S8714A UXM 5G RF Application

Simplify RF Verification of 5G NR Devices

Fifth-generation new radio (5G NR) is a complex technology. Performing radio frequency (RF) measurements requires deep knowledge of 5G NR protocol and the complexity continues to increase. The third-generation partnership project (3GPP) adds more tests and test configurations with each release increasing the difficulty of performing measurements correctly according to specified procedures. Time to market pressure requires fast test development and performance verification, but devices still must meet specifications.

Keysight’s S8714A UXM 5G RF Application (RA) is a solution to these challenges. Designed for RF testing, it provides quick development and execution of essential RF tests, comprehensive functionality including wireless local area network (WLAN) RF tests, and low cost of ownership.

Improve Time to Market for 5G NR Devices

Verifying the RF performance of device designs is essential. Developers reading standards and learning protocol spend less time analyzing and optimizing the RF behavior of their designs. Detailed knowledge of standards and protocol is not required for measuring RF performance with the S8714A. RF testing is quick and easy with built-in 3GPP tests and automatic signaling procedures.

Reduce time learning standards with built-in 3GPP tests

Easily verify RF performance of 5G NR non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) devices with built-in 3GPP tests. Simply select the test from the drop-down menu (Figure 1) and the RF application automatically configures parameters according to 3GPP TS 38.521 and starts the measurement. Save test development time since understanding the 3GPP specification in detail is not necessary.

Find specific tests quickly using selection groups: power, modulation, spectrum, receiver, specific absorption rate (SAR), maximum throughput, uplink (UL) multiple input multiple output (MIMO), UL carrier aggregation (CA), and long-term evolution (LTE).

Select in-band transmit and receive tests for frequency range 1 (FR1) NSA, SA, 2UL CA, UL MIMO, Tx diversity, and LTE. Tables 1 through 6 list supported built-in tests based on 3GPP TS 36.521-1 (LTE), 38.521-1 (5G NR SA), and 38.521-3 (5G NR NSA).