Test-equipment vendors are keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X). Measurement chores extend from testing small devices to massive MIMO antenna arrays. Products available include dedicated communications-test platforms as well as general-purpose instruments that can be adapted for specific communications technologies. Software also has a role to play in bringing together effective communications test solutions.
Challenges
According to Craig Hendricks, market development manager at Anritsu, “Our customers are designing products utilizing new technologies with evolving standards, so they need test solutions that can verify performance efficiently.” He added that Anritsu is involved in the standard organizations to stay current with the necessary tests. “We use that knowledge to develop test modules and software that address emerging technologies such as 5G NR and Wi-Fi 6 for our flexible product platforms to provide customers with the necessary support,” he said, explaining that Anritsu solutions can conduct RF, functional, and protocol tests.