Anritsu Machine Learning Optimizes 5G UE mmWave 3D Eis Scan Test Time
Anritsu Company introduced new “EIS-CDF Optimization using Machine Learning” MX800010A-026 software option for the “Radio Communication Test Station” MT8000A, which uses machine learning to optimize 5G mmWave 3D EIS Scan (EIS-CDF) test times.
Development Background
Rollout of fast connection 5G mmWave (FR2) services is gathering pace in advanced economies, such as N. America and Japan. Consequently, R&D and conformance tests of mmWave UE are expected to become active markets in future.
The 3GPP standard specifies tests of mmWave UE antenna properties in 3D in an Over-the-Air (OTA) test environment. The 3D testing needs to take long test time due to large number or measurement points.
This long test time is greatly shortened by using machine learning, which is expected to optimize the test efficiency for mmWave UE become commonplace.
Product Features
The MX800010A-026 software option supports 3D EIS Scan tests using Anritsu’s CATR Anechoic Chamber MA8172A by automatically learning the UE antenna properties to facilitate test efficiency. Multiple repetitions of the 3D EIS Scan with the same UE optimizes the test efficiency.
The machine learning optimized the tests times of two mmWave UE models by about 35% to 60%* from subsequent learning repetitions.
*This is just an example, but the same result is not guaranteed for all UE.
Product Outline
The all-in-one MT8000A platform supports RF, protocol, and application operation tests as well as beam verification and evaluation of beam characteristics. In addition to having a function for simulating both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) base-station operation required for developing 5G chipsets and UE, the MT8000A supports all 5G FR1 (600 MHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 4.5 GHz, and 6 GHz unlicensed) and FR2 (24 GHz, 28 GHz, 39 GHz, and 43 GHz) frequency bands.
The CATR Anechoic Chamber MA8172A uses the 3GPP-compliant Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) method to implement 5G NR OTA tests in a small space. It can be used for mmWave development and conformance tests of 5G NR chipsets and UE.
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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.
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Source: Anritsu Corporation