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LTE

 
Long Term Evolution - LTE

Anritsu offers a complete line of LTE test equipment to ensure the performance and quality of your LTE equipment and networks. Our MD8430A signaling tester is the first complete LTE Base Station Emulator. Couple the MF6900A Fading Simulator with the MD8430A Base Station Emulator to provide a reproducible fading environment that is essential for evaluating LTE. Our high-performance MS269xA Signal Analyzer provides complete LTE uplink and downlink analysis in a one-box platform that includes signal analysis and signal generation. Our MG3700A Vector Signal Generator produces realistic and reproducible LTE signals and our LTE IQProducer software provides a graphical interface that lets the user easily generate LTE-compliant waveforms.

 

TDD/FDD Access

LTE standards support the use of both TDD (Time Domain Duplex) and FDD (Frequency Domain Duplex) from the same set of standards, and with the same air interface characteristics.

 

Multiple Input Multiple Out (MIMO)

MIMO is an antenna technology that, together with signal processing, can either increase capacity (spatial multiplexing) or signal-to-noise ratio (transmit diversity) in a radio link.

 

In LTE using 2x2 MIMO with spatial multiplexing, the user data is separated into two data sets each fed to two transmit antennas and received by two receive antennas. Because of multi-path, each data set travels a distinct RF path with different propagation characteristics. The algorithm used to split and recombine the data allows the system to make use of the independence of these two paths in order to improve throughput. The two data streams occupy the same RF channel at the same time. This doubles the data rate possible on the air interface link.

 

When using MIMO with transmit diversity, the same user data is transmitted from both antennas, and at each receiver, replicas of the signal are processed. This duplication enhances signal-to-noise ratio and improves signal robustness.


MD8475A
Signaling Tester (Base Station Simulator)

The MD8475A Signaling Tester is an all-in-one base station simulator supporting LTE FDD, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/(E)GPRS, and CDMA2000® 1X/1xEV-DO Rev. A. It supports service and call-processing tests for multimode LTE smartphones and mobiles with excellent cost-performance.
MD8430A
Signaling Tester

Wireless devices are quickly developing into multimedia smartphones with fast data connections due to widespread adoption of high-speed standards such as LTE. The MD8430A Signalling Tester is a key LTE base station simulator for developing LTE-compliant chipsets and wireless devices. Using its extensive experience in 3G markets, Anritsu has developed the MD8430A as a powerful LTE protocol/R&D test solution to help developers bring LTE wireless devices to market as fast as possible.


MF6900A
Fading Simulator

The MF6900A Fading Simulator connects to the MD8430A Signalling Tester via a dedicated digital interface to easily simulate an LTE base station and run fading simulation tests required by 3GPP LTE 2x2 MIMO and 4x2 MIMO tests.


MS2830A Microwave
Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer

■ Outline
The MS2830A-044/045 Signal Analyzer includes a spectrum analyzer function for measuring up to 110 GHz using an external mixer based on the 26.5 GHz/43 GHz upper frequency limit. It supports measurements of Tx characteristics, including adjacent channel leakage power, spectrum mask, and frequency counter, as well as spurious measurements requiring a wide dynamic range.


MS2830A
Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer

■ Outline
The MS2830A is a spectrum analyzer/signal analyzer with top-class measurement speed at medium-class price. It has best-of-class dynamic range (average noise level [DANL]: –153 dBm, third-order intermodulation distortion [TOI]: +15 dBm) and excellent ±0.3 dB (typ.) total level accuracy using unique level calibration technology.


MS2690A
50 Hz to 6 GHz

Signal Analysis will never be the same again

MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.

A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.

The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.


MS2691A
50 Hz to 13.5GHz

Signal Analysis will never be the same again

MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.

A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.

The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.


MS2692A
50 Hz to 26.5 GHz

Signal Analysis will never be the same again

MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are the latest high performance signal analyzers for next-generation communication applications. The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzer base units include swept spectrum analysis, FFT signal analysis, and a precision digitizer function. Add options to incorporate a Signal Generator, to turn the instrument into a hassle free, plug and play, one box solution.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers support a standard analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz that can be extended to 62.5 MHz /125 MHz with optional hardware. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and the phase calibration result in a level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span. No other analyzer on the market can meet that specification! These boxes are superlative in every way -- they measure the widest signals and using the latest technology, make measurements faster than ever before. The modular architecture ensures a box that grows as measurement requirements change.

A series of options enables standards-based modulation analysis, vector signal generation, and BER measurement. The end-user can configure a one-box solution that dramatically reduces cost, footprint, and Total Average Cycle Time (TACT) for device evaluation.

The MS269xA Series Signal Analyzers are accurate enough for the most demanding R&D environment, yet are fast enough for the factory floor! Currently supported applications include GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE.

The wideband FFT signal analyzer (analysis bandwidth of 31.25 MHz with option for 62.5 MHz /125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. The standard digitizing function can capture waveforms and immediately play them out using the optional Signal Generator. An extended digitizer option adds the ability to capture signals up to 20 MHz wide for up to 4 hours.


MG3710A
Vector Signal Generator

■ Outline
The MG3710A Vector Signal Generator is a best-of-class, high-function, signal generator with excellent RF and baseband performance.
Up to two RF output connectors can be installed each with two built-in waveform memories to output two combined modulation signals from each RF connector for a maximum of four modulation signal outputs. A single MG3710A can output wanted + interference, wanted + delay, multicarrier, etc., signals, eliminating the cost of two normal generators while streamlining measurement setup and operation times.
It features a wide vector-modulation signal band and large waveform memories while supporting digital modulation signals for a wide range of communications modulation technologies. Not only is it the ideal measurement solution for key mobile communications methods, such as mobile phones, wireless LAN, etc., but it also has the performance required for developing new wideband wireless communications. With a built-in waveform pattern generator, any waveform pattern is easily selected to output modulation signals for every communications technology worldwide.


MG3700A
Vector Signal Generator

■ Outline
The MG3700A Vector Signal Generator has a built-in, high-speed, arbitrary waveform baseband generator with a 160 MHz sampling rate. It supports a vector modulation bandwidth up to 120 MHz, has a large arbitrary waveform memory up to 2 GB, and outputs digital modulation signals for major mobile communications, including LTE FDD, LTE TDD, Mobile WiMAX, digital broadcasting ISDB-T/ISDB-Tmm, wireless LAN, GPS, etc.


MT8870A
Universal Wireless Test Set

The MT8870A Universal Wireless Test Set has been specifically designed for the high volume manufacturing test of all common cellular and short range wireless technologies. An MT8870A instrument mainframe can contain up to four MU887000A TRX test modules each capable of independent control by an external PC. Each module has an integrated Vector Signal Generator (VSA) and Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) to perform both transmitter and receiver RF tests. The MT8870A with the MU887000A test module can be controlled by an external PC.
MT8820C
Radio Communication Analyzer

The MT8820C is an all-in-one Radio Communication Analyzer that is the ideal solution to test LTE, 3G and 2G wireless devices. The MT8820C supports all test functions including signaling, TX parametric, and RX parametric tests. Leveraging the strengths of its predecessor, the MT8820B, the new MT8820C allows users to reduce cost and space over other solutions. The MT8820C can be used with wireless devices that operate between 30 MHz and 2.7 GHz. In addition, the MT8820C maintains backwards compatibility with MT8815B and MT8820B software to accelerate test station setup and reduce installation cost and time when upgrading.



MT8221B
Spectrum Analyzer: 150 KHz to 7.1 GHz
Cable & Antenna Analyzer: 400 MHz to 4.0 GHz
Vector Signal Generator: 400 MHz to 6 GHz

The BTS Master MT8221B is Anritsu's high performance base station analyzer. From the ground up it has been designed to support 4G standards and installed 2G/3G networks. The MT8221B's platform provides a 20 MHz demodulation capability to support LTE bandwidths from 1.4 to 20 MHz. It also features a 30 MHz Zero-Span IF Output for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal. In addition, a Vector Signal Generator option is available for comprehensive receiver testing capability with the flexibility to generate two modulated signals plus noise.


MT8222B
BTS Master 150 kHz to 7.1 GHz Spectrum Analyzer

The BTS Master MT8222B is Anritsu's high performance base station analyzer. From the ground up it has been designed to support 4G standards and installed 2G/3G networks. The MT8222B's platform provides a 20 MHz demodulation capability to support LTE bandwidths from 1.4 to 20 MHz. It also features a 30 MHz Zero-Span IF Output for external demodulation of virtually any other wideband signal. In addition, a Vector Signal Generator option is available for comprehensive receiver testing capability with the flexibility to generate two modulated signals plus noise.


MT8212E
100 KHz to 4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
2 MHz to 4.0 GHz Cable & Antenna Analyzer

360 Degree View of MT8212E

The MT8212E Cell Master™ Base Station Analyzer is the smallest, lightest, and most economical solution for 2G/3G/4G, and WiMAX base station transmitter testing and ISDB-T and DVB-T/H digital broadcast field testing. It's ideal for installation and commissioning as well as for maintenance and troubleshooting. This optimal combination of base station test capabilities in one handheld device eliminates the need for several independent test instruments, thereby reducing the number of tools the user must carry and learn to operate. Whether it's sweeping cables, making power measurements, finding interference, troubleshooting base station signal quality, or verifying backhaul performance, the Cell Master MT8212E is the ideal all-in-one instrument to help keep your network up and running.

In addition, easyTest Tools™ allows experienced users to Create, Deliver, and Display on-screen work instructions for Cable and Antenna testers. These work instructions make life easier for less-experienced cable and antenna sweepers. Direct benefits include more accurate testing, repeatable results, and less rework. For more details see the easyTest Tools page.


MT8213E
100 KHz to 6 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
2 MHz to 6.0 GHz Cable & Antenna Analyzer

The MT8213E Cell Master™ Base Station Analyzer is the smallest, lightest, and most economical solution for 2G/3G/4G, and WiMAX base station transmitter testing and ISDB-T and DVB-T/H digital broadcast field testing. It's ideal for installation and commissioning as well as for maintenance and troubleshooting. This optimal combination of base station test capabilities in one handheld device eliminates the need for several independent test instruments, thereby reducing the number of tools the user must carry and learn to operate. Whether it’s sweeping cables, making power measurements, finding interference, troubleshooting base station signal quality, or verifying backhaul performance, the Cell Master MT8213E is the ideal all-in-one instrument to help keep your network up and running.

In addition, easyTest Tools™ allows experienced users to Create, Deliver, and Display on-screen work instructions for Cable and Antenna testers. These work instructions make life easier for less-experienced cable and antenna sweepers. Direct benefits include more accurate testing, repeatable results, and less rework. For more details see the easyTest Tools page.


ME7873L
LTE RF Conformance Test System

The ME7873L LTE RF Conformance Test System is the world’s first GCF-validated RF test platform (test cases validated at CAG#22 in April 2010), supporting the most GCF-approved test cases. The system uses the MD8430A Signalling Tester as an LTE base station simulator and is configured from Anritsu-developed test instruments, interface hardware, and software. The ME7873L supports TRX, Performance, and RRM test cases with the UE in either a test call or no-call test mode. LTE Bands currently supported include FDD 1 to 5, 7 to 14, 17 to 21, and TDD 33 to 40.


ME7873F
W-CDMA TRX/Performance Test System

The ME7873F/ME7874F test platform supports the most GCF/PTCRB-approved TS34.121 RF conformance test cases in the world. Various tests with W-CDMA wireless device in loopback status, as well as no-call testing, are supported by configuring a system from various instruments and dedicated software centered on the MD8480C W-CDMA Signalling Tester. Moreover, the all-in-one design supports conformance tests of all 10 UMTS bands (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, XI, and XIX) used worldwide.


ME7874F
W-CDMA RRM Test System

The ME7873F/ME7874F test platform supports the most GCF/PTCRB-approved TS34.121 RF conformance test cases in the world. Various tests with W-CDMA wireless device in loopback status, as well as no-call testing, are supported by configuring a system from various instruments and dedicated software centered on the MD8480C W-CDMA Signalling Tester. Moreover, the all-in-one design supports conformance tests of all 10 UMTS bands (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, XI, and XIX) used worldwide.


ME7834
Mobile Device Test Platform

The ME7834 Mobile Device Test Platform is an all-in-one platform supporting multisystem mobile terminal protocol CT and carrier acceptance tests. In addition to supporting standalone tests of W-CDMA and LTE systems, the ME7834 can also be configured as a customized integrated environment for InterRAT tests between LTE, GSM, W-CDMA and CDMA2000 mobile systems.


MX786201A
Rapid Test Designer (RTD)

The Rapid Test Designer (RTD) is a revolutionary new tool that significantly speeds up the development and deployment of modern wireless user equipment (UE) by greatly simplifying the way in which tests are created, executed, and analyzed. This is achieved by using a graphical flow-chart interface and many innovative tools within the RTD environment.  Users can concentrate on testing specific functions and protocols within the UE without having to be expert on all the 3GPP protocol layers.


LTE is the first technology designed explicitly for Next Generation Networking (NGN) and is set to become the de-facto NGN mobile access network standard. It takes advantage of NGN capabilities to provide an always-on mobile data experience comparable to wired networks.

  • LTE supports peak data rates of more than 100 Mbps on the downlink when using 20 MHz channel bandwidth, two transmit antennas at the base station and two receive antennas at the User Equipment (UE). LTE also supports peak data rates of more than 50 Mbps on the uplink when using a 20 MHz channel bandwidth; and single transmit antennas at the UE and base station.
  • LTE generates ten to twelve times the throughput on the downlink and eight to ten times the throughput on the uplink relative to 3GPP Release 6.
  • LTE improves spectrum efficiency as defined relative to Release 6. The uplink and downlink capabilities are two to four times the spectral efficiency of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA).
  • LTE has flexible duplex methods. Both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) are valid spectrum allocations and allow LTE to accommodate various channel bandwidths in the available spectrum.
  • LTE interoperates with W-CDMA, GSM, and CDMA2000 systems. Multimode UEs will support handover to and from these other systems.
  • Legacy technologies such as HSPA+ and Enhanced EDGE will continue to operate within the new network architecture.

PREDICTED LTE SPECIFICATIONS Peak Rates for E-UTRA FDD/TDD

(Baseline frame format)

Downlink Key Features

  • OFDM-based, 15 kHz sub-carrier spacing
  • QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM modulation
  • Variable RF bandwidth, 1.4 - 20 MHz
  • MIMO in the form of transmit diversity or spatial multiplexing
  • Scheduling, link adaptation, HARQ and measurements similar to 3.5G

 

Uplink Key Features

  • Single Carrier FDMA, 15 kHz sub-carrier spacing
  • QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM modulation
  • Variable RF bandwidth, 1.4 - 20 MHz
  • Scheduling, link adaptation, HARQ and measurements similar to 3.5G
  • Random access procedures

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