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R&S®TS-PCT
Protocol conformance test system (3GPP + 5G NR)
- Category: Wireless device test system
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- Band coverage: FR1 (sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (mmW)
- Test standards: 3GPP protocol conformance testing
- Certification body compliance: GCF (Global Certification Forum) and PTCRB
- Test execution platform: R&S®CONTEST test sequencer software
- Hardware platform: The same hardware platform as the R&S®TS-PCT NetOp solution
- Automation level: Fully automated, unattended 24/7 operation
- Conducted testing: FR1 sub-6 GHz conducted testing
- Over-the-air (OTA) testing: FR2 millimeterwave OTA testing
- Base model SKU: 0999.1977.base
- Scalability: Upgradable to the NetOp operator acceptance test solution with additional software
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®TS-PCT is a compact full-range protocol conformance test solution that meets GCF and PTCRB certification requirements. It covers the entire mobile device certification process for protocol testing and extends to operator acceptance testing with additional software. Test sequences run on R&S®CONTEST, and the hardware platform is shared with the NetOp test solution, which keeps a later upgrade cost-efficient. The system runs FR1 conducted tests and FR2 OTA tests fully automatically, around the clock and with no user interaction, which lifts certification throughput considerably.
Key features
- Fully automated 24/7 operation: the R&S®TS-PCT automates the whole mobile device certification process and runs FR1 conducted or FR2 OTA tests with no user interaction, for continuous round-the-clock testing.
- 5G certification in both FR1 and FR2: FR1 (sub-6 GHz) conducted testing and FR2 (millimeterwave) OTA testing in one system, covering the full band range a 5G NR device certification needs.
- Comprehensive 3GPP protocol conformance coverage: protocol conformance tests run to the latest 3GPP specifications, so the device under test meets the international standards and the requirements of the major certification bodies such as GCF and PTCRB.
- Upgradable to the NetOp solution: scalable hardware and software mean that additional software turns the system into the NetOp operator acceptance test solution, protecting the initial investment as business needs grow.
- Shared hardware platform with NetOp: the R&S®TS-PCT and the NetOp test solution use the same hardware platform, which keeps the upgrade path smooth and lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the test infrastructure.
- R&S®CONTEST test execution environment: test sequences run on the R&S®CONTEST automated test execution platform, giving standardized, repeatable and traceable test process management.
Typical applications
- 3GPP protocol conformance certification of mobile devices: protocol conformance testing of handsets, modules and other mobile devices so that products meet GCF and PTCRB certification requirements and qualify for global markets.
- 5G NR device certification testing: device certification in the 5G NR FR1 (sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (millimeterwave) bands, in both conducted and OTA test modes.
- Operator acceptance testing (OAT): with additional software the system extends to operator acceptance testing, covering the interoperability and network compatibility verification that network operators require.
- Lab automation and continuous testing: suited to automated continuous testing in a certification laboratory, running unattended 24/7 and raising lab test throughput and efficiency substantially.
- GCF / PTCRB type approval testing: supports the type approval test processes of the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and of PTCRB in North America, bringing mobile devices to market sooner.
Configure your R&S®TS-PCT
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Available models / variants
This series comes in the 1 variant below. Click "Request a quote" to ask KanTek Technology for the full specification and pricing of that model.
| Model code | Specification difference | |
|---|---|---|
| 0999.1977.base | Compact full-range protocol conformance test solution covering the complete device certification process for GCF and PTCRB certification | Request a quote → |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. KanTek Technology is the authorized Taiwan distributor for Rohde & Schwarz, supplying new R&S®TS-PCT instruments with factory quotations and technical advice.
Instrument rental is launching soon. R&S®TS-PCT is part of the line-up being prepared, and advance enquiries are welcome.
Yes. KanTek provides calibration and repair for R&S®TS-PCT, with calibration performed by a partner laboratory, to keep the instrument accurate and available.
Use Request a quote on this page, or call +886-2-2999-7719. KanTek replies within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and the options that suit your application.
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