Anritsu And Bluetest Support MIMO OTA Measurements On IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) Devices

Anritsu and Bluetest have combined their recent product upgrades to create an Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement solution in a MIMO environment for verification of RF performance in the tri-frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) of the latest WLAN Wi-Fi 7 standard (IEEE 802.11be).

The solution combines the advanced capabilities of the Anritsu Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A with the Bluetest pioneering OTA Reverberation Test System. The collaboration enables measurements of transmit power, or Total Radiated Power (TRP), and receiver sensitivity, commonly referred to as Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS), to be made in a 2x2 MIMO environment on devices supporting IEEE 802.11be.

The 2x2 MIMO RF OTA test solution creates an efficient evaluation test environment to verify high-end smartphones, AR/VR devices, and cloud gaming. Higher data transmission speeds and lower latency through AI and other technologies can be achieved by performing measurements in a highly repeatable environment that emulates real-world operation to ensure end-user satisfaction.

Bluetest Product Manager Klas Arvidsson says, “For over a decade, Bluetest has collaborated with Anritsu to deliver top-tier Wi-Fi OTA testing solutions in line with industry needs. Efficient and straightforward MIMO measurements have always been a part of the Bluetest DNA. With the latest Anritsu Wi-Fi test solution and Bluetest’s Reverberation Test System, we together offer an indispensable and comprehensive tool for Wi-Fi radio R&D.”

Keita Masuhara, Product Manager, IoT Test Solutions Div., Anritsu Corporation, adds, “We are excited to collaborate with Bluetest to provide customers with a significant enhancement to efficient performance testing. As the number of IEEE 802.11be devices increases, there is a need for high-performance in tri-frequency band operation with wideband in a 2x2 MIMO environment. We believe that this collaboration will greatly contribute to the development of this market.”

Test System Details
Bluetest offers its OTA Reverberation Test System for various types and sizes of wireless devices, while the Anritsu Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A provides IEEE 802.11be 2x2 MIMO device RF test capability, supporting the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands and a 320 MHz bandwidth. This combination creates a repeatable OTA environment with stable connections, enabling highly efficient 2x2 MIMO OTA tests to be performed.

About Bluetest
Bluetest AB, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a pioneer and market leader in the field of wireless equipment and small antenna OTA testing using its innovative Reverberation Test System. Bluetest’s revolutionary technology is used by world-leading mobile phone manufacturers, communications carriers, antenna manufacturers, and manufacturers of other wireless solutions. For more information, visit https://www.bluetest.se.

About Anritsu
Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 125 years. Anritsu’s philosophy 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 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.