 3 procedures" enable fast and error-free test creation through automatic configuration of layers 1 and 2. "Low level" procedures deliver finegrained control of layers 1 and 2. Time and money is saved - not only through rapid test creation, but also because RTD is the correct tool for each job.
RTD provides all the features you would expect for efficiently running a single test, and for running your extensive, automated regression campaigns. You can rely on RTD to keep going without the need for manual intervention and to provide rock-solid, repeatable results.
It´s remote control interface makes it easy to integrate with your existing automated testing environment and it supports standard "AT commands" as well as tailor-made interfaces for controlling the device under test.
The latest technologies support high data rates, and also a large amount of control signaling. All this information is stored during test execution, and somewhere, buried within this information will be the clue that points you to the cause of any issues.
RTD´s protocol analyzer has been designed by protocol engineers, for protocol engineers to deliver the best possible tool for pinpointing issues.
Its message sequence format provides clear distinction between data, and control messages. This makes it easy to establish the test flow.
RTD is much more than just a software application. User help and documentation are delivered with the product, and the support service provides you with direct access to expert engineers. Regular software updates allow you to access the latest features and ensure that your testing complies with the latest protocol standards. Anritsu can also provide you with onsite support and bespoke user training courses.
Everything is in place to maximize your testing productivity!
There is no specification for Rapid Test Designer MX786201A. Please refer to the brochure for more information.
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All the world's main communications technologies, including triple-system LTE/W-CDMA/GSM mobiles and TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM as well as LTE/CDMA2000™ hybrids, can be tested using the all-in-one MD8475A/MD8475B (requires installation of optional units and software for each standard).
Other communication technologies includes W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/(E)GPRS, CDMA2000™ 1X/1xEV-DO Rev. A. and TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA. The MD8475A also supports VoLTE services and call-processing for multimode LTE devices.
Unlike earlier base station simulators requiring time-consuming creation of complex scenarios, the Anritsu SmartStudio interactive user interface eliminates the need to create scenarios, smoothing UE testing.
Smartphone development requires verification of existing functions. Testing of items that have already been tested many times over, such as voice tests and SMS sending/receiving, are automated using SmartStudio Manager to improve development efficiency.
A full line of test environments are supported for the general mobile verification phase, such as max. throughput performance tests, stress tests, and battery consumption tests of multisystem LTE mobiles using 2x2 MIMO, as well as CS-Fallback, call connection reliability and stability tests at handover, communication tests at low RF power, and service verification using LTE Multiple PDN and SMS in a 2-cell environment.
Parameters / Characteristics | Specifications | |||
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Transmission Characteristics | Frequency | Frequency Range | 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz | |
Resolution | 100 kHz (Depending on MX847501B used) | |||
Accuracy | ≤5 x 10-8 (5 minutes after power-on, referenced to frequency 24 hours after power-on) | |||
Amplitude | Amplitude Range | -130 to -27 dBm (Main, Aux1, Aux2) | ||
Accuracy | -120 dBm ≤ Output Level, after CAL, excluding other effects of internal signal generator ±1.7 dB (350 MHz to 3.8 GHz, +20v to +30°C) ±2.0 dB (3.8 GHz to 6.0 GHz, +20° to +30°C) |
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Resolution | 0.1 dB | |||
Signal Purity | Non-harmonic Spurious | ≤-30 dBc (at ≥100 kHz frequency offset) | ||
Harmonics | ≤-25 dBc | |||
Modulation Accuracy | W-CDMA | ≤3.5% rms (350 MHz to 2.7 GHz) | ||
GSM | ≤1.5% rms (350 MHz to 2.7 GHz) | |||
LTE | ≤3.5% rms (400 MHz to 6.0 GHz) | |||
CDMA2000™ 1X | p > 0.995 (400 MHz to 2.7 GHz, Pilot Channel) | |||
1xEVDO | p > 0.995 (400 MHz to 2.7 GHz, Pilot Channel) | |||
Reception Characteristics | Frequency | Frequency Range | 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz | |
Resolution | 100 kHz (Depending on MX847501B used) | |||
Amplitude | Maximum Input Level | +35 dBm (Average) | ||
General | Dimensions and Mass | 426 (W) x 221.5 (H) x 578 (D) mm (exclude protrusions) <40 kg (with all options) |
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Temperature Range & Humidity | +5° to +40°C, Storage: -20° to +60°C, ≤90% (no condensation) | |||
EMC | EN 61326-1, EN 61000-3-2 | |||
LVD | EN 61010-1 | |||
Display | Color TFT LCD screen, 12.1 inches (wide type), 1280 x 800 dots |
Function | Description | SmartStudio | |||||
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LTE FDD | W-CDMA | GSM | CDMA2000™ | TD-SCDMA | |||
General | |||||||
Position Registration *1 | Connects UE and creates test environment | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
L1/L2 Counter | Counts values for each L1/L2 channel every second | √ | √ | - | - | √ | |
Throughput Monitor Counter | Simultaneously displays PHY layer and IP Throughput (SDU) | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
Trace | Displays events for each layer as arrows | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Reject | Returns arbitrary reject message when UE connected | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Neighbor Cell Setting | Reports information to UE about BTS adjacent to BTS under test | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
RF Relation | TRx Power Setting | Changes TRx power of BTS during Idle Communication | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Out of Service Setting | Sets BTS Power output to OFF and sets UE to outside NW condition | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
RF Monitor | The channel power , such as frequency, a frequency error and PDSCH, and PUSCH, is displayed | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
TPC Setting | TPC (Transmit Power Control) can be changed arbitrarily | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
AWGN | Sends AWGN in conjunction with normal signa | √ | √ | - | - | - | |
RF Measurement Option | Measured values smartphone RF Tx power by every second | √ | √ | √ | - | - | |
External Control | Ethernet | SmartStudio operation control (parameter selection, start, etc.) from external PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
GPIB | SmartStudio parameter setting control from external PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Voice/ Video Call | |||||||
LTE FDD TD-LTE | VoLTE/Video Telephony Calling/Answering (Loopback) | Executes call test for UE supporting Voice over LTE/Video over LTE | √ | ||||
Emergency Call/Originating System | Sets emergency call, and VoLTE/Video call control at LTE | √ | |||||
Codec Change | Changes audio and video codecs arbitrarily and executes UE switchover test | √ | |||||
LTE FDD/TDD, W-CDMA, GSM, CDMA2000™, TD-SCDMA | CSFB/eCSFB *2 | Auto-switches communication method when other system voice call received during LTE call | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
SRVCC *2 | Performs seamless switch to CS voice call during VoLTE call | √ | √ | √ | - | - | |
W-CDMA GSM CDMA2000™ TD-SCDMA | Voice Call/Answer/On-hook (Loopback/Echoback) | Performs loopback call test *4 | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Voice Call/Answer/On-hook (Handset) | Performs call test using headset | √ | √ | - | √ | ||
Emergency Call/Originating | Performs emergency call test with and without Test SIM *4 | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
Caller ID Setting | Sets Caller ID notification/non-notification/notification disabled/public phone/international call answer | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
Call Blocking (Release99) [Barred] | Sets call conditions for Release99 for W-CDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA and bars all calls | √ | √ | √ | |||
Call Blocking (Release99) [Emergency] | Sets call conditions for Release99 for W-CDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA and bars all calls except emergency calls | √ | √ | √ | |||
Call Blocking (PSIST/ACCT) | Bars calls for CDMA2000™ | √ | |||||
W-CDMA TD-SCDMA | Videophone Call/Answer/On-hook (Loopback) | Performs loopback call test *4 | √ | √ | |||
Packet Connection | |||||||
IPv4 Packet Test | Performs data TRx using IPv4 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
IPv6 Packet Test | Performs data TRx using IPv6 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Packet Preservation/Dormant Test | Releases RRC Connection while maintaining PDP Context | √ | √ | - | √ | √ | |
Multiple PDP Context/PDN Connect | Connects multiple PDN and performs multisession packet data test | √ | √ | - | √ | - | |
State Change | Changes state from BTS during packet data communications | √ | √ | - | √ | √ | |
LTE FDD TD-LTE | SISO/MIMO Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
SISO/MIMO Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
SISO/MIMO Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
DL2CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs DL2CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
DL3CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs DL3CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
DL4CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs DL4CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
UL2CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs UL2CC carrier application tests | √ *6 | |||||
FDD/TDD Joint Operation | Performs FDD and TDD Joint Operation test | √ *7 | |||||
W-CDMA | W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
PPP Packet Calling | Performs DL2CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
PPP Packet UE Side Disconnect | Performs DL3CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
PPP Packet Network Side Disconnect | Performs UL2CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
GSM | GPRS/EGPRS Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
GPRS/EGPRS Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
GPRS/EGPRS Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
CDMA2000™ | CDMA2000™/EV-DO Packet Calling | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
SV-DO Test | Performs simultaneous voice and packet communications | √ | |||||
TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
Messaging | |||||||
ETWS Message Sending | Performs ETWS message send test during Idle or Communication state | √ | √ | - | - | - | |
CMAS Message Sending | Performs CMAS message send test during Idle or Communication state | √ | √ | - | √ | - | |
CBS Message Sending | Performs CBS message send test during Idle or Communication state | - | √ | √ | - | - | |
SMS Message Sending/Receiving | Performs SMS (7 bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test using PS and CS networks *3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
SMS over IMS Test | Performs SMS send/receive test via IMS server | √ | - | - | - | - | |
SMS Message Continuous Sending | Sends selected multiple SMS to UE continuously | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
MMS Sending/Receiving *9 | Performs MMS send/receive test | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
*1 Ciphering function not supported
*2 Only dual system configuration is supported
*3 Two-way tests using two UEs not supported
*4 Test SIM not required by CDMA2000™
*5 Requires two MD8475A sets for 2CC MIMO tests
*6 LTE-FDD/TDD Joint CA test is not supported.
*7 Throughput limited up to 50 Mbps
*8 DCH Measurement Occasion/Idle Interval Measurement Function are not supported
*9 Requires separate MMS server
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All the world's main communications technologies, including triple-system LTE/W-CDMA/GSM mobiles and TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM as well as LTE/CDMA2000™ hybrids, can be tested using the all-in-one MD8475A/MD8475B (requires installation of optional units and software for each standard).
Other communication technologies includes W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/(E)GPRS, CDMA2000™ 1X/1xEV-DO Rev. A. and TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA. The MD8475A also supports VoLTE services and call-processing for multimode LTE devices.
Unlike earlier base station simulators requiring time-consuming creation of complex scenarios, the Anritsu SmartStudio interactive user interface eliminates the need to create scenarios, smoothing UE testing.
Smartphone development requires verification of existing functions. Testing of items that have already been tested many times over, such as voice tests and SMS sending/receiving, are automated using SmartStudio Manager to improve development efficiency.
A full line of test environments are supported for the general mobile verification phase, such as max. throughput performance tests, stress tests, and battery consumption tests of multisystem LTE mobiles using 2x2 MIMO, as well as CS-Fallback, call connection reliability and stability tests at handover, communication tests at low RF power, and service verification using LTE Multiple PDN and SMS in a 2-cell environment.
Parameters / Characteristics | Specifications | |||
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Transmission Characteristics | Frequency | Frequency Range | 350 MHz to 3.6 GHz | |
Resolution | 100 kHz (Depending on MX847501A used) | |||
Accuracy | ±5 x 10-8 (5 minutes after power-on, referenced to frequency 24 hours after power-on) | |||
Amplitude | Amplitude Range | -130 to -10 dBm (Main, Aux1, Aux2) | ||
Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (-120 dBm ≤ Output level, 350 MHz ≤ Frequency ≤ 3 GHz) ±1.2 dB (-120 dBm ≤ Output level, 3 GHz ≤ Frequency ≤ 3.6 GHz) |
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Resolution | 0.1 dB | |||
Signal Purity | Non-harmonic Spurious | ≤-40 dBc (at ≥500 kHz frequency offset) | ||
Harmonics | ≤-25 dBc | |||
Modulation Accuracy | W-CDMA | ≤3.5% rms (with MD8475A-010, MD8475A-011) | ||
GSM | ≤1.5% rms (with MD8475A-020) | |||
LTE | ≤3.5% rms (with MD8475A-050) | |||
CDMA2000™ 1X | p > 0.995 (with MD8475A-030) | |||
1xEVDO | p > 0.995 (with MD8475A-032) | |||
Reception Characteristics | Frequency | Frequency Range | 350 MHz to 3.6 GHz | |
Resolution | 100 kHz (Depending on MX847501A used) | |||
Amplitude | Maximum Input Level | +35 dBm (Average) | ||
Input Level Range | -60 to +35 dBm (with MD8475A-010, MD8475A-011, MD8475A-030, MD8475A-032, MD8475A-050, MD8475A-070) -30 to +40 dBm (in-burst average power) (with MD8475A-020) |
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Reference Level | -60 to +35 dBm | |||
Variable range | Rx Level Setting Resolution | 1 dB | ||
General | Dimensions and Mass | 426 (W) x 221.5 (H) x 398 (D) mm (exclude protrusions) <25 kg (with all options) |
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Temperature Range & Humidity | +5° to +40°C, Storage: -20° to +60°C, ≤90% (no condensation) | |||
EMC | EN 61326-1, EN 61000-3-2 | |||
LVD | EN 61010-1 | |||
Display | Color TFT LCD screen, 12.1 inches (wide type), 1280 x 800 dots |
Function | Description | SmartStudio | |||||
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LTE FDD | W-CDMA | GSM | CDMA2000™ | TD-SCDMA | |||
General | |||||||
Position Registration *1 | Connects UE and creates test environment | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
L1/L2 Counter | Counts values for each L1/L2 channel every second | √ | √ | - | - | √ | |
Throughput Monitor Counter | Simultaneously displays PHY layer and IP Throughput (SDU) | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
Trace | Displays events for each layer as arrows | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Reject | Returns arbitrary reject message when UE connected | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Neighbor Cell Setting | Reports information to UE about BTS adjacent to BTS under test | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
RF Relation | TRx Power Setting | Changes TRx power of BTS during Idle Communication | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Out of Service Setting | Sets BTS Power output to OFF and sets UE to outside NW condition | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
RF Monitor | The channel power , such as frequency, a frequency error and PDSCH, and PUSCH, is displayed | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
TPC Setting | TPC (Transmit Power Control) can be changed arbitrarily | √ | √ | √ | - | √ | |
AWGN | Sends AWGN in conjunction with normal signa | √ | √ | - | - | - | |
RF Measurement Option | Measured values smartphone RF Tx power by every second | √ | √ | √ | - | - | |
External Control | Ethernet | SmartStudio operation control (parameter selection, start, etc.) from external PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
GPIB | SmartStudio parameter setting control from external PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Voice/ Video Call | |||||||
LTE FDD TD-LTE | VoLTE/Video Telephony Calling/Answering (Loopback) | Executes call test for UE supporting Voice over LTE/Video over LTE | √ | ||||
Emergency Call/Originating System | Sets emergency call, and VoLTE/Video call control at LTE | √ | |||||
Codec Change | Changes audio and video codecs arbitrarily and executes UE switchover test | √ | |||||
LTE FDD/TDD, W-CDMA, GSM, CDMA2000™, TD-SCDMA | CSFB/eCSFB *2 | Auto-switches communication method when other system voice call received during LTE call | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
SRVCC *2 | Performs seamless switch to CS voice call during VoLTE call | √ | √ | √ | - | - | |
W-CDMA GSM CDMA2000™ TD-SCDMA | Voice Call/Answer/On-hook (Loopback/Echoback) | Performs loopback call test *3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Voice Call/Answer/On-hook (Handset) | Performs call test using headset | √ | √ | - | √ | ||
Emergency Call/Originating | Performs emergency call test with and without Test SIM *4 | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
Caller ID Setting | Sets Caller ID notification/non-notification/notification disabled/public phone/international call answer | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
Call Blocking (Release99) [Barred] | Sets call conditions for Release99 for W-CDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA and bars all calls | √ | √ | √ | |||
Call Blocking (Release99) [Emergency] | Sets call conditions for Release99 for W-CDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA and bars all calls except emergency calls | √ | √ | √ | |||
Call Blocking (PSIST/ACCT) | Bars calls for CDMA2000™ | √ | |||||
W-CDMA TD-SCDMA | Videophone Call/Answer/On-hook (Loopback) | Performs loopback call test *3 | √ | √ | |||
Packet Connection | |||||||
IPv4 Packet Test | Performs data TRx using IPv4 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
IPv6 Packet Test | Performs data TRx using IPv6 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Packet Preservation/Dormant Test | Releases RRC Connection while maintaining PDP Context | √ | √ | - | √ | √ | |
Multiple PDP Context/PDN Connect | Connects multiple PDN and performs multisession packet data test | √ | √ | - | √ | - | |
State Change | Changes state from BTS during packet data communications | √ | √ | - | √ | √ | |
LTE FDD TD-LTE | SISO/MIMO Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
SISO/MIMO Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
SISO/MIMO Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
DL2CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs DL2CC carrier application tests | √ *5 | |||||
DL3CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs DL3CC carrier application tests | ||||||
UL2CC Carrier Aggregation | Performs UL2CC carrier application tests | √ *7 | |||||
FDD/TDD Joint Operation | Performs FDD and TDD Joint Operation test | √ *6 | |||||
W-CDMA | W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
PPP Packet Calling | Performs DL2CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
PPP Packet UE Side Disconnect | Performs DL3CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
PPP Packet Network Side Disconnect | Performs UL2CC carrier application tests | √ | |||||
GSM | GPRS/EGPRS Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
GPRS/EGPRS Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
GPRS/EGPRS Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
CDMA2000™ | CDMA2000™/EV-DO Packet Calling | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
SV-DO Test | Performs simultaneous voice and packet communications | √ | |||||
TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet Calling/Answering | Connects server and performs application test using packet data communications | √ | ||||
TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet UE Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
TD-SCDMA/HSPA *8 Packet Network Side Disconnect | √ | ||||||
Messaging | |||||||
ETWS Message Sending | Performs ETWS message send test during Idle or Communication state | √ | √ | - | - | - | |
CMAS Message Sending | Performs CMAS message send test during Idle or Communication state | √ | √ | - | √ | - | |
CBS Message Sending | Performs CBS message send test during Idle or Communication state | - | √ | √ | - | - | |
SMS Message Sending/Receiving | Performs SMS (7 bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test using PS and CS networks *3 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
SMS over IMS Test | Performs SMS send/receive test via IMS server | √ | - | - | - | - | |
SMS Message Continuous Sending | Sends selected multiple SMS to UE continuously | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
MMS Sending/Receiving *9 | Performs MMS send/receive test | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
*1 Ciphering function not supported
*2 Only dual system configuration is supported
*3 Two-way tests using two UEs not supported
*4 Test SIM not required by CDMA2000™
*5 Requires two MD8475A sets for 2CC MIMO tests
*6 LTE-FDD/TDD Joint CA test is not supported.
*7 Throughput limited up to 50 Mbps
*8 DCH Measurement Occasion/Idle Interval Measurement Function are not supported
*9 Requires separate MMS server
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The introduction of the LTE next-generation communication standard makes MIMO evaluation in a fading environment much more complex. Connecting the MF6900A Fading Simulator to the MD8430A Signalling Tester via dedicated digital interface to simulate a BTS greatly simplifies 3GPP LTE 2x2 MIMO and 4x2 MIMO fading tests
The MF6900A simulates fading using full digital baseband processing. As a result, high-reproducibility results are obtained using the same settings and complex MIMO power control settings are extremely easy and accurate. Moreover, complete elimination of all analog circuits supports easy maintenance and calibration-free stability.
One unit supports LTE 2x2 MIMO 2-cell or 4x2 MIMO tests and combination with the MD8430A Signalling Tester offers a simple test setup for intra-system LTE 2x2 MIMO handover or 4x2 MIMO tests
The MD8480C Signalling Tester for W-CDMA supports all-in-one LTE/W-CDMA inter-system handover tests (with MF6900A-001 option installed)
The MF6900A Fading Simulator uses a dedicated digital connection with the MD8430A/MD8480C. Elimination of internal RF circuits eliminates power control settings, and the simple display supports intuitive use
In addition, fading setting is made easy just by calling preset fading profiles from MD8430A and MD8480C test scenarios, allowing chipset and UE protocol developers to run tests transparently without a deep understanding of fading settings.
Moreover, auto-synchronization at MD8430A and MD8480C slow clock operation eliminates repeated fading setting.
Parameters / Characteristics | Specifications | |
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Connector | Interface | Digital I/F (LVDS) |
Common Parameter | RF Frequency | Frequency Range: 100 to 6000 MHz, Resolution: 1 Hz (except 1x1 HST / 1x2 HST / 2x2 HST) |
Sampling Frequency | 10 to 80 MHz, Resolution: 1 Hz (except 1x1 HST / 1x2 HST / 2x2 HST) | |
Port Gain | - 50 dB to 0 dB, Resolution: 0.1 dB, Setting accuracy: 0.05 dB, each port can be set | |
Doppler Frequency | 0 or 0.1 Hz to 20 kHz, Resolution: 0.01 Hz | |
Moving Speed | 0 to vmax km/h, Resolution: 0.01 km/h | |
Channel Configuration | Option | 1x1 SISO (Standard), 2x2 MIMO/2x1 MISO/1x2 SIMO (with MX690010A installed) 4x2 MIMO/4x1 MISO (with MX690010A and MX690010A-001 installed) 1x2 CQI/1x1 CQI (with MX690011A installed) Moving, Birth-Death, Tx/TRx Diversity (with MX690020A installed) 2x2 HST/1x2 HST/1x1 HST (with MX690030A installed) |
Path | 12 / channel | |
Path Delay | 0 to 600 µs, Resolution: 0.1 ns, Setting Accuracy: 0.1 ns (compared to Delay 0) | |
Path Gain | - 50 dB to 0 dB, Resolution: 0.1 dB, Setting Accuracy: 0.05 dB, each port can be set | |
Fading Type | Constant Phase, Pure Doppler, Rayleigh model, Rice model (Pure Doppler and Rice only set for 1 path per channel) | |
Phase Shift | When Constant Phase selected 0° to 359.9°, Resolution: 0.1°, Setting Accuracy: 0.1° |
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Rice K Factor | When Rice selected – 30 to 30 dB, Resolution: 0.1 dB |
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Angle of Arrival | When Pure Doppler and Rice model selected 0° to 359.9°, Resolution: 0.1° |
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General | Dimensions | 340 (W) × 200 (H) × 448 (D) mm (excluding projections) |
Mass | ≤15 kg (when MF6900A-001 installed) |
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Following the expanding market for Location-Based Services (LBS) supporting emergency use of mobile terminals as Personal Navigation Devices (PND), more mobile manufacturers are now linking GPS signals with mobile networks by incorporating high-accuracy A-GPS*1 positioning functions into their terminals. In particular, SUPL*2 A-GPS is being widely adopted to receive global positioning services using packet data, irrespective of the communications carrier and location. Anritsu's MX848600A SUPL Simulation Server is a software package for performing tests meeting the SUPL v1.0 standard of the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA). Installing it in a PC simplifies testing, including ULP*3/RRLP*4 layer normal/sub-normal sequence tests and assistance data parameter variation tests to support efficient function tests and software emulation for various typical 2G and 3G mobile SUPL terminals (SET*5).
*1 : Assisted GPS
*2 : Secure User Plane Location
*3 : User Plane Location Protocol
*4 : Radio Resource LCS Protocol
*5 : SUPL Enable Terminal
The MX848600A uses a high-reliability platform architecture based on Anritsu's long experience in mobile terminal protocol evaluation to deliver objective and highly reliable SUPL Location Platform tests*.
*: Only one evaluation target (SET) can be connected to the SUPL simulation server. However, tests can also be run on one PC.
Any IP address can be set in the SUPL Server software and when the MX848600A is installed in the same PC running a Web server as shown below, application tests, etc., using position results can also be performed.
The ULP/RRLP protocol sequence, message elements and parameters passing between the terminal and SUPL server can be freely defined in C++ scenarios. In addition to the usual normal sequence tests, sub-normal and abnormal sequence tests, which are not supported by a real server, can be performed too, offering flexible fault testing.
Since sample scenarios describing basic SUPL sequences (Proxy Mode, SET Initiated support) are bundled with the control software as accessories, testing can start immediately.
Commands such as scenario selection and execution can be remotely controlled from an external PC, supporting time-saving, 24/7 testing by configuring an SLP (SUPL Location Platform) test rig on a PC with installed terminal emulator.
Not only does the SUPL control software support scenario execution, it also encodes the GPS Almanac and Ephemeris data defined in the assistance data file in ASN.1 format and sends the assistance data to the terminal. In addition, the SUPL server software displays and saves the communications log with the terminal.
Messages can be decoded to find problems using both the accessory MessageCoder tool as shown below and other commercial IP analysis tools
Test efficiency is increased by using SUPL test scenarios created in the MX848600A terminal emulation environment in real terminal tests. Reflecting upstream evaluation results in real terminal tests helps clarify evaluation tasks and shortens the development cycle.
There is no specification for SUPL Simulation Server MX848600A. Please refer to the brochure for more information.
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LTE-Advanced Pro is faster than LTE-Advanced and becoming effect radio communications network. The Signalling Tester MD8430A is a key LTE base station simulator for developing LTE/LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro-compliant chipsets and mobile UEs.
Using its extensive experience in 3G markets, Anritsu has developed the MD8430A as a powerful LTE-Advanced Pro protocol R&D test solution to help developers bring LTE/LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro terminals to market as fast as possible.
Coding/Decoding tests of LTE-Advanced Pro terminals are performed by making the RF connections shown in the following diagram.
The MD8430A supports digital baseband I/O as standard functions. Using the baseband interface offers high-reproducibility coding/ decoding tests free from the RF section, supporting stable evaluation of LTE chipset baseband performance.
Moreover, LTE coding/decoding tests are supported because the baseband chip can be evaluated using a slower clock than the clock frequency. And connecting the second MD8430A fading function to the digital baseband interface supports slow clock evaluations in a fading environment, which are difficult to perform with an RF
The MD8430A has 8 main and sub RF connectors as well as 8 digital IQ connectors as standard equipment for use with the MX843010A/ E LTE Control Software to easily configure and monitor various settings, including RF parameters, channel power, MIMO, fading, connector selections, frame timing, BTS cell selections, etc.
The MX843010A/E software supports LTE development by processing large volumes of low-layer data at very high speeds using a full line of versatile power monitoring, throughput monitoring and log analysis functions. The Measure (Counter) functions can monitor Layer 1/2 (L1/L2) throughputs in real time by counting parameter values such as ACK/NACK/DTX/CQI.
The Rapid Test Designer (RTD) MX786201A software tools gives users power to create tests that cannot be done with traditional language based tools. RTD Supports L1/L2/L3 testing using Lower Layer Configuration library and Layer 3 procedure library of UE development.
Moreover, each procedure auto-sets the connection with the lower Layers (L1/L2) based on full compliance with the 3GPP standards. RTD can simulator LTE ↔ UMTS Inter-RAT and LTE ↔ CDMA2000™ Interworking by connecting MD8480C and/or MD8475A.
The Reference Library test cases provides a reference to build the customized test cases and libraries with ease.
The RTD GUI offers intuitive test case creation by linking procedures with parameters, such as network conditions and message data, at easy-to-understand setting screens, quickly increasing the number of working test cases.
In addition, the Built-in Analyzer function checks for programming errors prior to testing, which can start immediately without recompiling after editing and changing settings.
*: MD8430A can be used on UMTS/GSM test in place of MD8480C
When the test finishes the execution, the RTD provides a preliminary judgment against predetermined criteria. This avoids the need to study complex message sequences and can show a test outcome explained in a local language. The Integrated protocol analyzer with RTD supports very detailed Message Sequence Analysis and provides a facility to export the Protocol Test logs in to HTML format which can be viewed at any PC with a Browser without a RTD license.
Parameters / Characteristics | LTE Standard Test Model (STM) | LTE Performance Test Model (PTM) | LTE Enhanced Test Model (ETM) |
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Interface | RF, Digital IQ | RF, Digital IQ, Baseband Fading*1 | |
Frequency Band | Max. 20 MHz | ||
UE Category | Category 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9*2, 10*2, 11*2, 12*2 DL Category M1, 0, 1bis, 6, 7, 9*2, 10*2, 11*2, 12*2,13*2, 15*2, 16*2,18*2, 19*2 UL Category M1, 0, 1bis, 3, 5, 7, 13, 15 NB Category NB1 |
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Max. Data Rate (DL) | 150 Mbps (PHY: 300 Mbps) | 1 Gbps (PHY: 1.2 Gbps) | |
Max. Data Rate (UL) | 50 Mbps | 225 Mbps | |
MIMO | 2x2 MIMO | 2x2 MIMO, 4x2 MIMO | 2x2 MIMO, 4x2 MIMO, 4x4 MIMO*3, 8x2 MIMO, 8x4 MIMO*4 |
Max. No. of Base Station | Active + adjacent BTS: 4 (Max. Active BTS: 2) |
Active + adjacent BTS: 6*5 (Max. Active BTS: 2) |
Active + adjacent BTS: 6 (Max. Active BTS: 4) |
Handover (including at MIMO) | Intra-frequency, Inter-frequency handover*6 | Available*7 |
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Carrier Aggregation: No. of Component Carriers (DL)*8 |
2*9 | 5*10, *11, *12 | |
Carrier Aggregation: No. of Component Carriers (UL)*8 |
3*13 |
*1: Requires MD8430A-067 and two MD8430A sets for baseband fading. (ETM 2 sets or ETM & BTM)
*2: Requires two MD8430A sets. (ETM 2 sets or ETM & BTM)
*3: Requires MD8430A-075.
*4: Requires MD8430A-076.
*5: For 4x2 MIMO, the maximum number of base stations is 1, the number of active base stations + number of adjacent base stations is 5.
*6: Handover of CA is not supported.
*7: Requires two MD8430A sets for inter-frequency handover of CA. (ETM 2 sets or ETM & BTM)
*8: Requires MD8430A-085.
*9: The active base station is used as the component carrier.
*10: Requires MD8430A-088 for DL 4CA, and requires MD8430A-089 for DL 5CA.
*11: Requires two MD8430A sets for 3CA MIMO and 4CA MIMO. (ETM 2 sets or ETM & BTM)
*12: Requires two MD8430A sets for 5CA MIMO. (only ETM 2 sets configuration)
*13: Requires MD8430A-045 for UL 3CA.
Parameters / Characteristics | Specifications | |
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Transmission Signal | Maximum Level | Main connector: -40 dBm (Maximum setting level at Main connector: -20 dBm) Sub connector: 0 dBm |
Level Accuracy | ±1.5 dB Main connector: -113 dBm ≤ Level ≤ -40 dBm Sub connector: -113 dBm ≤ Level ≤ 0 dBm * After calibration, 18° to 28°C, for calibration CW |
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Frequency | LTE: 350 MHz to 3.0 GHz, 350 MHz to 3.8 GHz (with MD8430A-002), 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz (with MD8430A-006) W-CDMA: 400 MHz to 3.0 GHz, 400 MHz to 3.8 GHz (with MD8430A-002, MD8430 A-006) GSM: 400 MHz to 2.0 GHz (setting resolution: 100 kHz) |
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Access Method | LTE: OFDMA, W-CDMA: CDMA, GSM: TDMA | |
Modulation Method | LTE: QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM W-CDMA: QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM GSM: GMSK, 8 PSK |
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Modulation Accuracy | LTE: ≤2%, 18° to 28°C, Sub output: 0 dBm, LTE (OFDM, 64QAM, 20 MHz band) W-CDMA: ≤3.5%, 18° to 28°C, Sub output: 0 dBm, W-CDMA (transmitting CPICH, ICH) GSM: ≤1.5 deg., 18° to 28°C, Sub output: 0 dBm, GMSK ≤3.5%, 18° to 28°C, Sub output: 0 dBm, 8PSK |
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Received Signal | Input Level | Setting demodulation range Based on the value set for the reference power QPSK: -28 to +15 dB 16QAM: -21 to +15 dB 64QAM: -15 to +15 dB (Input signal: EVM ≤ 1%, BER ≤1×10-12, 20 MHz band, SC-FDMA) • Main connector input: Reference power setting range: -20 to +20 dBm However, within the input level range from -30 to +35 dBm • Sub connector input: Reference power setting range: -35 to +5 dBm However, within the input level range from -45 to +20 dBm |
Level Accuracy | Main connector: ±3.0 dB Sub connector: ±3.0 dB * At 18° to 28°C, for calibration CW, within the Main input level range from -30 to +35 dBm, the Sub input level range from -45 to +20 dBm, and the reference power range of ±15 dB |
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Frequency | LTE: 350 MHz to 3.0 GHz, 350 MHz to 3.8 GHz (with MD8430A-002), 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz (with MD8430A-006) W-CDMA: 400 MHz to 3.0 GHz, 400 MHz to 3.8 GHz (with MD8430A-002, MD8430A-006) GSM: 400 MHz to 2.0 GHz (setting resolution: 100 kHz) |
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Access Method | LTE: SC-FDMA, W-CDMA: CDMA, GSM: TDMA | |
Modulation Method | LTE: QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM W-CDMA: BPSK, 4 PAM GSM: GMSK, 8 PSK |
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Synchronization Acquirable Range | LTE: ±100 μs (PRACH), ±30 μs (PUSCH) W-CDMA: ±100 chips (PRACH), ±100 chips (DPCCH) GSM: 0 to 63 symbols (SACCH) |
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The current worldwide proliferation of 3G mobile services is promoting increasingly high-speed data packet access in the mobile communications environment. W-CDMA-based systems are starting to use HSPA Evolution*1 to achieve high data transfer speeds while GSM-based systems are using EGPRS*2. Demand for high-speed data services by mobile users worldwide is driving development of mobile terminals (UE) that can secure optimum data throughput under any conditions.
The MD8480C W-CDMA Signalling Tester is a base station simulator with ideal protocol development and test functions for developing 3.5G W-CDMA UE supporting HSPA Evolution. It has an air interface conforming to 3GPP specifications as standard and supports a full range of applications and protocol tests, coding/decoding processing, protocol sequence testing (registration, origination, termination, handover), voice and data communications testing (circuit switch, packet switch), and UE end-to-end testing*3 for chipsets and UE.
Moreover, adding options for GSM/GPRS/EGPRS base stations supports Inter-RAT handover tests between 3G/3.5G and 2G systems. The MD8480C is the ideal instrument for developing increasingly popular UMTS UE and high-performance chipsets and UE for HSPA/ EGPRS*4.
*1: High Speed Packet Access Evolution
*2: Enhanced GPRS
*3: Requires two MD8480C units
*4: Handover Testing between W-CDMA/HSPA and GSM/EGPRS at Voice/ Data Communications
*1: 63 Mbps for L1 testing
*2: 23 Mbps for L1 testing
*1: Limitation Max Throughput
HS-DSCH category | Max. number of HSDSCH codes received | Min. inter-TTI interva | Max. number of bits of an HS-DSCH transport block received within an HS-DSCH TTI | Total number of soft channel bits | Supported modulations without MIMO operation or aggregated cell operation | Supported modulations with MIMO operation and without aggregated cell operation | Supported modulations without MIMO operation with aggregated cell operation | Max. Throughput [bits/s] |
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Cat. 13 | 15 | 1 | 35280 | 259200 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | Not Applicable (MIMO not supported) | Not Applicable (aggregated carriers operation not supported) | 17,640,000 |
Cat. 14 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 259200 | 21,096,000 | |||
Cat. 15 | 15 | 1 | 23370 | 345600 | QPSK, 16QAM | 11,685,000 | ||
Cat. 16 | 15 | 1 | 27952 | 345600 | 13,976,000 | |||
Cat. 17 | 15 | 1 | 35280 | 259200 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | - | 17,640,000 | |
23370 | 345600 | - | QPSK, 16QAM | 23,370,000 | ||||
Cat. 18 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 259200 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | - | 21,096,000 | |
27952 | 345600 | - | QPSK, 16QAM | 27,952,000 | ||||
Cat. 19 | 15 | 1 | 35280 | 518400 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | 35,280,000 | ||
Cat. 20 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 518400 | 42,192,000 | |||
Cat. 21 | 15 | 1 | 23370 | 345600 | - | - | QPSK, 16QAM | 23,370,000 |
Cat. 22 | 15 | 1 | 27952 | 345600 | 27,952,000 | |||
Cat. 23 | 15 | 1 | 35280 | 518400 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | 35,280,000 | ||
Cat. 24 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 518400 | 42,192,000 | |||
Cat. 25 | 15 | 1 | 23370 | 691200 | - | - | - | 46,740,000 |
Cat. 26 | 15 | 1 | 27952 | 691200 | 55,904,000 | |||
Cat. 27 | 15 | 1 | 35280 | 1036800 | - | - | - | 70,560,000 |
Cat. 28 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 1036800 | 84,384,000 | |||
Cat. 29 | 15 | 1 | 42192 | 777600 | QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM | 63,288,000 |
Parameters / Characteristics | Specifications | |
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Electrical characteristics | Frequency Range | Tx: 300 MHz to 3000 MHz Rx: 350 MHz to 2700 MHz*1 |
Maximum input level (total level) | +40 dBm (Main connector) +20 dBm (Uplink connector) |
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RF Input/Output connector | Main: N type, Impedance: 50Ω, VSWR: ≤1.3 Downlink 1: SMA type, Impedance: 50Ω, VSWR: ≤2.0 Downlink 2*2: SMA type, Impedance: 50Ω, VSWR: ≤2.0 Uplink: SMA type, Impedance: 50Ω, VSWR: ≤2.0 |
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Transmitter | Frequency resolution | 100 kHz |
Maximum Tx channels | 30 ch (120 ch max. with option) | |
Maximum Tx power | Main: –25 dBm/ch Downlink 1: –10 dBm/ch Downlink 2: –10 dBm/ch |
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Tx Power setting range | Setting range: 0 to –120 dB from Tx power (by ATT) Resolution: 0.1 dB steps |
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Level accuracy | ±1.5 dB ≥–113 dBm (18° to 28°C with calibrated CW) |
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Modulation | QPSK, 16QAM (with MU848072C-01), 64QAM (with MX848001E-13) | |
Chip rate | 3.84 MHz | |
Modulation band limit | Root Nyquist roll off (α = 0.22) | |
EVM | ≤7%rms (1 ch) | |
Receiver | Frequency resolution | 100 kHz |
Input Level Range | Main: –30 to +40 dBm Uplink: –50 to +20 dBm |
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Modulation | BPSK, 4PAM (with MX848001E-13) | |
General | Dimensions | 426 (W) × 310 (H) × 500 (D) mm |
Mass | ≤35 kg |
*1: With yellow "Uplink 350 MHz to 2700 MHz" label attached to MD8480C front panel.
Units with no label are 350 MHz to 550 MHz, 700 MHz to 1100 MHz and 1400 MHz to 2200 MHz.
*2: With MD8480C-04 Additional RF unit 3. MD8480C-04 electrical and transmission characteristics same as above
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