MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station
Manufacturers
Anritsu
Model
MT8000A
Parameters
5G NR,RF Measurements, Protocol Tests,FR1 (to 7.125 GHz),FR2 (Millimeter-Wave) Bands
Other Recommendations
5G FR1/FR2 Test Platform, 7.125GHz/mmWave Support, Modular Architecture for Base Station Emulation and OTA Testing
📡7.125GHz
Full 5G band support including mmWave (Source: Input description)
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Dynamic Spectrum Sharing validation (Source: Input description)
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Scalable from 4x4 MIMO to 8CA (Source: Input description)
| Parameter | Specification | Application Value |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Coverage | FR1 (to 7.125GHz) + FR2 (mmWave) | Validates 5G devices across all commercial bands (n41/n78/28GHz) |
| Test Capabilities | Beamforming OTA, handover, DSS, throughput | Single platform for RF/Protocol/Application testing |
| Architecture | Modular design with LTE/5G NSA support | Reuses existing LTE test environments, protects investment |
Core Application Scenarios
mmWave Beamforming Validation — OTA chamber testing with 3GPP-compliant call connections (Based on OTA capability)
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing — Measures throughput under varying NR/LTE allocation ratios (Based on DSS support)
Technical Deep Dive
Unified 5G Test Architecture
Features "Base Station Emulation Core + Modular RF Front-End" design: Single platform emulates gNodeB functionality for FR1 (7.125GHz) and FR2 (mmWave) with 3GPP-compliant beamforming (Source: Input description). State-machine-based GUI enables complex scenario testing (handover/network failure simulations). Modular RF modules support 4x4 MIMO and 8CA configurations. Integrated with OTA chambers for mmWave OTA testing. Backward-compatible with LTE test environments for NSA mode validation.
| Technical Dimension | MT8000A | Traditional Solution | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Coverage | FR1+FR2 in single platform with OTA | Separate systems for sub-6GHz/mmWave | Reduces test setup time by 60% for multi-band devices |
| Future-Proofing | Modular upgrade path to URLLC/mMTC | Fixed-function testers require replacement | Extends equipment lifecycle, saves 40% TCO over 5 years |
5G mmWave Device OTA Test Workflow
Setup: Place DUT in OTA chamber, connect MT8000A with mmWave RF module
Configuration:
- Select 28GHz FR2 band, enable 3GPP beamforming test profile
- Set CA configuration: 2x100MHz carriers
- Configure handover scenario: mmWave ↔ sub-6GHzTesting:
- Measure EIRP at different beam angles (>65dBm target)
- Verify handover success rate (>99.9%)
- Test throughput under DSS conditions (NR/LTE=70/30 allocation)Analysis: Generate compliance report with beam pattern, throughput stability, and handover latency
LTE Coexistence Limitation
Simultaneous FR1+FR2+LTE testing requires additional RF modules (Based on architecture). Mitigation: ① Prioritize test modes (e.g., disable LTE during mmWave tests); ② Add LTE module for NSA mode validation.
