MT8872A Radio Communication Tester
Manufacturers
Anritsu
Other Recommendations
Universal Wireless Test Platform, Dual-Module Architecture, 200MHz Bandwidth for 5G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® Production Testing
📡200MHz
Supports 5G NR 2CC & Wi-Fi 7 (Source: Input description)
📶×2
Simultaneous dual-DUT testing (Source: Input description)
🔌12
Per module for MIMO/OTA testing (Source: Input description)
| Parameter | Specification | Application Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth Capacity | 200MHz (MU887002A), 160MHz (MU887000A/001A) | Tests 5G 100MHz+100MHz CA and Wi-Fi 7 320MHz channels |
| Multi-Standard Support | 5G NR/LTE/V2X/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GNSS/Zigbee | Single-platform testing for smartphones, automotive modules, IoT devices |
| Connection Density | 12 antenna ports/module, 2 modules/chassis | Handles complex devices (e.g., 5G+Wi-Fi+GNSS smartphones) |
Core Application Scenarios
Smartphone Production Line — Parallel test two 5G devices simultaneously: Measure Tx EVM (<3%) and Rx sensitivity (-100dBm) for FR1 bands
Automotive V2X Module Validation — Test LTE-V2X + 802.11p DSRC + GNSS in single cycle using 12 antenna ports
Technical Deep Dive
Modular Dual-Engine Architecture
Features "Dual Independent Test Engines + Unified Chassis" design: Two MU88700xA modules operate concurrently with isolated resources (VSG/VSA/processors) (Source: Input description). MU887002A's 200MHz bandwidth enables 5G NR 2CC CA testing at 100MHz+100MHz. Integrated RF matrix routes signals to 12 antenna ports for MIMO/OTA testing. Audio analyzer (MU887000A/001A) validates voice quality during wireless calls. Supports 20+ standards including Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and NTN satellite communications.
| Technical Dimension | MT8872A | Traditional Solution | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production Throughput | Dual independent test engines | Single-DUT testers | Doubles line capacity while reducing footprint by 40% |
| Connection Complexity | 12 antenna ports per module | 4-6 ports typical | Eliminates external switches for 5G+Wi-Fi+GNSS devices |
Automotive Module Test Workflow
Connection: Connect V2X module antennas to MU887002A ports (LTE/DSRC/GNSS), second module for Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi
Configuration:
- Module 1: LTE Band 47 (5.9GHz) + DSRC (802.11p) + GPS L1
- Module 2: Wi-Fi 6 (5GHz) + Bluetooth® 5.2
- Set traffic scenarios: Simultaneous V2V communication and OTA updatesTesting:
- Measure coexistence performance: DSRC packet loss during Wi-Fi transmission
- Validate GNSS position accuracy during LTE transmission
- Test audio quality during emergency V2X calls (MU887000A audio analyzer)Output: Generate automotive-grade compliance report per ISO 21434
Bandwidth Limitation
MU887000A/001A limited to 160MHz (vs 200MHz for MU887002A) (Based on module specs). Mitigation: ① Use MU887002A for Wi-Fi 7/5G CA testing; ② For narrowband standards (NB-IoT, Cat-M), deploy cost-optimized MU887000A modules.
