NTN Test Solutions
To assure the communication quality of non-terrestrial networks
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are communication networks that seamlessly connect IoT devices and mobile devices on land, at sea, and in space. Using satellite constellations and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), they assure communication availability in areas such as far out at sea and mountain ranges, which are areas not covered by terrestrial networks. Currently, radio communication is the predominant technology used for NTNs. Additionally, realizing optical communication between satellites and between satellites and ground stations is in progress. Expectations are growing for these hybrid radio/optical networks to provide much higher-speed communication services.
Product Introduction:
Anritsu’s Non-Terrestrial Networks Test Solutions
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Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Test Solutions Use Cases
This document introduces a variety of Anritsu NTN test solutions for key use cases, after explaining the market and technical trends of NTN.
IoT & Mobile Devices
To achieve stable communications, the IoT devices and mobile devices used by NTN need to be capable of providing wireless performance and communication functions that meet the respective required standards.
Therefore, evaluating the communication quality of systems and devices is required for each process from chipsets and devices development to manufacturing.
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Radio Communication Analyzer
MT8821C
The MT8821C is an RF measuring instrument for 4G/3G and NTN NB-IoT wireless terminals, such as mobile devices and IoT modules.
Signalling Tester
MD8430A
The MD8430A can verify connections to NTN networks (4G, NTN NB-IoT) and roaming between terrestrial networks and NTNs.
Radio Communication Test Station
MT8000A
The MT8000A functions as a 5G and NTN NR pseudo base station, with a single unit capable of supporting FR1 (up to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (mmWave), including Band n41 used in 5G.
Universal Wireless Test Set
MT8870A
The MT8870A applies to mass-production manufacturing lines for mobile devices, IoT devices, and communication modules that support wireless communication standards such as 4G, NTN NB-IoT, and GNSS.
New Radio RF Conformance Tester
ME7873NR
The ME7873NR supports all regional frequency bands, from 5G FR1 (Sub-6GHz band) to FR2 (mmWave band).
We offer software for RF/RRM conformance tests, carrier acceptance tests, and NB-IoT tests.
5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform
ME7834NR
The ME7834NR supports protocol conformance and carrier acceptance tests for LTE and 5G NR.
mmWave Material and Devices Evaluation
The items that must be evaluated in developing NTN satellites, HAPS, and ground stations range from material properties to compliance with wireless communication standards.
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Module Vector Network Analyzer System
ME7869A
The ME7869A evaluates amplitude and phase transmission characteristics by connecting/synchronizing two independent VNA ports with a dedicated optical cable, even if the two measurement ends are separated.
V-Star Broadband Vector Network Analyzer
ME7838 series
The ME7838 series enables the evaluation of frequency characteristics from 2 – 4 GHz (S-band) to 140 – 220 GHz (G-band) with a single sweep.
VectorStar™ Opto-Electronic Network Analyzers
ME7848A
The ME7848A enables error-corrected transfer function, group delay, and return loss measurements of E/O and O/E components and subsystems.
Compact USB Vector Network Analyzer
MS46122B
The MS46122B enables the measurement of the dielectric constant for millimeter wave and microwave materials by controlling it from a PC.
RF/Microwave Signal Generator
MG362x1A
The MG362x1A delivers unmatched signal purity, output power, frequency stability, and exceptional utility for the evaluation of the signal quality of radar, transmitters, devices, antennas, AD converters, DA converters, components, and so on.
Optical Devices
Research and experiments in the area of optical communication are being conducted to increase the data transmission capacity between satellites and between satellites and ground stations.
The evaluation items for the devices used in optical communications include wavelength, signal waveform, and receiver sensitivity.
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BERTWave
MP2110A
The MP2110A can evaluate the waveform quality of modulated signals and measures the receiving sensitivity of the optical receivers used in satellite optical communications and terrestrial networks.
Signal Quality Analyzer-R
MP1900A
The MP1900A can evaluate the digital signal quality of devices and modules, as well as measure bit errors.
It can evaluate digital signal degradation due to long-distance transmission or weather conditions.
Optical Spectrum Analyzer
MS9740B
The MS9740B can evaluate the optical output power, wavelength, side mode suppression ratio, and so forth for NTN's optical communication devices.
Installation and Maintenance of Ground Systems
To ensure stable communication with an NTN, it is necessary to monitor the frequencies and strengths of the radio waves being received from satellites, HAPS, etc., as well as jamming and interference waves.
A portable spectrum analyzer is suitable for investigating the radio-wave environment in the field.
Bench-top spectrum analyzers are used to monitor the radio environment at ground communication stations, while wired network communication quality test equipment is used to measure latency and throughput within the network.
Equipping a drone with a small spectrum analyzer enables the measurement for the directivity of a parabolic antenna.
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Field Master Pro
MS2090A
The MS2090A supports real-time spectrum measurements from 2 – 4 GHz (S-band) to 26 – 40 GHz (Ka-band) with a maximum bandwidth of 110 MHz, making it ideal for measuring transient pulse signals.
Remote Spectrum Monitor
MS2720xA
The MS2720xA is a spectrum analyzer designed for installation in a remote location, being operated over a network.
For example, it is useful for analyzing the causes of communication problems such as jamming/interference through long-term radio wave monitoring.
Spectrum Master
MS2760A
The MS2760A is a pocket-sized spectrum analyzer that can be controlled from a PC via USB and is suitable for a variety of millimeter-wave applications such as radio astronomy, automotive radar, and satellite communications.
Spectrum Analyzer/Signal Analyzer
MS2850A
The MS2850A can capture the pulse/chirp signals that are difficult to capture using a sweep-type spectrum analyzer and evaluate them on multiple analysis displays using the FFT function.
Analysis bandwidth: up to 1 GHz
Network Master Pro
MT1000A
The MT1000A can measure the network performance (throughput and latency) of wired and wireless networks by using time-synchronized measuring instruments at two separate locations.
Network Master Pro
MT1040A
The MT1040A can measure network performance (throughput and latency) at data rates up to 400 Gbit/s.
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