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Anritsu ME7873NR: 5G RF Radio Conformance Test System Upgrades

Published on December 19, 2025

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Anritsu has recently upgraded 5G New Radio (NR) RF conformance test system. It utilizes the Anritsu MT8000A (5G NR signaling tester) and MD8430A (LTE signaling tester). It is used to verify that mobile devices meet international 3GPP standards. It is a flexible, automated system primarily used by mobile terminal vendors, chipset vendors, and network operators for certification and R&D.

Key features

Technology : 5G NR (SA, NSA modes), LTE/LTE-A/LTE-A Pro, W-CDMA
Frequency Bands : FR1 (Sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (mmWave)
Certification : GCF and PTCRB approved test cases
Test Standards : Fully compliant with 3GPP TS 38.521/TS 38.533 (RF) and RRM standards

Key Benefits

Global certification Support : The system is certified by both the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB), ensuring devices tested on it are compliant with standards for major markets in North America, Europe and Asia.
Comprehensive Frequency Coverage : Supports both FR1 and FR2 covering almost all 5G NR mobiles used worldwide.
Cost Effective Upgrades: Existing users of the LTE-Advanced RF Conformance Test System (ME7873LA) can cost effectively upgrade to the ME7873NR by adding minimal hardware, optimizing capital investment.
Efficiency: A “Lite Model” configuration for FR1 testing can cut measurement times by approximately 20% compared to conventional rack models.
Versatility: In addition to 5G NR, it supports legacy technologies like LTE, LTE-Advanced Pro, and W-CDMA RF tests, as well as carrier acceptance tests (CAT).

Models

ME7873LA : LTE-A Radio Conformance Test System
MT8000A : 5G NR signaling tester
MD8430A : LTE signaling tester
ME7800L : Simple Conformance Test System
ME7803NR : RF Regulatory Test System
ME7834NR : 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform

About Anritsu Corporation

Anritsu Corporation stands as a global leader in the test and measurement industry. Their comprehensive portfolio anchors the development of next-generation communication ecosystems, offering cutting-edge solutions for 5G and future 6G networks, including advanced testing for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and sub-THz frequencies. Beyond wireless, Anritsu delivers critical instrumentation for high-speed digital and optical markets, supporting the explosive growth of data centers and AI computing with rigorous testing for PCIe 6.0, 800G/1.6T optical transport, and automotive Ethernet. By integrating artificial intelligence into their signal analysis and service assurance platforms, Anritsu empowers engineers to validate performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate time-to-market for complex technologies across IoT, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors.