The Anritsu MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer is a versatile base station simulator and all-in-one test platform for mobile device R&D, including smartphones, tablets, and M2M/IoT modules. It executes standard call processing sequences compliant with test standards, supporting RF characterization through functional evaluation across 2G through 5G technologies. The MT8821C builds on its MT8820C predecessor with enhanced operability and expanded test coverage.
Technical Specifications
Supported Technologies:
• LTE/LTE-Advanced with Cat-M1 and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1, NB-NB2)
• NTN NB-IoT
• LTE-U/LAA (5 GHz unlicensed)
• W-CDMA, HSPA, HSPA Evolution, DC-HSPA, 4C-HSDPA
• TD-SCDMA, HSPA, HSDPA Evolution
• GSM/GPRS/EGPRS
• CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO Rev. A
RF Performance:
• Frequency range: 30 MHz to 3.8 GHz, extendable to 6.0 GHz
• 160 MHz instantaneous bandwidth (Tx and Rx)
• LTE-Advanced downlink carrier aggregation: 5CCs SISO single unit; 2CCs 4×4 MIMO and 4CCs 2×2 MIMO single unit; 4CCs 4×4 MIMO and 6CCs 2×2 MIMO dual-unit linked; 5CCs 4×4 MIMO triple-unit linked
• 2×2 and 4×4 MIMO support
• HPUE (High Power User Equipment) testing capability
– Key Features
• 5G Integration: 5G NSA testing via MT8000A interlock; Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) support
• Parallel Phone Measurement: Simultaneous independent testing of two UEs reduces cost-of-test
• End-to-End Testing: IP data throughput, audio/video, and video call evaluations between dual UEs
• SAR Testing: Electromagnetic compliance evaluation for user protection
• Internal RF Architecture: Integrated switches and RF dividers eliminate external combiners
• Application Server: Built-in function enables smartphone/tablet IP throughput tests without external infrastructure
– Typical Applications
• Device RF characterization and functional validation
• Carrier aggregation and MIMO performance assessment
• IoT module development (LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT)
• End-to-end communication throughput evaluation
• SAR compliance verification
– Compatibility & Integration
• Remote control via GPIB or Ethernet for automated test systems
• Dual-unit and triple-unit configurations for advanced CA MIMO scenarios
• MT8000A interlock for 5G NSA and DSS testing
• CAT I measurement category design
