Keysight and its 5G testing solutions enable PCTEST to characterize the performance of a 5G mmWave device in an over-the-air (OTA) testing environment and certify the device according to the FCC's EMC and SAR requirements for measuring power levels, signal strength, and emissions produced by a 5G mobile device.

Early access to Keysight's 5G testing solutions enables PCTEST to provide OTA performance and certification testing of wireless devices. Keysight combines the company's 5G network emulation solutions with its Compact Range Antenna Test (CATR) cameras to enable regulatory radio frequency (RF) testing of 5G mobile devices in both conducted and radiated test environments at sub-6GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) frequencies.

“Keysight’s proven 5G New Radio (NR) testing solutions, which meet the latest industry standards, greatly enhance our ability to reliably test and certify 5G NR mobile devices,” said Randy Ortanez, President of PCTEST. “With Keysight’s support, PCTEST is better positioned to meet regulatory and certification testing requirements for manufacturers of the latest wireless devices.”.

“We are pleased to expand our collaboration with PCTEST, helping a world-leading testing laboratory certify 5G NR devices in accordance with the requirements of the FCC, carriers, mobile services and certification forums, as well as regulatory bodies such as the CTIA, PTCRB and GCF,” said Scott Bryden, Vice President of Wireless Device Solutions at Keysight Technologies.

Keysight's 5G network emulation solutions enable ecosystems comprised of mobile operators, chip and device manufacturers, and testing labs to validate new devices at any stage of the workflow, from initial design to acceptance and manufacturing. The suite of solutions provides early access to a comprehensive range of protocol, RF, and radio resource management (RRM) on a common platform. By addressing all global testing requirements on a single platform, Keysight enables the mobile industry to achieve rapid device performance validation and consistent results, accelerating the certification of multimode 5G devices across various form factors.