Rohde & Schwarz presents its signaling test solutions for 5G NR in FR1 and FR2

04/24/2020

For most mobile network operators, fifth generation of mobile communications will initially be an additional data service for transmission rates up to 20 Gbit/s. To allow developers to test their mobile devices in 5G NR non-standalone and standalone mode in line with 3GPP specifications, the test solution must accurately simulate both LTE and 5G NR networks. As a key solution, Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester. It adds 5G capability to the company’s tried and tested LTE solutions such as the R&S CMW500 or R&S CMWflexx test system, allowing to perform testing from 2G to 5G on one platform. The extension box R&S CMX500 is capable of handling various FR1 and FR2, signaling and non-signaling as well as standalone and non-standalone test scenarios, from R&D to certification testing.

A key functionality of the R&S CMX500 is signaling tests in FR2. In addition, the R&S CMX500 also supports signaling tests in FR1. The tests performed in non-standalone (NSA) mode feature both LTE and 5G connections. They verify LTE/5G signaling protocol behavior, OTA RF/TX measurements, end-to-end data testing with LTE & 5G bearers as well as mmWave OTA signaling and RF measurements.

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