RanLOS, TOYO Corporation (TOYO), AeroGT Labs and Anritsu announce the availability of the first 5G over-the-air Antenna Measurement (OTA) system developed using RanLOS' OTA test solution and Anritsu's 5G MT8000A radio test station. The new system represents a significant step forward in the development of vehicles connected to the 5G network.
As autonomous driving gains momentum and demand for connected vehicles grows, the introduction of 5G for use in the automotive industry comes with performance requirements for successful implementation. To ensure a smooth flow of dynamic real-time data transmission, highly reliable antenna operation is a key necessity to ensure the safety of autonomous and connected vehicles, as well as to provide an advanced infotainment system. This requirement is met by optimizing and verifying the antenna design and installation on the vehicle. However, to accomplish this critical task, design engineers need a consistent, reliable, and manageable test environment capable of simulating real-world conditions.
RanLOS and Anritsu have jointly met this need by integrating a portable antenna testing system with a wide dynamic range base station simulation. The combined solution supports the measurement of antenna bandwidth and directional patterns in static conditions and the assessment of bandwidth reduction in vehicles powered by a dynamometer. It is well suited for evaluating antenna performance on vehicles such as cars, vans, minibuses and autonomous transport systems. What sets this solution apart from others is its distinctive ability to easily integrate into existing EMC cameras, giving manufacturers the opportunity to create the necessary testing environment, minimizing initial investment.
As measurement solution providers, TOYO and AeroGT Labs, a subsidiary of TOYO specializing in OTA measurements, see this solution as the optimal choice for customers who need an OTA 5G measurement solution to enhance next-generation mobility. Drawing on their extensive experience in electromagnetic compatibility and antenna measurement, TOYO and AeroGT Labs are leading the market entry effort.
"Integrating 5G capabilities into our offering is an important step," comments Louise Rosdal, CEO of RanLOS. "5G is 100 times faster than 4G at top speed and will be a means of improving the safety of connected cars. We are grateful for the cooperation with Anritsu and look forward to bringing the benefits of this new offering to our users and customers."
"Although evaluating the quality of 5G wireless connectivity is necessary for the development of next-generation mobile devices, including connected and autonomous vehicles, no standard testing method has been developed. In this context, the solution created by integrating Anritsu and RanLOS products offers a simple and intelligent way to evaluate 5G wireless connectivity in a car and minimize initial investment," said Yoshimichi Imaizumi, Director, Senior Vice President, TOYO. "By promoting this complex but cost-effective solution for the mobile communications industry, we are contributing to a safer and more reliable transportation network."
"As vehicles move further towards a fully interconnected future, the comprehensive performance assessment of 5G antennas in connected vehicles is becoming more than just benchmarking and testing," said Steve Wong, director of marketing at AeroGT Labs. "This crucial process lays the foundation for a future of transportation characterized by increased safety and efficiency."
"This advanced technology is the result of our partnership with RanLOS," said Takeshi Shima, Director, Senior Vice President, President of Testing and Measurement at Anritsu. "By integrating the Anritsu MT8000A 5G network simulator with the RanLOS system, we offer the automotive test market an advanced solution with technological and cost-effective advantages. With continuous and rapid progress in the field of autonomous services, the performance of automotive antennas is of great importance. Ultimately, this solution provides an improved user experience, which contributes to the development of a widespread intellectual society. We are excited to promote it worldwide by collaborating with TOYO and AeroGT Labs."
