News | November 27, 2023

ALifecom Upgrades 5G Network Emulators With mmWave Test Solution

To enable user equipment manufacturers' next-gen products

ALifecom 5G Network Emulator Signaling Test System now supports mmWave (FR2) mode for both Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) network emulation. This upgrade enables user equipment manufacturers to develop, verify and test the performance of their next-gen products with mmWave capabilities up to 44 GHz.

mmWave Upgrade Overview
The upgrade package is available for new and existing SA systems (NE7500) and NSA systems (NE6000+NE7500). The upgrade package consists:

  • Firmware Update
  • mmWave Transceiver Module
  • Horn Antenna for OTA test
  • Cables and Adapters

For conducting a 5G test in the FR2 frequency band, the Network Emulator is connected to the mmWave transceiver and creates the connection to the UE via OTA testing. The user-friendly GUI allows easy verification and performance testing of the DUT.

ALifecom Network Emulators are compatible with a range of horn antennas and antenna arrays to allow the user to integrate with the antenna test chamber. ALifecom works with leading OTA test chamber manufacturers to provide a total test solution to our customers.

Key Features

  • Highly-Integrated: ALifecom’s solution combines RF and signaling test as a one-stop system to reduce cost and increase usability.
  • Cost-Effective: With comprehensive functionalities and high stability, ALifecom’s solution is a low-cost option in the industry that helps achieve great cost-effectiveness.
  • User-Friendly: ALifecom provides a user-friendly GUI that makes it easier to set up the testing, check important parameters and verify the performance of UE.

Test Items

  • RF measurement: EVM, Tx Power, Rx Sensitivity
  • Functional test: Attach, MAC Throughput, IP Throughput, Multi-DNN, Embedded Protocol Analyzer
  • Application test: End-to-end Performance

Key Specifications

  • Frequency range: 24-30 GHz, 37-44 GHz
  • Band support: n257, n258, n259, n260, n261
  • Bandwidth: 100 MHz
  • DL: 2x2 MIMO, UL: SISO

See the solution live!
The live demonstration of ALifecom’s 5G mmWave NSA Signaling Test will be presented at MWE Japan 2023 (Microwave Workshops and Exhibition) together with our partner TOYO Corporation at booth #J-07. Schedule a meeting with us and click to see our product page for more information!

MWE 2023 Japan Exhibition Info

  • Location: Exhibition Hall & Annex Hall, Pacifico Yokohama (Booth #J-07)
  • Time:
    • 29 November (Wed.) 10:00-17:30
    • 30 November (Thu.) 10:00-17:30
    • 01 December (Fri.) 10:00-17:00

Source: ALifecom Technology