For their Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A (WLAN Tester), Anritsu Corporation offers an option that assesses the RF transmit and receive characteristics of 2×2 MIMO as specified in IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7).
This enhanced capability enables the MT8862A to measure the transmit power and receive sensitivity of Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO devices using the Network Mode [*]. This helps to improve the communication quality of WLAN-equipped devices by evaluating them under real-world operating conditions.
Development Background
Leading companies are already starting to release their products based on the draft Wi-Fi 7 standard, even though the standard’s formal release is not expected until 2024. Large volumes of high-speed data are processed, particularly in devices used for applications like AR/VR and streaming ultra-high definition video.
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology is utilized to boost traffic and transmission speed, but the evaluation’s complexity presents a problem.
Therefore, in order to facilitate the evaluation of devices supporting Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO, which necessitates two antennas for both the transmitter and the receiver, Anritsu has improved the capabilities of the MT8862A, which can easily measure WLAN-equipped devices under real-world operating settings.
Science advancement, the unraveling of the universe, and ALMA’s performance will all benefit from Anritsu.
Product Overview
- Evaluating RF TRX characterization of Wi-Fi 7 in Network Mod
The MT8862A supports three frequency bands (2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz), a 320 MHz channel bandwidth, and 4096 QAM modulation, and the new option allows it to evaluate the RF TRX characteristics of devices supporting Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO in Network Mode.
- Easy to use and measure
By merely connecting to the WLAN-equipped device being tested, the MT8862A can carry out the required measures. Even staff members who are not familiar with configuring the measuring system can take measurements because no goal control settings are needed.
