Integrated LTE, Cellular IoT, and Legacy UE RF Testing
The Anritsu MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer is designed for R&D and evaluation of mobile devices, chipsets, smartphones, tablets, and IoT modules supporting LTE, LTE-Advanced, cellular IoT, and legacy cellular technologies.
The MT8821C combines cellular signaling with RF transmitter and receiver measurement functions, allowing engineers to evaluate UE RF performance while the device is communicating. Its measurement platform covers 30 MHz to 3.8 GHz as standard and can be expanded to 6 GHz with the appropriate option.
LTE to Legacy Cellular
Supports LTE/LTE-Advanced, Cat-M1, NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, and other supported cellular configurations
Up to 6 GHz
30 MHz to 3.8 GHz standard RF coverage with optional expansion through 6 GHz
160 MHz RF Bandwidth
Wide generator and analyzer bandwidth for advanced LTE measurement configurations
Integrated Test Platform
RF TRX measurements, signaling, IP data testing, automation, and functional evaluation in a single platform
Preset 3GPP RF test conditions, automatic PASS/FAIL evaluation, an integrated touch-panel GUI, and remote-control capabilities help simplify repeatable RF evaluation. Advanced configurations support LTE carrier aggregation and MIMO testing, while dedicated software extends the platform for Cat-M1, NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, VoLTE, and other application-specific measurements.
Cellular UE RF TRX Testing
Perform transmitter and receiver measurements while communicating with the device under test using signaling and RF measurement functions designed around 3GPP and supported 3GPP2 UE RF test requirements.
LTE and LTE-Advanced Evaluation
Supports LTE and LTE-Advanced RF evaluation, including carrier aggregation, MIMO, LTE-U/LAA, RF calibration, and functional test configurations depending on installed hardware and software.
Cat-M1 and NB-IoT Testing
Dedicated measurement software supports LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT RF measurements and IP data transfer testing for development of cellular IoT devices and modules.
NTN NB-IoT RF Testing
Current MT8821C configurations extend cellular IoT RF TRX evaluation to NTN NB-IoT devices for non-terrestrial-network development applications.
One-Touch Measurement Workflow
Preset parameters based on RF test cases simplify setup, while automatic PASS/FAIL judgment and one-touch access to measurement views help accelerate repetitive device evaluation.
Advanced LTE MIMO and Carrier Aggregation
A single MT8821C supports LTE-Advanced 2CC 4x4 MIMO and 4CC 2x2 MIMO configurations. More complex carrier aggregation and MIMO configurations can be implemented by interlocking multiple analyzers.
End-to-End IP Data Testing
Built-in PC functionality supports IP data-transfer and throughput test environments without requiring a separate external server PC for supported applications.
Integrated RF Front End
Built-in RF switching and divider functions simplify conducted carrier aggregation and MIMO setups and help reduce the need for external RF combiners in supported configurations.
Touch-Panel GUI
The integrated large touch panel provides parameter search, bookmarking, graph and result views, and one-touch configuration functions for efficient interactive operation.
Automation and Remote Control
Ethernet and GPIB remote-control interfaces allow the MT8821C to be integrated into automated test systems, with Anritsu ATS tools available for supported 3GPP RF test workflows.
LTE and LTE-Advanced UE RF development
Smartphone and cellular module RF evaluation
LTE Cat-M1 device development
NB-IoT device and module testing
NTN NB-IoT RF TRX evaluation
LTE carrier aggregation and MIMO evaluation
Cellular chipset RF calibration
End-to-End IP throughput testing
OTA and antenna performance testing
SAR and power-consumption testing
VoLTE voice and video echoback testing
Legacy 3G and 2G cellular device evaluation
MT8821C Specifications
| Product Type | Radio Communication Analyzer / Cellular UE RF Tester |
|---|---|
| Standard RF Frequency Range | 30 MHz to 3.8 GHz |
| Maximum RF Frequency | Up to 6.0 GHz with option |
| Generator / Analyzer Bandwidth | 160 MHz |
| Primary Cellular Technologies | LTE/LTE-Advanced, Cat-M1, NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, TD-SCDMA/HSPA; additional technologies supported with applicable hardware/software |
| LTE-Advanced MIMO — One Unit | 2CC 4x4 MIMO; 4CC 2x2 MIMO |
| LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation — One Unit | Up to 5CC SISO |
| Maximum Multi-Unit MIMO Configuration | 5CC 4x4 MIMO using three MT8821C units |
| RF Measurement Workflow | Preset RF test parameters and automatic PASS/FAIL judgment |
| IP Data Testing | End-to-End IP data-transfer and throughput test support |
| Remote Control | Ethernet and GPIB |
| User Interface | Integrated large touch-panel GUI |
Cellular Technology and Software Support
MT8821C capabilities are expanded through dedicated hardware and measurement software, allowing the platform to be configured for the cellular technologies and test functions required by each application.
Current Anritsu support includes LTE/LTE-Advanced, LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, and TD-SCDMA/HSPA. Additional legacy cellular functions, including CDMA2000 configurations, are supported with applicable dedicated options.
3GPP RF TRX Workflows
Preset parameters and automatic PASS/FAIL evaluation support repeatable cellular UE RF testing
Cellular IoT
Measurement software supports Cat-M1, NB-IoT, and current NTN NB-IoT RF test applications
Automated Testing
Ethernet and GPIB remote control can be combined with Anritsu ATS tools for automated RF test environments
The exact communication standard, carrier aggregation configuration, MIMO capability, IP data function, and functional-test capability depend on the installed MT8821C hardware and software. Required options should therefore be confirmed for the intended test configuration before ordering.
