Making RF testing of 4G/LTE and 5G networks
simpler and faster
QUEBEC CITY, May 19, 2021
/PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF), the
communications industry's test, monitoring and analytics experts,
today introduced the 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer, the only modular,
field-focused radio frequency (RF) testing solution providing
accurate visibility into 4G/LTE and 5G NR environments with the
ability to analyze FR1(sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (mmWave) bands using a
single, field-upgradeable solution.
Mobile network operators need to support and maintain new 5G
deployments as well as existing 4G/LTE installations. At the same
time, cell densification and emerging 5G innovations, including
beamforming and massive MIMO together with new mmWave spectrum and
CBRS/C-bands, are making the RF environment complex to navigate for
operators and field technicians. All this results in significant
new operational challenges and the need for different, innovative
test processes.
The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer is the industry's first field-tech
optimized, scalable RF spectrum analyzer. It strikes the right
balance between functionality and portability in a compact design
that delivers accurate RF over-the-air (OTA) measurements. Designed
with simplicity in mind it enables field techs and contractors to
easily identify and resolve issues and close out jobs faster.
"Operators need solutions that can help them deliver reliable 5G
services to their customers quickly and efficiently—and the 5GPro
Spectrum Analyzer does exactly that," said Stéphane Chabot, EXFO's
Vice President, Test and Measurement. "We applied our field-focused
expertise to RF testing, creating an innovative, modular solution
that is ready to adapt as networks transform, one that helps
operators resolve RF issues before they impact network capacity,
quality of service, subscriber QoE or revenue."
EXFO's 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer is available on the FTB 5GPro
test kit for a complete all-in-one solution used to validate 4G and
5G networks. In addition to RF testing, the FTB 5GPro supports
fiber inspection and characterization, CPRI/eCPRI/O-RAN, RF
spectrum analysis over CPRI, Ethernet (up to 100G) plus timing and
synchronization. This comprehensive solution reduces the number of
devices field technicians need to carry, speeding up jobs and
reducing overall total cost of ownership for operators and
contractors.
Key features and benefits of the 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer:
- first field-upgradeable RF testing solution: no downtime due to
factory upgrades
- industry's only modular RF testing solution: option to start
with FR1 and add FR2 as requirements change
- support for real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) bandwidth up to
100 MHz, 5G NR demodulation and beamforming analysis, plus TDD and
LTE signal analysis
- saves time by simplifying RF testing with a smart UX-optimized
GUI and patent-pending intelligent peak detection
- seamless cloud integration for centralized workflow management
and results sharing
About EXFO
EXFO (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF)
develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for fixed
and mobile network operators, webscale companies and equipment
manufacturers in the global communications industry. Our customers
count on us to deliver superior network performance, service
reliability and subscriber insights. They count on our unique blend
of equipment, software and services to accelerate digital
transformations related to fiber, 4G/LTE and 5G deployments. They
count on our expertise with automation, real-time troubleshooting
and big data analytics, which are critical to their business
performance. We've spent over 35 years earning this trust, and
today 1,900 EXFO employees in over 25 countries work side by side
with our customers in the lab, field, data center and beyond.
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