ETS-Lindgrens 5G FR1 Test Platform Wins Leading US Carrier Approval

CEDAR PARK, Texas July 16, 2020  ETS-Lindgren announced its 5G FR1 Test Solution has been certified as meeting the requirements of the 5G NR FR1 Supplementary RF Test Plan. The certified system features a dual ring AMS-8923 far field anechoic chamber and Anritsu's MT8000A network emulator.  Industry leading EMQuest EMQ-100 software controls the overall test sequence. RF test data using the carrier specific network parameters for EN-DC and carrier aggregation was collected on the AMS-8923 system installed at SGS North America Inc. in Branchburg, New Jersey, USA.

 

"We appreciate the combined efforts of SGS and Anritsu in helping us achieve this milestone," stated James Young, ETS-Lindgren's Director of Business Development. "The AMS-8923 system at SGS was upgraded for 5G testing with little downtime and enabled SGS to support early 5G customer demand. Our 5G upgrade can be applied to most antenna pattern measurement systems and is a direct overlay for CTIA and 3GPP over-the-air (OTA) RF measurement systems. Going forward, ETS-Lindgren will add additional network emulator support to EMQuest and continue to certify the platform combinations for carriers and the pending CTIA and 3GPP 5G FR1 test plans." 

 

Adnan Khan, Manager of Market Development for Anritsu, agreed that the team effort was key to meeting the carrier certification. "Anritsu's extensive portfolio of 5G products address many test requirements and standards, but partners like ETS-Lindgren help extend our reach and speed our certification efforts. Many of the standards are first revision, so a coordinated effort is the best way to support the many hundreds of tests necessary to launch successful 5G products."  The combination of ETS-Lindgren and Anritsu 5G test solutions address the vast majority of certification and compliance requirements for FR1 and FR2 capable devices.

 

The AMS-8923 in Branchburg, New Jersey, complements the AMS-8923 located at the SGS San Diego, California facility.  With the success of the San Diego chamber installed in 2016, SGS now conveniently offers a coast-to-coast wireless test services for its customers.

 

Did you know ETS-Lindgren installed the world's first CTIA Authorized Test Lab  Our active contributions to CTIA and other industry standards organizations have resulted in many "industry first" efforts that advance the technology for wireless device test and measurement.  Customers rely on ETS-Lindgren's ongoing industry standards involvement to ensure they are prepared to meet not only today's standards, but tomorrow's as well.  Our latest technical advancements include dozens of customized 5G NR test systems to meet specific user requirements for FR1 and FR2 applications.  We also continue to support legacy 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies with Wi-Fi protocols.

 

Click here for more information on ETS-Lindgren's wireless test solutions, including the industry leading AMS family of test chambers and EMQuest antenna measurement software.  View a test demo of our new AMS-5705 5G Compact Antenna Test Range for array diameters up to 30 cm.  You'll find our solutions overview for 5G wireless testing here, as well as our new 5G upgrade package for existing OTA test systems, including those installed by ETS-Lindgren and other manufacturers.  Watch the Wireless Test Solutions Video for an overview of our capabilities and accreditations.  Let us assist you with your wireless test system requirements by contacting us online or calling us at +1 (512) 531-6400.

 

About ETS-Lindgren

                                                                                                                     

ETS-Lindgren is an international manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield, and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy. The company's products are used for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), microwave and wireless testing, electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement, radio frequency (RF) personal safety monitoring, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and control of acoustic environments.

 

Headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, ETS-Lindgren has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, a leading supplier of engineered products for growing industrial and commercial markets. ESCO is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (symbol ESE) with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information about ETS-Lindgren is available at www.ets-lindgren.com. Additional information about ESCO and its subsidiaries is available at www.escotechnologies.com.

 

 

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