Anritsu Accelerates SAR Measurement For 5G/LTE Devices In Collaboration With Microwave Factory And SPEAG

Anritsu Corporation announces that its base station simulators have been adopted in a high-speed Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) measurement solution developed by Microwave Factory Co., Ltd. (MWF) in collaboration with Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG). This solution automates RF exposure assessments for 5G standalone (SA), 5G non-standalone (NSA), and 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) devices, supporting the development of safer mobile devices.

Solution Overview
The system seamlessly integrates the following products:
Microwave Factory: MATEOS Antenna Measurement Software
SPEAG: cSAR3D Vector Array System
Anritsu: MT8000A/MT8821C Base Station Simulators

In conventional SAR measurements, engineers manually configured the MT8000A/MT8821C. This solution automates the entire SAR measurement process, drastically reducing setup time. It also supports a wide range of standards, from LTE (4G) to 5G NR (SA/NSA), enabling faster and fully automated measurement operations. SAR testing is essential to ensure that mobile devices, such as smartphones, comply with safety standards for human RF exposure. This collaboration enables manufacturers to perform critical measurements more quickly and reliably, helping bring safer products to market faster. Each of the three project collaborators remains dedicated to advancing the safety and usefulness of mobile communications.

About Microwave Factory (MWF)
MWF was founded 20 years ago and has a high and broad expertise in the engineering field of electromagnetics. The company is a provider of testing solutions for advanced wireless, automotive radar, electromagnetic compatibility, aerospace and defense technologies and has been part of the Cornes Technologies group since 2014. MWF is certified for ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025.

About Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG)
SPEAG is a leading developer and manufacturer of the most advanced numerical tools and instrumentation for the accurate evaluation of electromagnetic near and far fields from static to optical frequencies. SPEAG’s products are the best available for the evaluation and optimization of electromagnetic fields in complex environments, such as those close to and within the human body. Typical applications include electromagnetic safety and design optimization of mobile phones, magnetic resonance imaging, and medical implants. The cornerstone of SPEAG's success is its strong investment in R&D and its strategic alliances with leading research institutions to ensure the development of cutting-edge products and solutions without compromising accuracy and efficiency. SPEAG’s customer base includes prominent members of leading industries and many government and regulatory agencies.

About Anritsu Corporation (Anritsu)
Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets.

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