The Agilent/Keysight S8820A PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulation Toolset is a sophisticated instrument designed for in-lab benchmarking of devices, base stations, digital radio, and sensor systems across the entire product development workflow. This toolset emulates dynamic radio channels in real-time, providing realistic and repeatable test conditions for applications in 5G, LTE, and aerospace and defense. It supports both uni-directional and bi-directional fading test configurations, offering a high degree of modularity and flexibility for various wireless testing scenarios.
### Technical Specifications
* **Product Name:** Agilent/Keysight S8820A PROPSIM FS16 Channel Emulation Toolset
* **Functionality:** Real-time emulation of dynamic radio channels between transmitters and receivers.
* **Applications:**
* Benchmarking of devices, base stations, digital radio, and sensor systems.
* 5G NR non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode testing.
* Coexistence scenarios (5G NR with 3G/2G cells).
* Wi-Fi offloading scenarios.
* WLAN 802.11ax access points and devices testing.
* Automotive wireless connectivity validation.
* Tactical Radio Networks, MESH networks (up to 16 full MESH/Nodes).
* Aerospace and Satellite testing (up to 16 simultaneous links).
* Mixed terrestrial, aerospace, and satellite radio system testing.
* **RF Frequency Range:** 3 MHz to 49 GHz. Specific sources mention ranges up to 7.25 GHz, 18 GHz, 44 GHz, and 43.5 GHz.
* **Signal Bandwidth:** Up to 400 MHz. Supports continuous carrier aggregation (CA) schemes up to 1.6 GHz.
* **Channel Capacity (Single Unit):** Up to 256 fading channels.
* **Channel Capacity (Multi-Unit Configuration):** Up to 1024 fading channels.
* **RF Ports:** Software configurable, up to 16 bidirectional TRX ports or 16 unidirectional TX and RX ports. SMA-female connectors at all ports. Configurations available for 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 (T)RX+TX ports.
* **Fading Support:** Bidirectional and unidirectional fading supported. MIMO fading channels. Arbitrary MIMO and multi-link topologies. MIMO and massive MIMO emulation.
* **Modularity:** High modularity with flexible uni- and bi-directional operation of each RF port.
* **Testing Configurations Supported:**
* 5G Device MIMO and MIMO OTA fading tests.
* 5G Base Station MIMO or uplink only Massive MIMO tests.
* WLAN 802.11ax access points and devices.
* Automotive wireless connectivity validation.
* Keysight Virtual Drive Testing Toolset integration.
### Electrical Specifications
* **RF Range:** 3 MHz to 49 GHz. Some sources indicate specific ranges such as 3 MHz – 7.25 GHz and 7.25 GHz – 18 GHz. Other ranges mentioned are up to 44 GHz and 43.5 GHz.
* **Signal Bandwidth:** 200 MHz / 1.6 GHz. Supports signal bandwidths up to 400 MHz and continuous carrier aggregation (CA) schemes up to 1.6 GHz.
### Interfaces
* **RF Ports:** SMA-female connectors at all ports.
* **Configuration:** Software configurable RF ports, supporting up to 16 bidirectional TRX or 16 unidirectional TX and RX ports.
### Physical Characteristics
* **Form Factor:** Compact PROPSIM FS16 channel emulator.
### Compatibility and Software
* **Channel Modeling Software:** Can be extended with F9860000A Channel Studio Geometric Channel Modeling tool, which supports importing 3D antenna models and offers 3GPP-defined channel models (e.g., 38.901 CDL FR1 and FR2, UMi, UMa, O2I, I2O, WINNER, SCME).
* **Integration:** Integrates with Keysight’s network emulation solutions and mmWave over-the-air test solutions.
* **Supported Standards:** 5G NR (NSA and SA), LTE, LTE-A, WLAN 802.11ax.
* **Emulation Capabilities:** Emulates dynamic radio channels in real-time for various wireless technologies including 5G, 5G Advanced, Wi-Fi 7, and more.
### Use Cases
* **Wireless Device and Network Testing:** Benchmarking and validation of devices, base stations, and sensor systems in lab environments.
* **5G Development:** Supports testing for 5G NR features, including Massive MIMO, MIMO OTA, and various deployment scenarios.
* **WLAN Testing:** Validation of 802.11ax access points and devices.
* **Aerospace and Defense:** Testing for tactical radio networks, MESH networks, and satellite communications.
* **Automotive:** Validation of automotive wireless connectivity.
Why Choose Aumictech for Agilent/Keysight S8820A?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-performance channel emulation equipment. Whether you need to perform complex 5G MIMO OTA fading tests, validate automotive wireless connectivity, or conduct aerospace and defense radio system testing, our team ensures the Agilent/Keysight S8820A PROPSIM FS16 delivers maximum performance for your application.
