
Over-the-Air test systems meet 5G test challenges
Stephen Law
Electronics Regulations & Standards Test & Measurement Wireless Engineering Supply Chain 5G testROHDE & SCHWARZ TS8991 Over-the-Air (OTA) Performance Test System is a single-source turnkey system for wireless testing that meets the needs of industry and regulatory certification tests. Unit includes an anechoic chamber, positioning equipment, antenna (link & measurement) systems, test instruments and automated measurement software. Compliant with CTIA, joint CTIA & Wi-FI Alliance and 3GPP test plans, test system is available in different sizes and its modular system design allows for customer-specific configurations. Systems can be custom designed to meet specific requirements in terms of size, functionality, frequency range and applications. Users can either purchase separate components (instruments, chamber, software) for their OTA test solution and assemble and integrate them themselves.