At the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the following companies were awarded trophies in the category of Test & Measurement. This year’s inaugural LEAP Awards competition honored ground-breaking new products that set a new standard for innovation. Judges rated candidates on categories that included societal impact, industry impact, technical sophistication, creativity, and […]
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Instrumentation that measures differential noise in real time
We were recently able to speak with Pat Murray from Anritsu who demonstrated instrumentation that computes differential noise figure. Though noise figure is a well-known parameter, differential noise figure isn’t as commonly used. But it is becoming important for the verification of low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) and other devices used in the front-end of 5G and […]
Handheld base station analyzers make passive intermodulation measurements
PIM over CPRI software lets BTS Master MT8220T and MT822xB handheld base station analyzers make passive intermodulation (PIM) measurements from the ground for the first time. By eliminating the need for network operator installation and maintenance crews and contractors to climb the tower to test for PIM, the new BTS Master-based solution is a much […]
Signal analyzers get 5G NR software packages
Three software packages now run on the Antritsu Signal Analyzer MS269x series to support measurements of RF Tx characteristics of 5G New Radio (NR) base stations and mobile devices. Installing the 5G Measurement Software (MX269051A) and NR TDD sub-6-GHz options (MX269051A-011 and MX269051A-061) in the signal analyzers creates a cost-efficient and flexible solution for chipset […]
Test platform supports MediaTek 5G chipset development and verification
MediaTek Inc. and Anritsu Corp. have agreed to forge a partnership for 5G development and physical layer verification. MediaTek Inc. selected Anritsu’s Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A as a prioritized test platform for the verification of standard-based 5G NR chipsets targeting upcoming global 5G deployment. Anritsu, a leader in mobile communications testing, will support MediaTek’s […]
VNAs get differential noise figure measurement option
A setup capable of conducting extensive characterization of the differential noise figure of differential devices used in high-speed wireless communication systems integrates a new differential noise figure option into the Anritsu VectorStar vector network analyzers (VNAs). This configuration allows R&D engineers to verify the receiver performance of low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) and other devices used in […]
Field testers will now support eCPRI and RoE standards
New firmware will let Network Master Pro MT1000A equipment now support 100 Gbps with Ethernet Common Public Radio Interface (eCPRI) and IEEE 1914.3 Radio over Ethernet (RoE), as well as high-accuracy delay measurement functions. With the new firmware installed, the MT1000A can be used by mobile operators, communication network installation companies, and communications equipment vendors […]
Multi-gigabit LTE evaluation functions support LTE-Advanced Pro protocols
Two Gigabit LTE software options for the Anritsu Signalling Tester MD8430A support the increased communications speeds associated with LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro). The LTE DL 6 Carrier Aggregation Option and LTE UL 256QAM Option extend the measurement capability of the MD8430A and provide engineers with a comprehensive test solution to accurately and efficiently evaluate LTE-A […]
Universal wireless test set brings better product quality and manufacturing efficiencies to Huawei
Huawei has endorsed Anritsu’s MT8870A high-speed wireless test platform for its RF calibration and validation tests. The Universal Wireless Test Set MT8870A supports the Hi2110 and Hi2115 NB-IoT chipsets designed for IoT use cases. Anritsu’s MT88xx series’ long-established connectivity and cellular test methodologies provide Huawei with improved product quality and manufacturing efficiency. “Anritsu’s wireless test […]
Samsung to use Anritsu signal analyzer for 5G System Development
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. will use the Anritsu MS2850A Signal Analyzer with 5G analysis software installed to support 5G system developments. Samsung unveiled its end-to-end 5G product portfolios, including 5G home routers (CPEs) and 5G Access Unit (AU), last year under development for commercial-grade products. The company is engaged with major operators in leading markets […]
