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Anritsu MD8475B Signalling Tester

Anritsu
Type: Wireless Tester
Supplier / Manufacturer: Anritsu
Model: MD8475B

The Anritsu MD8475B is an all-in-one LTE and LTE-Advanced signalling tester and base station simulator for functional and performance testing of multimode wireless devices. It supports LTE FDD/TDD, carrier aggregation, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, and TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA environments, with SmartStudio software for VoLTE, CS fallback, handover, throughput, battery-consumption, and multi-cell testing. Its integrated RF architecture covers 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz, with configurations supporting up to eight TX and four RX RF paths.

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All-in-One LTE signalling tester - LTE and Multimode Base Station Simulation

The Anritsu MD8475B provides a controlled cellular network environment for evaluating LTE and LTE-Advanced devices without relying on a live commercial network.

The platform combines base station simulation, RF interfaces, packet communication functions, and SmartStudio software in a single test environment. It supports LTE FDD/TDD and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation together with W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, and TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA, allowing multimode devices to be evaluated across cellular technologies and between cells.

350 MHz to 6.0 GHz Hardware RF frequency range
LTE 2CA to 5CA Carrier aggregation test configurations
Up to 8 TX / 4 RX Expanded RF configuration for advanced LTE testing
SmartStudio GUI-based signalling, service, mobility, and performance testing

SmartStudio simplifies test configuration by allowing network and UE conditions to be changed through a GUI rather than requiring a separate signalling scenario for every functional test. Applications include VoLTE and IMS service verification, CS fallback, handover and cell reselection, IP throughput, battery-consumption testing, WLAN offload, and automated regression testing.

LTE and LTE-Advanced Testing

Supports LTE FDD/TDD, 2×2 and 4×4 MIMO, and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation configurations from 2CC through 5CC for functional and performance evaluation of wireless devices.

Multimode Cellular Support

In addition to LTE, configurable hardware and software support W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, and TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA for multimode and inter-RAT testing.

SmartStudio GUI

SmartStudio MX847570B provides GUI-based control of base station parameters, signalling states, packet communications, and UE test conditions, reducing the need to build complex signalling scenarios for routine functional tests.

VoLTE and IMS Service Testing

A built-in CSCF server function supports VoLTE and other IMS service tests. Simple GUI-based operation is available for common tests, while optional IMS scripting supports more complex or irregular SIP sequences.

Multi-Cell and Mobility Testing

Reproduce Cell Selection and Reselection, Redirection, Cell Change, handover, and CS Fallback conditions to evaluate device behavior as network and RF conditions change.

Built-In IP Traffic Generation

The integrated traffic-generation environment supports LTE data-throughput evaluation without requiring the test throughput to depend entirely on an external PC and Ethernet traffic server configuration.

Battery-Consumption Test Environment

SmartStudio can reproduce RF, paging, packet-communication, and RRC-state conditions used for device power-consumption evaluation. SmartStudio Manager can coordinate test sequences and supported peripheral equipment for repeatable battery testing.

Automated Regression Testing

SmartStudio Manager MX847503A edits and executes test sequences automatically and continuously, supporting unattended functional regression tests and Pass/Fail reporting.

Integrated RF Front End

The MD8475B integrates the RF test environment into the base station simulator, with a 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz hardware frequency range and configurations supporting four TX/two RX as standard and up to eight TX/four RX with the applicable configuration.

LTE and LTE-Advanced UE functional testing
Carrier aggregation performance evaluation
VoLTE and IMS service testing
CS fallback testing
LTE and inter-RAT handover testing
Cell selection, reselection, and redirection testing
IP throughput evaluation
UE battery-consumption testing
Call connection reliability and stability testing
Low-RF-level communication testing
LTE / W-CDMA to WLAN offload testing
Automated UE regression testing
Multimode smartphone and wireless-device verification
Automotive telematics and cellular TCU functional testing

MD8475B Specifications

Product Type Signalling Tester / Base Station Simulator
Primary Radio Technologies LTE FDD/TDD, LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution/DC-HSDPA, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, TD-SCDMA/TD-HSPA
LTE MIMO 2×2 MIMO, 4×4 MIMO
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation 2CA, 3CA, 4CA, 5CA
Hardware RF Frequency Range 350 MHz to 6.0 GHz
Frequency Setting Resolution 100 kHz, depending on installed simulation software/configuration
RF Configuration 4 TX / 2 RX standard for the applicable CA configuration;
up to 8 TX / 4 RX with applicable option/configuration
Maximum Cells 4 cells in the current Anritsu signalling-tester product classification
VoLTE / IMS Supported through SmartStudio with built-in CSCF server; optional IMS scripting available for advanced SIP test sequences
Mobility / Multi-Cell Functions Cell Selection / Reselection, Redirection, Cell Change, Handover, Inter-RAT testing, CS Fallback
LTE Data Throughput Environment Up to DL 2 Gbps / UL 150 Mbps as specified by Anritsu; the 2 Gbps configuration requires two MD8475B units
W-CDMA Data Performance DC-HSDPA up to 43.2 Mbps
Traffic Generation Built-in IP traffic generator
WLAN Offload LTE / W-CDMA to WLAN testing supported; separate WLAN access point required
SmartStudio MX847570B GUI-based signalling and functional test environment
Test Automation SmartStudio Manager MX847503A for automated and continuous test-sequence execution
Automation Test Library More than 180 sample/test sequences documented by Anritsu
Display 12.1-inch color TFT LCD, WXGA 1280 × 800
RF Main / Auxiliary Connectors N-type female, 50 Ω
DL Output Connectors SMA female, 50 Ω, DL Output 1 through 8
Network Interfaces 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Ethernet
Other Interfaces USB Type-A, GPIB, VGA, Trigger I/O, Sync I/O, audio interfaces
Dimensions 426 × 221.5 × 578 mm, excluding protrusions
Mass Less than 40 kg with all options
Operating Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C

Radio Technologies and Test Software

Technology / Function MD8475B Support Implementation Notes
LTE FDD / TDD Supported Includes 2×2 / 4×4 MIMO configurations
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation Supported 2CC / 3CC / 4CC / 5CC depending on installed hardware and software options
W-CDMA / HSPA Supported Includes HSPA Evolution and DC-HSDPA
GSM / GPRS / EGPRS Supported Requires applicable system hardware/software configuration
TD-SCDMA / TD-HSPA Supported Requires applicable system hardware/software configuration
VoLTE Supported SmartStudio built-in CSCF server provides IMS / SIP test environment
CS Fallback Supported Available as part of multi-system / mobility test configurations
WLAN Offload Supported Separate WLAN access point required
SmartStudio MX847570B GUI-based base station, signalling, packet, service, and mobility configuration
SmartStudio Manager MX847503A Automated test-sequence creation and continuous execution
IMS Script Optional Used for user-defined or abnormal SIP / IMS sequence testing
eCall Test Functions Optional application solution Requires applicable eCall software/options; not a standard MD8475B base function