Anritsu wins approval for 3GPP Release 16 protocol conformance test
Summary
This industry-first achievement has been verified on the 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR. Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 16 specifications for 5G NR includes features which will greatly expand the reach of 5G NR to new industry verticals beyond traditional smartphone and enhanced mobile broadband applications (eMBB). At a broad level Release 16 introduces enhancements in coverage, power, mobility, reliability and ease in network planning and optimisation. The conformance tests are defined by 3GPP in TS 38.523-1 and have earlier been verified by Anritsu at 3GPP RAN WG5 (Radio Access Network Working Group 5). It supports 5G NR in both Standalone and Non-Standalone mode in addition to LTE, LTE-Advanced, LTE-A Pro, and W-CDMA.