Performance testing company ETS-Lindgren and Anritsu, telecommunications testing tech company, have announced test support for devices using the Narrow Band NTN (NB-NTN) protocol.
This collaboration brings together the strengths of both companies, providing a comprehensive solution for the testing and validation of NB-NTN devices. The partnership uses Anritsu’s MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer, a trusted tool for RF verification and functional tests of mobile devices, with ETS-Lindgren’s EMQuest Antenna Measurement Software and Wireless Test Solutions.
Anritsu’s MT8821C supports cellular technologies, including LTE-Advanced and IoT, in accordance with 3GPP RF test specifications. Known for its wide dynamic range, the MT8821C maintains a stable wireless connection even in challenging, high-loss environments. Its ability to prevent unexpected disruptions during extensive OTA testing reduces the total time required for such tests. Additional features include support for Skylo NTN Test Cases.
“We are excited to collaborate with ETS-Lindgren, a leader in OTA Performance Testing,” said Robert Johnson, VP & General Manager Anritsu Americas, “to provide our customers with comprehensive solutions for testing and validation of NTN NB-IoT devices and ensure that NB-IoT devices meet the highest standards of RF performance, reliability, and connectivity.”
James Young, Director of Wireless Solutions at ETS-Lindgren, added: “NB-NTN is generating some excitement in the wireless space, so we are pleased with how quickly the integration with the MT8821C was accomplished. OTA labs can add NB-NTN technology support with an easy upgrade to instrumentation and software, plus capture the demand generated as mobile network operators pick satellite partners and talk about the possibilities of cellular services from space.”
The collaboration between ETS-Lindgren and Anritsu extends beyond technology. It marks a significant step towards realising a connected society, particularly in remote and underserved areas where providing terrestrial cell network coverage is challenging. By combining their expertise, the companies aim to revolutionise the telecommunications industry.
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