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Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A

The Anritsu MT8000A is a next-generation 5G radio communication test station that provides an all-in-one platform for RF, protocol, and application-level testing in both FR1 (sub-7.125 GHz) and FR2 (millimeter-wave) frequency bands. Featuring base station emulation, beamforming analysis, and modular scalability, it supports evolving 5G use cases such as eMBB, URLLC, mMTC, and DSS—making it ideal for device R&D, repair labs, and carrier compliance verification..

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The MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station is engineered for comprehensive testing across all 5G layers—RF, protocol, and application. It supports both FR1 (up to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (mmWave) for advanced NR device verification. With integrated base station emulation, engineers can establish real 3GPP-compliant call connections, making it ideal for R&D validation and repair testing environments.

When combined with the MA8161A Shield Box, the MT8000A becomes a complete solution for millimeter-wave RF and beamforming analysis in OTA environments. It allows robust simulation and performance analysis of handover scenarios, abnormal signaling, and multi-band throughput across a wide spectrum of test conditions.

The MT8000A also excels in NSA (non-standalone) mode, allowing tight integration with Anritsu’s LTE test solutions. This ensures seamless upgrades for labs migrating from 4G to 5G while maintaining test case compatibility.

The system supports DSS testing, allowing validation of smart 4G/5G spectrum sharing configurations. Its state-machine-based GUI enables intuitive control over complex workflows like IP data throughput, network failures, or multi-carrier aggregation.

Designed with flexibility at its core, the MT8000A is a future-ready test platform that evolves with next-gen wireless networks.

  • Full 5G Band Coverage: Supports FR1 up to 7.125 GHz (e.g., n41, n78–79) and FR2 millimeter-wave bands (e.g., n257, n260).

  • Base Station Emulation: Enables RF, protocol, and application testing using 3GPP-compliant call connections.

  • Modular & Scalable Architecture: Future-proof platform supporting 4x4 MIMO, 8CA, URLLC, and mMTC testing scenarios.

  • OTA + Beamforming Ready: Works with MA8161A shield box for mmWave OTA and beamforming evaluations.

  • End-to-End Protocol & Throughput Testing: Measures max IP throughput across varied CA/MIMO/band combinations.

  • Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS): Tests NR and LTE allocation switching for shared 4G/5G environments.

  • State-Machine GUI: Simplifies test flows for handover, abnormal scenarios, and application-level test cases.

  • NSA & LTE Legacy Integration: Reuses existing LTE test assets and integrates easily into 5G NSA configurations.

  • High Compatibility: Extensible across RF, Protocol, Application, and OTA test domains—ideal for labs and production.

  • Global Band Support: Covers major commercial 5G bands (n41, n78, n79, n257, n260); more on request. 

Parameter Details
Model MT8000A
Frequency Bands FR1 (up to 7.125 GHz), FR2 (mmWave)
Supported Bands n41, n78, n79, n257, n260 (others on request)
Test Types RF TRx, Protocol, Application, Beamforming, OTA
Architecture Modular, upgradeable platform
MIMO Support Up to 4x4 MIMO, 8 Carrier Aggregation
Base Station Emulation 3GPP compliant, supports standalone & non-standalone scenarios
OTA Compatibility Yes, with MA8161A Shield Box
LTE Integration Supports LTE + 5G NSA co-testing
DSS Support Measures throughput under shared 4G/5G spectrum
GUI Intuitive state-machine interface
Applications UE testing, chip development, reverse logistics, base station validation