Anritsu Corporation announced that its new radio RF conformance test system - ME7873NR, has achieved PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) certification for the first time in test cases related to non-terrestrial networks (NR NTN) utilizing 5G technology. The setup used Samsung’s NR NTN modem chipset for testing and evaluation.
The NTN is a communication system that integrates satellite communication and airborne technologies along with terrestrial infrastructure, leveraging satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO).
3GPP Release 17 introduces “NR NTN”, which includes Non-Terrestrial Networks into the 5G New Radio (NR) standards. With this advance, 5G devices can connect to satellites using the same protocols as terrestrial base stations, paving the way for global 5G coverage beyond traditional infrastructure.
The PTCRB definition of NR NTN testing signifies the formal commencement of the NTN device certification process. Going forward, NR NTN is expected to be actively adopted by network operators worldwide to enhance service quality and expand coverage. Anritsu will contribute to the proliferation of NTN devices by providing certification test systems.
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