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Ensure that 5G devices meet the latest 3GPP-specs
The RF / RRM DVT Conformance Toolset provides up-to-date and comprehensive access to 5G NR and C-V2X RF and radio resource management (RRM) conformance test cases as defined in 3GPP TS 38.521-1-4 (5G NR RF), 3GPP TS 38.533 (5G NR RRM), and 3GPP TS 36.521 (C-V2X based on LTE) to ensure mobile devices perform as expected on a live mobile network. The toolset is an approved test platform for device certification at GCF and PTCRB, supporting both TDD and FDD across all relevant bands in both sub-6GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) frequencies. In addition to conformance testing, the solution offers a design verification test configuration enabling it to test devices to their performance limits. Request a quote for the RF / RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset today. Want to learn more about this solution? Explore the resources below.
Validated conformance testing
Provides test cases validated by bodies like GCF and PTCRB, and supports regulatory test plans required by local authorities.
DVT support
Design verification test (DVT) support provides customizable 3GPP-based tests that exceed industry standards so you can deliver an enhanced user experience.
Scales with test needs
The solution extends from a single-instrument setup to a full-rack solution, adapting to your specific lab and test needs.
Continuously updated
Keysight implements and validates new GCF / PTCRB 3GPP tests for certification, ensuring you are testing against the latest standards.
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Technology
5G NR, RedCap, C-V2X, NB-IoT
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Test types
RF, RRM, Demod, Data Throughput, Positioning
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Use cases
RF/RRM conformance, GCF/PTCRB certification, Regulatory
Typical configuration
RF/RRM DVT and Conformance Toolset
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Frequently asked questions
Verifying a 5G device for RF / radio resource management (RRM) conformance requires running the conformance test cases defined by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) specifications. Chipset and device makers may begin testing in a pre-conformance phase before conducting certification testing at an officially recognized laboratory.
The Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PTCRB, part of the Cellular Telephone Industries Association (CTIA), support the most crucial certification programs that establish the conditions for test tool validation and lab accreditation. Additionally, devices must comply with supplementary local test requirements from mobile network operators (MNOs) or regulations. Creating and configuring a test plan is the first step in the testing process. Once the appropriate test plan is ready, test engineers can execute tests individually or sequentially.
Test engineers require an RF / RRM conformance toolset with superior RF measurement and real-time processing capabilities to support the diverse requirements of 5G. The solution must enable RF testing in the target band, measure in the adjacent band, and out of band for some tests, and generate interference for blocking test cases.
Channel condition emulation and degradation, such as additive white Gaussian noise and fading profiles, are necessary. The solution must support the latest 3GPP release to enable users to establish a 5G call with a device under test in various 5G New Radio (NR) deployment modes (non-standalone and standalone) and frequency bands (FR1 and FR2).
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) sets the standards for mobile cellular communications. Additionally, government agencies around the world issue regulations to ensure public safety. With the commercial development and deployment of 5G technology accelerating, early and continuous access to the latest 3GPP protocol, radio frequency (RF), and radio resource management (RRM) conformance test specifications is crucial to accelerate 5G New Radio (NR) device certification.
A test case is an executable script created to verify a test case defined in 3GPP technical specifications. 3GPP-related test cases are usually named after the section of the specification on which they are based. 3GPP conformance specifications cover three main classes of test cases for ensuring that new 5G devices work correctly with the radio access network (RAN):
- protocol
- RF
- RRM
The GCF and PTCRB mandate a selection of 3GPP test cases that chipset and device manufacturers must comply with to achieve certification. Once they select the test cases, test vendors implement the corresponding test specifications in their conformance test solutions. At Keysight, we collaborate with a range of chipset and device vendors to confirm that the 3GPP test specifications correctly verify the underlying 5G functionality and our interpretation.
An independent, accredited validation organization then validates the implementation of each test case against the 3GPP specifications and GCF/PTCRB requirements. If successful, the validation organization submits the test results to GCF and PTCRB, requesting approval for the test cases to be used for formal device certification testing.