Anritsu’s MT8000A and MT8821C Adopt ETS‑Lindgren’s CTIA-Certified 5G mmWave (FR2) OTA Test System
Integrated Solution Accelerates Device Verification for 5G FR2 Band
Cedar Park, Texas, February 24, 2026 – ANRITSU CORPORATION announces that its wireless Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A and Radio Communication Analyzer MT8821C have been selected by ETS‑Lindgren, the global leader in Over-the-Air (OTA) Wireless Test Solutions, for its FR2 OTA Test System. This system is certified to the FR2 OTA test standard defined by CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association), a US telecommunications industry association, for spatial evaluation of wireless performance in the 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) band.
By integrating ETS‑Lindgren’s Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) chamber AMS-5703 with Anritsu’s MT8000A and MT8821C, the FR2 OTA Test System offers a controlled RF-shielded environment for high precision beamforming and signaling testing. Together, the comprehensive system along with the AMS-5703 — designed to support high-frequency mmWave testing up to 43.5 GHz — provide a turnkey solution that accelerates certification and commercialization for wireless device manufacturers. In featuring the MT8000A — covering 5G NR for both sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) bands at 28 GHz, 39 GHz, and 43.5 GHz — and the MT8821C — integrating LTE and legacy cellular technology support — this Anritsu solution facilitates powerful testing in non-standalone (NSA) modes and carrier aggregation scenarios requiring both 5G NR and LTE capabilities. In addition, when paired with ETS‑Lindgren’s EMQuest™ EMQ-100 Antenna Measurement Software, the system streamlines OTA workflows, supporting conformance with CTIA, 3GPP, GCF, and PTCRB standards.
“Building on our longstanding collaboration with Anritsu, this CTIA FR2 certification of the AMS-5703 with the MT8000A and MT8821C represents a significant advance in mmWave OTA testing,” said Andy Warner, President at ETS‑Lindgren. “Our joint solution empowers test labs and OEMs to validate real-world 5G performance with unmatched accuracy and efficiency, driving innovation in high-bandwidth applications.”
Makoto Yamada, Director of Solution Marketing Department, Mobile Solutions Division at Anritsu, added, “The integration of the MT8000A and MT8821C with ETS‑Lindgren’s AMS-5703 chamber ensures robust support for evolving 5G requirements, including beam management and comprehensive FR1/FR2 coverage. This certification underscores our commitment to delivering scalable, future-proof test platforms meeting the demands of global certification bodies.”
The certified system is available for deployment now with flexible upgrades for existing OTA labs. View ETS‑Lindgren’s Wireless Test Solutions here or visit www.ets-lindgren.com. Learn about Anritsu’s 5G testing portfolio at www.anritsu.com.
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, wireless, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing, electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement, and radio frequency (RF) personal safety monitoring.
Headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, ETS‑Lindgren has manufacturing facilities in Asia, North America, and Europe. 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. Follow ETS‑Lindgren on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. Additional information about ESCO and its subsidiaries is available at www.escotechnologies.com.
About Anritsu
Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets.
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