GCF certification for 5G RF mmWave demodulation/CSI conformance test

Anritsu Corporation together with Qualcomm Technologies has announced that its 5G RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR has delivered the world’s first approval from GCF for the mmWave (FR2) 3GPP TS38.521-4 Demodulation/CSI Conformance Testing (Performance test hereafter), needed for 5G NR RF Conformance tests.

This certification aids confirmation of 5G mmWave throughput per unit time in a fading environment, assisting to assure terminal performance under near-to-live usage test conditions, and driving the widespread rollout of commercial 5G services. Furthermore, 5G NR device developers can also utilise the system for other non-performance tests to verify device design compliance with 3GPP standards and test performance. The company expects the solution to play a pivotal role in commercial 5G mobile network services by promoting the 5G terminal market launch.

Anritsu’s general manager of Anritsu’s Mobile Solutions Division, Mr Shinya Ajiro, commented: “Anritsu’s collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies from the earliest testing stage has helped promote GCF certification for FR2. For the future, we plan to lead in mobile certifications to help grow the 5G ecosystem.”