O-RAN radio unit conformance test solution delivers unified user experience
Stephen Law
Electronics Test & Measurement Wireless O-RAN radio test wirelessRohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions O-RAN Radio Unit Conformance Test Solution delivers unified user experience, combining both companies’ test solutions. Integrated solution includes the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator, R&S FSVA3000 signal and spectrum analyzer and the R&S VSE signal analysis software from Rohde & Schwarz, to emulate a real-world radio environment by generating, capturing and analyzing RF signals, extended for O-RAN applications.
Solution also includes the TM500 O-RU Tester from VIAVI, implementing the O-RAN Distributed Unit (O-DU) side of the M-plane and C/U-plane functionality necessary to configure the interface with the O-RU and exchange of I/Q data over the Open Fronthaul. The O-RU Test Manager application, providing a single point of control for the integrated system, simplifying testcase workflow while allowing deeper data inspection and analysis as needed.