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Propsim channel emulators

Real-World Channel Emulation For Wireless Systems<

Keysight channel emulation hardware brings real-world wireless conditions into the lab to accelerate the development and validation of 5G, 6G, WLAN, and satellite systems. Designed for precise emulation of complex RF environments, including massive multiple-input / multiple-output (MIMO), beamforming, and high-speed mobility, Keysight channel emulators enable scalable, repeatable testing across sub-6 GHz and millimeter-wave (mmWave) bands. Whether you are building base stations, devices, or satellite terminals, our channel emulation solutions help reduce reliance on field testing by replicating multipath fading, Doppler effects, and handovers in a controlled setting.

Spatial Channel Modeling

Emulate real-world propagation for massive MIMO and active antenna systems with precise spatial and dynamic modeling across dozens of RF channels.

Wideband Coverage

Supports emulation across sub-6 GHz and mmWave frequencies, with scalable bandwidths up to 1.6 GHz, ideal for 5G New Radio (NR), FR2, and 6G exploration.

Dynamic Mobility and Fading

Adjust fading, mobility, and interference parameters dynamically during live OTA tests to simulate time-varying propagation effects.

Programmable Test Scenarios

Create custom test scenarios to emulate phase and time-coherent dynamic radio channels for testing diverse RF transceivers.

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  • Maximum number of channels

    16 to 64

  • Maximum RF bandwidth

    1,200 MHz to 1,600 MHz

  • Frequency range

    3 MHz to 450 MHz, 450 MHz to 3 GHz, 450 MHz to 6 GHz, 450 MHz to 7.25 GHz, 7.25 GHz to 15 GHz, 24.25 GHz to 29.5 GHz, 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz, 6 GHz to 12 GHz, 7 GHz to 15 GHz

  • MIMO Topology

    2x2, 4x2, 4x4, 8x2, 8x4, 8x8, 16x8, 16x16, 32x8, 32x16, 64x8, 64x16

Most Popular Configurations

Image of PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulator
PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulator
Model
F8820B
Number of channels
2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Maximum RF bandwidth
100 MHz, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1200 MHz, 1600 MHz
Frequency range
3 MHz to 450 MHz, 450 MHz to 3 GHz, 450 MHz to 6 GHz, 450 MHz to 7.25 GHz, 7.25 GHz to 15 GHz, 24.25 GHz to 29.5 GHz, 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz
MIMO Topology
2x2, 4x2, 4x4, 8x2, 8x4, 8x8
Image of PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulator
PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulator
Model
F8820A
Number of channels
2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Maximum RF bandwidth
40 MHz, 100 MHz, 160 MHz, 300 MHz, 450 MHz, 600 MHz, 900 MHz, 1200 MHz
Frequency range
3 MHz to 450 MHz, 450 MHz to 3 GHz, 450 MHz to 6 GHz, 6 GHz to 12 GHz, 7 GHz to 15 GHz, 24.25 GHz to 29.5 GHz, 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz
MIMO Topology
2x2, 4x2, 4x4, 8x2, 8x4, 8x8
Image of PROPSIM F64 Channel Emulator
PROPSIM F64 Channel Emulator
Model
F8800B
Number of channels
8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64
Maximum RF bandwidth
100 MHz, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1200 MHz, 1600 MHz
Frequency range
3 MHz to 450 MHz, 450 MHz to 3 GHz, 450 MHz to 6 GHz, 450 MHz to 7.25 GHz, 7.25 GHz to 15 GHz, 24.25 GHz to 29.5 GHz, 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz
MIMO Topology
16x8, 16x16, 32x8, 32x16, 64x8, 64x16
Image of PROPSIM F64 Channel Emulator
PROPSIM F64 Channel Emulator
Model
F8800A
Number of channels
8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64
Maximum RF bandwidth
40 MHz, 100 MHz, 160 MHz, 300 MHz, 450 MHz, 600 MHz, 900 MHz, 1200 MHz
Frequency range
3 MHz to 450 MHz, 450 MHz to 3 GHz, 450 MHz to 6 GHz, 6 GHz to 12 GHz, 7 GHz to 15 GHz, 24.25 GHz to 29.5 GHz, 37 GHz to 43.5 GHz
MIMO Topology
16x8, 16x16, 32x8, 32x16, 64x8, 64x16
Select the Channel Emulator Hardware That Is Right for You
The resources below will help you determine the channel emulator hardware you need for your application.

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