The Agilent/Keysight FR2 Radiated Performance Requirements Test Cases Multi-Carrier is a test suite for verification and validation of 5G New Radio (NR) devices operating in the Frequency Range 2 (FR2) millimeter-wave spectrum. It ensures devices meet stringent radiated performance requirements across multi-carrier configurations, addressing RF performance, demodulation, Radio Resource Management (RRM), and signaling requirements mandated by industry standards.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 24.25 GHz to 52.6 GHz (5G NR FR2)
• Test Configurations: Multi-carrier support including 2-Carrier NSA (2CC NSA) and 8-Carrier NSA (8CC NSA) modes
• Test Types: Radiated performance requirements, RF performance, demodulation, RRM, and signaling
• Measurement Capabilities: Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) beam peak search
• Signal Modulation: Verifies signal quality and demodulation performance for complex 5G NR signals in FR2
– Key Features
• Over-the-air (OTA) testing support for integrated antennas and beamforming in FR2 devices
• Spatial 3-dimensional beamforming characterization for narrow-beam requirements
• Carrier aggregation testing framework supporting FR2 and FR1 carrier complementary operation for coverage assurance
• Bandwidth testing across 3GPP-defined specifications for multi-carrier configurations
– Typical Applications
• 5G NR device verification and validation in FR2 millimeter-wave bands
• Radiated performance compliance testing for device manufacturers
• Beamforming capability assessment in advanced 5G networks
• Multi-carrier configuration validation for system integrators and test laboratories
– Compatibility & Integration
• Integrates with Keysight UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform (E7515B)
• Compatible with E7770A Common Interface Unit and M1740A mmWave Transceivers
• Supports Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) OTA chamber connectivity
• Provides control via open application programming interfaces (APIs) and ready-to-use software packages
• Includes test management software for test definition, execution, and analysis
