UE, RAN, and Core Emulators Catalog
Catalogs
The Keysight UE, RAN, and Core Emulators Catalog provides a comprehensive overview of test platforms designed to emulate 5G devices, radio access networks, and core network functions across development, validation, and interoperability test environments. Organized into UE emulators, RAN emulators, and core emulation solutions, the catalog covers capability classes that enable realistic traffic generation, end‑to‑end network behavior modeling, and performance testing of next‑generation networks. These test systems support RF, protocol, functional, and performance validation for chipsets, devices, O‑RAN subsystems, base stations, and network elements under controlled, repeatable conditions. The tools are used across 5G modem development, gNB/RU testing, network feature verification, and field interoperability workflows.
UE emulators provide device‑level traffic generation and end‑user behavior simulation. These systems emulate multiple UEs to test base stations, network features, and air‑interface performance. They support user plane and control plane traffic modeling, mobility simulation, application‑level scenarios, and KPI measurement. UE emulators are used for validating device interoperability, verifying network performance under load, and ensuring robust user experience across wireless devices, chipsets, and modules.
RAN emulators support O‑RAN subsystem testing, including DU, RU, and CU validation. These platforms emulate fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul behavior, enabling engineers to evaluate O‑RAN architecture performance, timing behavior, interoperability, and real‑time protocol exchanges. RAN emulators provide 7.2x fronthaul emulation, timing impairment testing, synchronization verification, and realistic traffic generation to ensure system‑level alignment and compliance within O‑RAN architectures. They also support testing of beamforming, scheduling, and resource allocation interactions across distributed RAN components.
Core network emulators model AMF, SMF, UPF, and other 5G core functions for network‑level validation. Core emulation platforms enable comprehensive testing of device registration, session setup, PDU session behavior, QoS enforcement, and roaming. They provide full protocol stack emulation, allowing realistic verification of core‑network interactions and KPIs. These systems support both standalone and non‑standalone 5G architectures, enabling end‑to‑end testing when integrated with UE and RAN emulators.
UE, RAN, and core emulator architectures support diverse 5G test workflows. UE emulators support device and subsystem testing, enabling realistic modeling of user behavior and traffic load on gNBs and RUs. RAN emulators validate O‑RAN fronthaul, DU/RU functional performance, and synchronization under real operating conditions. Core network emulators ensure protocol correctness, mobility robustness, and performance stability in 5G core deployments. Combined, these platforms provide comprehensive test coverage across 5G modem development, RAN subsystem integration, and full end‑to‑end network verification.
Software and accessories extend the flexibility and capability of emulator platforms. Keysight’s software applications enhance network traffic modeling, impairment testing, mobility simulation, and protocol trace analysis. Integrated analytics deliver visibility into signaling flows, timing behavior, and KPI deviations. Accessories include synchronization modules, RF channel emulators, cabling, timing references, and interface adapters to support high‑density and multi‑interface test configurations across UE, RAN, and core environments.
Keysight Support Services ensure accurate, reliable, and continuous 5G test operation. KeysightCare support plans provide prioritized technical assistance, expedited troubleshooting, calibration services for RF components, and expert guidance across 5G and O‑RAN workflows. High‑performance emulation platforms include one year of KeysightCare Assured to maintain uptime, reduce risk, and ensure stable test operations throughout demanding development cycles.
Overall, the UE, RAN, and Core Emulators Catalog serves as a guide to selecting the appropriate test platforms for validating 5G devices, radio units, distributed RAN components, and core network functions. With support for user‑plane and control‑plane testing, O‑RAN fronthaul and midhaul emulation, full‑stack protocol validation, realistic traffic modeling, and comprehensive analytics, Keysight emulation solutions empower engineers developing next‑generation wireless systems, RAN architectures, and 5G network deployments.