MT8000A
Anritsu MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station for 5G NR RF, Protocol and Application Testing
All-in-one 5G NR test platform with base station emulation for RF, protocol and application tests across FR1, FR2 and FR3 (to 16 GHz).
- NR FR1/LTE/LTE-Advanced
- 400 MHz – 7.125 GHz
- NR FR2
- 24 GHz – 29.5 GHz/37 GHz – 43.5 GHz
- NR FR3
- 7.125 GHz – 16 GHz
Overview
The Anritsu MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station is a 5G test platform with a base station emulation function. A single MT8000A supports RF measurements, protocol tests and application tests in the FR1 band (up to 7.125 GHz, including band n41) and the FR2 millimeter-wave bands. Combined with an OTA chamber, it performs millimeter-wave RF measurements and beamforming tests using 3GPP-specified call connections. A state-machine-based GUI supports application tests such as handover and quasi-normal or abnormal network tests, and maximum IP data throughput can be measured for many band, CA and MIMO combinations.
FR3 support
An RF hardware option extends the platform to the 7.125 GHz to 16 GHz range of the FR3 spectrum, which is expected to be adopted for 6G, in addition to FR1 and FR2.
Modular architecture
The instrument uses a modular architecture. Non-signalling and signalling RF TRx measurements and protocol tests run on the common hardware by switching the test application. It supports 4x4 MIMO and 8CA for eMBB, and is designed to accommodate URLLC and mMTC test requirements.
LTE, DSS, NTN and RedCap
The MT8000A can be linked with Anritsu LTE test platforms such as the MT8821C, MD8430A and MD8475B to simulate 5G NSA operation, or build an LTE test environment on its own. It measures throughput under Dynamic Spectrum Sharing at several NR/LTE allocation conditions, supports RF and protocol testing under propagation delay and Doppler shift conditions for 5G NTN as defined in 3GPP Release 17 and later, and supports RF, protocol and application testing under RedCap conditions.
Base station manufacturing
With the MX800045A and MX800046A software, the MT8000A serves as a non-signaling RF test solution for 5G base station production lines. Up to four TRx ports allow simultaneous and parallel measurements, and FR2 measurements are supported with the MA80003A RF Converter.
Key Features
- All-in-one support for RF measurements, protocol tests and application tests in FR1 (to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (millimeter wave) bands
- Millimeter-wave RF measurements and beamforming tests in combination with an RF chamber
- Hardware option extends support to FR3 (7.125 GHz to 16 GHz)
- Flexible platform using modular architecture
- Supports 4x4 MIMO and 8CA for eMBB
- Supports existing LTE test environments and 5G NSA configurations
- Functional tests by GUI operation without scenario development
- Measures maximum IP data throughput for a wide variety of band, CA and MIMO combinations
- Throughput measurement under Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) conditions
- RF and protocol testing under 5G NTN propagation delay and Doppler shift conditions (3GPP Release 17 and later)
- RF, protocol and application testing under RedCap conditions (3GPP Release 17 and later)
- Up to 8 cells for handover tests between 5G NR 4CA cells with one MT8000A
- NR downlink fading tests up to 4CA 2×2 MIMO or 2CA 4×4 MIMO with one unit
- Up to four TRx ports for simultaneous and parallel base station measurements
Specifications
Frequency
| NR FR1/LTE/LTE-Advanced |
400 MHz – 7.125 GHz
Depends on the hardware configuration
|
|---|---|
| NR FR2 |
24 GHz – 29.5 GHz/37 GHz – 43.5 GHz
Depends on the hardware configuration
|
| NR FR3 |
7.125 GHz – 16 GHz
Depends on the hardware configuration
|
Reference Oscillator
| Reference frequency | 10 MHz |
|---|---|
| Start-up characteristics |
±5 × 10–8
3 min. after power-on. Referenced to frequency 1 hour after power-on
|
| Aging rate (daily) |
±1 × 10–8/day
Referenced to frequency 48-hour after power-on
|
| Aging rate (yearly) |
±1 × 10–7/year
Referenced to frequency 10-day after power-on
|
| Temperature characteristics | ±2 × 10–8 |
| Frequency adjusted at shipment |
±2.2 × 10–8
+18°C to +28°C, referenced to frequency 1 hour after power-on
|
10 MHz Buffer Output
| Frequency | 10 MHz |
|---|---|
| Connector | BNC (f) |
| Impedance |
50Ω
nom.
|
| Output level |
≥0 dBm
AC coupling
|
10 MHz Ref Input
| Frequency | 10 MHz |
|---|---|
| Operating range | ±1 ppm |
| Connector | BNC (f) |
| Impedance |
50Ω
nom.
|
| Input level |
–15 dBm ≤ level ≤ +20 dBm
AC coupling
|
External Interface
| MEAS 1 to 4 | RJ45, 1000Base-T, for slot 1 to 4 |
|---|---|
| Event TRIG Input 1 to 4 | BNC (f), LVTTL |
| Event TRIG/ARB Marker Output 1 to 4 | BNC (f), 3.3 V LVCMOS |
| Expansion 1, 2 | DX20A (3.3 V LVCMOS) |
| Aux | DX20A (3.3 V LVCMOS) |
Control Module MT8000A-001
|
USB
MT8000A-001
|
USB (Type-B) |
|---|---|
|
Application Server
MT8000A-001
|
RJ-45 (1000Base-T) |
|
Control
MT8000A-001
|
RJ-45 (1000Base-T) |
|
Ethernet
MT8000A-001
|
RJ-45 (1000Base-T) |
|
Sync Input
MT8000A-001
|
BNC (f) (LVTTL) |
|
Sync Output
MT8000A-001
|
BNC (f) (3.3 V LVCMOS) |
|
Optical Port A1, A2, B1, B2
MT8000A-009
|
MPO optical adapter (m), 24 cores
Multi-box Data Connection
|
Baseband Module MT8000A-011 / Data Test Module MT8000A-012
|
Ethernet
MT8000A-011, MT8000A-012
|
RJ-45 (1000Base-T) |
|---|---|
|
SFP/SFP+
MT8000A-011, MT8000A-012
|
SFF-8431, SFF-8472 compliant; IEEE 802.3ae-2002, IEEE 802.3-2008 compliant |
0.4 GHz-6 GHz RF Sub Module MT8000A-021
|
Transmit frequency setting range
MT8000A-021
|
0.4 GHz to 6 GHz |
|---|---|
|
Output level setting range (Main 1, Main 2)
MT8000A-021
|
–110 to –10 dBm
0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz
|
|
Output level setting range (Aux 1, Aux 2)
MT8000A-021
|
–110 to 0 dBm
0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz
|
|
Maximum modulation bandwidth
MT8000A-021
|
400 MHz
3.3 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz; 200 MHz (0.6 GHz ≤ setting frequency < 3.3 GHz); 20 MHz (0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency < 0.6 GHz)
|
|
Maximum input level
MT8000A-021
|
+30 dBm, 0 VDC
0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz, with CW
|
|
Input level setting range
MT8000A-021
|
–50 to +26 dBm |
3 GHz-12 GHz RF Sub Module MT8000A-022 / MT8000A-023 / MT8000A-024
|
Transmit frequency setting range
MT8000A-022
|
2 GHz to 12 GHz |
|---|---|
|
Maximum modulation bandwidth
MT8000A-022
|
200 MHz (2 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz), 1 GHz (6 GHz < setting frequency ≤ 12 GHz) |
|
Maximum input level
MT8000A-022
|
+35 dBm, 0 VDC
3 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz, with CW; +30 dBm, 0 VDC for 6 GHz < setting frequency ≤ 12 GHz
|
0.4 GHz-6 GHz Multi RF Module MT8000A-031 / Extension MT8000A-032
|
Frequency setting range
MT8000A-031, MT8000A-032
|
0.4 GHz to 6.0 GHz
Frequency setting range of measurement software
|
|---|---|
|
Maximum modulation bandwidth
MT8000A-031, MT8000A-032
|
200 MHz
0.6 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz; 20 MHz (0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency < 0.6 GHz)
|
|
Maximum input level
MT8000A-031, MT8000A-032
|
+35 dBm, 0 VDC
with CW, 0.4 GHz ≤ setting frequency ≤ 6 GHz
|
0.4 GHz-7.125 GHz Enhanced RF Module MT8000A-033
|
Main 1–4 connector
MT8000A-033
|
N (J) type |
|---|---|
|
Aux 1–4 connector
MT8000A-033
|
SMA (J) type |
|
Frequency setting range (Tx-A)
MT8000A-033
|
0.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz
Internal signal generator Tx-A
|
|
Frequency setting range (Tx-B)
MT8000A-033
|
0.4 GHz to 7.125 GHz
Internal signal generator Tx-B
|
|
Output level setting range (Main 1–4)
MT8000A-033
|
–110 to –10 dBm
0.4 GHz ≤ frequency ≤ 7.125 GHz
|
|
Output level setting range (Aux 1–4)
MT8000A-033
|
–110 to 0 dBm
0.4 GHz ≤ frequency ≤ 7.125 GHz
|
|
Maximum modulation bandwidth
MT8000A-033
|
20 MHz (Set frequency ≤ 0.6 GHz), 400 MHz (0.6 GHz < Set frequency) |
|
Receive frequency setting range
MT8000A-033
|
0.4 GHz to 7.125 GHz |
|
Maximum input level
MT8000A-033
|
+30 dBm
CW, 0.4 GHz ≤ Set frequency ≤ 7.125 GHz, 0 VDC
|
|
Input level setting range
MT8000A-033
|
–60 to +30 dBm |
|
Measurement resolution
MT8000A-033
|
0.01 dB |
Fading
| Faded channel | 64 channels |
|---|---|
| Channel models | 3GPP 5G Channel Models (3GPP TS 38.101-4 Annex B V15.2.0, 2019-06), Static Butler and Bypass models, High Speed Train |
| AWGN setting range | -99.99 to -15.0 [dBm/30 kHz] |
| Maximum Doppler frequency | 6 kHz |
Power Supply
| Rated voltage |
100 VAC to 120 VAC/200 VAC to 240 VAC
Operating voltage is –15%/+10% of rated voltage, however, lower limit is 90 V, upper limit is 250 V
|
|---|---|
| Rated frequency | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
≤1500 VA
Includes all options and modules
|
Dimensions and Mass
| Dimensions |
426 (W) × 265 (H) × 578 (D) mm
Excluding projections
|
|---|---|
| Mass |
≤50 kg
Including all options
|
Environmental Conditions
| Operating temperature range |
+5°C to +40°C
Without condensation
|
|---|---|
| Storage temperature |
–20°C to +71°C
Without condensation
|
Compliance
| CE EMC | 2014/30/EU, EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2 |
|---|---|
| CE LVD | 2014/35/EU, EN61010-1 |
| CE RoHS | 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/863, EN IEC 63000: 2018 |
| UKCA EMC | S.I. 2016 No.1091, EN 61326-1, EN61000-3-2 |
| UKCA LVD | S.I. 2016 No.1101, EN 61010-1 |
| UKCA RoHS | S.I. 2012 No.3032, EN IEC 63000:2018 |
| Laser safety (IEC) | IEC 60825-1 Class 1 |
| Laser safety (FDA) |
21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11
Excludes deviations caused by conformance to LASER Notice No.56 dated May 8, 2019
|
Applications
- 5G terminal, chipset and device development
- 3GPP RF TRx measurements
- 5G NR protocol testing
- Device application and IMS service testing
- IP data throughput testing
- mmWave OTA and beamforming tests
- SAR testing
- 5G NR fading tests
- 5G NTN testing
- RedCap IoT device testing
- Network operator acceptance inspection
- Automotive telematics module testing
- 5G base station manufacturing test
- UE repair and reverse logistics
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| MT8000A-001 | Control Module — Controls the entire MT8000A, processes upper layers, downloads firmware and starts the MT8000A |
| MT8000A-009 | Multi-box Data Connection — Optical ports for connecting multiple MT8000A units |
| MT8000A-011 | Baseband Module — Performs baseband processing (L1/L2) in protocol test |
| MT8000A-012 | Data Test Module — Performs data transfer for IP throughput test |
| MT8000A-020 | RF Base Module |
| MT8000A-021 | 0.4GHz-6GHz RF Sub Module |
| MT8000A-022 | 3GHz-12GHz RF Sub Module |
| MT8000A-023 | Extend RF 2.4GHz-3GHz |
| MT8000A-024 | Extend RF 6GHz-7.125GHz |
| MT8000A-031 | 0.4GHz-6GHz Multi RF Module |
| MT8000A-032 | 0.4GHz-6GHz Multi RF Extension |
| MT8000A-033 | 0.4GHz-7.125GHz Enhanced RF Module |
| MT8000A-041 | RF Base Module (with Frequency Extension Option) — RF interface for the external RF Converter or for RF signals in 0.4 GHz to 16 GHz |
| MT8000A-109/209 | Multi-box Data Connection Retrofit |
| MT8000A-111/211 | Baseband Module Retrofit |
| MT8000A-112/212 | Data Test Module Retrofit |
| MT8000A-120/220 | RF Base Module Retrofit |
| MT8000A-UG121/UG221 | RF Sub Module Replacement to 0.4GHz-6GHz |
| MT8000A-122/222 | 3GHz-12GHz RF Sub Module Retrofit |
| MT8000A-123/223 | Extend RF 2.4GHz-3GHz Retrofit |
| MT8000A-124/224 | Extend RF 6GHz-7.125GHz Retrofit |
| MT8000A-132/232 | 0.4GHz-6GHz Multi RF Extension Retrofit |
| MT8000A-133/233 | 0.4GHz-7.125GHz Enhanced RF Module Retrofit |
| MT8000A-ES210 | 2 Years Extended Warranty Service |
| MT8000A-ES310 | 3 Years Extended Warranty Service |
| MT8000A-ES510 | 5 Years Extended Warranty Service |
| MA80001A | 28GHz RF Converter |
| MA80002A | 39GHz RF Converter |
| MA80003A | Multiband RF Converter — For 2x2 MIMO, 2 converters required |
| J1771A | Coaxial Cord (N-N, 1.0m) |
| J1771B | Coaxial Cord (N-N, 3.0m) |
| J1771C | Coaxial Cord (N-N, 5.0m) |
| J1879B | Coaxial Cord (N-SMA, 3.0m) |
| J1772A | Control Cable, 1.0m |
| J1772B | Control Cable, 3.0m |
| J1772C | Control Cable, 5.0m |
| J1806A | VJ-VJ Adaptor |
| J1806B | VJ-KJ Adaptor |
| J1806D | VJ-KP Adaptor |
| J1775A/B/C/D | Coaxial Cable (KM-KM, 0.3m/1.0m/2.0m/3.0m) |
| J1811A/B | Coaxial cable (VM-VM, 0.28m/2.5m) |
| MA8161A | Shield Box — Desktop FR2 OTA test environment for protocol test |
| MA8171A | RF Chamber — For 5G protocol tests in OTA environment |
| MA8172A | CATR Anechoic Chamber — For 5G RF measurement in OTA environment |
| MA8118A | Butler Matrix 8x8 |
| MA8114A | Butler Matrix 4x4 |
| MX800010A | NR TDD Measurement Software |
| MX800010A-001 | NR TDD SA Call Processing Software |
| MX800010A-002 | NR TDD OTA Measurement Software |
| MX800010A-003 | NR IP Data Transfer Software |
| MX800010A-007 | NR TDD sub-6 GHz Measurement |
| MX800010A-008 | NR TDD mmWave Measurement |
| MX800010A-009 | NR FDD Measurement |
| MX800010A-010 | NR Joint CA Measurement for sub-6 GHz |
| MX800010A-011 | NR FR1+FR2 Interworking Measurement |
| MX800010A-012 | NR Supplementary Uplink Measurement |
| MX800010A-024 | NR BW 200MHz Per Cell |
| MX800010A-031 | NR TDD DL 2x2 MIMO Up To Total BW 100MHz |
| MX800010A-032 | NR TDD DL 2x2 MIMO Up To Total BW 200MHz |
| MX800010A-033 | NR TDD DL 2x2 MIMO Up To Total BW 400MHz |
| MX800010A-034 | NR TDD DL 2x2 MIMO Up To Total BW 600MHz |
| MX800010A-070 | LTE anchor Call Processing Software |
| MX800010A-071 | LTE TRx Measurement |
| MX800010A-072 | LTE DL 2 to 4CA |
| MX800031A | NR Fading Basic |
| MX800031A-001 | NR Fading 2x2 MIMO |
| MX800031A-002 | NR Fading 4x2/4x4 MIMO |
| MX800031A-003 | NR Fading 2CA-4CA |
| MX800031A-004 | NR Fading 5CA-8CA |
| MX800030A | Rapid Test Designer (RTD) — IP throughput tests in combination with the Data Test Module MT8000A-012 |
| MX800050A | Rapid Test Designer Platform (RTD) |
| MX800050A-012 | 5G Fading Library for RTD |
| MX800051A | NR Protocol Firmware |
| MX800070A | SmartStudio NR — Application and regression tests for 5G devices |
| MX800071A | SmartStudio NR IP Performance — IP data throughput tests for 5G devices |
| MX800078A | LTE/NR Platform Software for SmartStudio |
| MX847503A-TL660 | SSM Test PKG Telematics Connectivity |
| MX847503A-TL661 | SSM Test PKG Telematics Throughput |
| MX847503A-TL662 | SSM Test PKG Telematics Mobility Basic |
| MX800045A | Base Station Test Suite for NR mmWave — Non-signaling RF test software for production-line testing of 5G NR base stations (FR2) |
| MX800046A | Base Station Test Suite for NR Sub-6 GHz — Non-signaling RF test software for production-line testing of 5G NR base stations (FR1) |
| Z2023A | USB Dongle (SmartStudio NR) |
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