Date: 17/09/2009

LTE base station measurement suite from Anritsu for handheld analyzers

Anritsu has introduced the LTE base station measurement suite that allows to conduct tests for proper deployment, installation, and operation of LTE networks. The measurement suite is a set of optional measurement capabilities for Anritsu's MS272xB Spectrum Master, MT8222A and MT8221B BTS Master handheld analyzers that includes tests for RF signal parameters, modulation quality, and Over-the-Air (OTA) scanning.

The LTE RF measurement option allows analyzing the spectrum for interference and spectral compliance, and conduct occupied bandwidth and Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) tests. With the LTE modulation quality measurement option, Error Vector Magnitude (EVM), frequency error, and control channel power tests can be conducted. OTA measurement options are used to determine interference from co-channel transmitters, troubleshoot problems with coverage area, and verify coverage of self-organizing networks.

The MS272xB is an ultra-portable spectrum analyzer with sensitivity of = -163 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level Typical at 1 GHz. The MS272xB series is of three models are, the MS2724B, which covers 9 kHz to 20 GHz. the MS2721B, with frequency coverage of 9 kHz to 7.1 GHz, and the MS2723B, which goes up to 13 GHz, and measures low-level signals, small signals, even in the presence of large signals.

The MT8221B base station provides a 20 MHz demodulation capability to support LTE and other 4G technologies, and the options for measuring transmitters using virtually RF communications standard. A vector signal generator option is available for receiver testing capability to generate two modulated signals plus noise.

The MT8222A combines spectrum analyzer and vector network analyzer capabilities in a handheld solution weighing 4 kg (9 lbs), and a cost-efficient choice for deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting 2G/2.5G, 3G, and 4G base stations.

Delivery of 8-10 weeks ARO.

For more details visit www.anritsu.com