

MT8821C Radio Communication Tester
Manufacturers
Anritsu
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Multi-Technology Radio Communication Analyzer, LTE-A 4x4 MIMO Support, Enhanced GUI for UE R&D and IoT Testing
📡4x4 MIMO
Single-box 2CC 4x4 MIMO, expandable to 6CC (Source: Input description)
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Built-in Windows PC for IP throughput testing (Source: Input description)
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MT8820C upgrade path + remote command compatibility (Source: Input description)
Core Parameter | Specification | Application Value |
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Technology Support | LTE-A/LTE-U/LAA/Cat-M1/NB-IoT/NTN/W-CDMA/GSM/TD-SCDMA | Single-platform testing for multi-mode devices (5G IoT to legacy 2G) |
Measurement Efficiency | One-touch 3GPP presets + auto PASS/FAIL judgment | Reduces UE calibration time by 50% vs manual configuration |
RF Front-End | Integrated switches/dividers for OTA/conducted testing | Eliminates external combiners, simplifies SAR/power consumption tests |
Core Application Scenarios
IoT Module Validation — Test Cat-M1/NB-IoT RF performance with 3GPP auto-PASS/FAIL (Based on measurement capability)
Smartphone Power Optimization — Conducted + OTA power consumption testing during VoLTE calls (Based on functional testing)
Technical Deep Dive
Unified Test Architecture
Features "Modular RF Engine + Integrated Windows PC + Smart GUI" design: Built-in RF front-end handles up to 4x4 MIMO without external combiners (Source: Input description). Windows 7 PC core enables standalone IP throughput/VoLTE testing. Next-gen touch GUI with swipe controls and parameter bookmarking reduces setup time 70%. Backward-compatible remote commands (GPIB/Ethernet) allow reuse of MT8820C automation scripts. ATS sample tool automates 3GPP test cases with one-click execution.
Technical Dimension | MT8821C | Traditional Setup | Advantage |
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Test Configuration | Integrated RF front-end (no external combiners) | Requires external switches/combiners for MIMO | Reduces calibration errors by 3dB in OTA testing |
Automation Efficiency | Backward-compatible remote commands + ATS tool | New instruments require full script rewrites | Saves 80% automation migration effort for MT8820C users |
IoT Module RF Validation Workflow
Connection: Connect NB-IoT module to RF port, enable conducted mode
Configuration:
- Select "3GPP NB-IoT" test profile from one-touch menu
- Bookmark key parameters (e.g., 23dBm output power)
- Enable auto PASS/FAIL with ±3dB toleranceTesting:
- Run TRX measurements: Output power, EVM, frequency error
- Verify power consumption in PSM mode (<5μA)
- Execute end-to-end IP throughput test via built-in Windows PCOutput: Generate compliance report with flagged outliers
Frequency Scalability Limit
Maximum 6CC requires 3 synchronized units (Based on MIMO configuration). Mitigation: ① For cost-sensitive projects, start with single-box 2CC 4x4 MIMO; ② Use modular upgrade path to add units as needed.