Propsim channel emulators

Real-world channel emulation for wireless systems

Keysight channel emulator hardware brings real-world wireless conditions into the lab to accelerate the development and validation of 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi®, 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. Request a quote for one of our popular configurations today. Need help selecting? Check out the resources below.

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

  • MIMO Topology

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

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