Element Provides 5G VoNR Testing Capabilities with Rohde & Schwarz Solutions
PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, LLC, a recent addition to the Element Materials Technology Group, now offers 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) testing using the R&S CMX500 5G radio communication tester. The R&S CMX500 can simulate a 5G standalone network with IMS services and run all essential VoNR operations.
The next phase of development for 5G networks is 5G standalone. VoNR is a required element for the effective deployment of a 5G standalone network. The advantage of VoNR is significantly enhanced voice audio quality due to the use of ultra-high definition codecs. All codecs needed for VoNR audio quality testing, including AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EVS-NB, EVS-WB, EVS-SWB, and EVS-FB, are supported by the R&S CMX500.
5G VoNR is also being used extensively in emergency services. VoNR will be used for emergency calls (E911) on 5G standalone networks. The ongoing dependability of E911 voice calls and the accurate determination of vertical and horizontal position in mobile devices are critical to FCC standards. The R&S CMX500 radio communication tester supports E911 via VoNR as well as position determination technologies, including A-GNSS and AML/ELS.
PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, LLC is a company that provides testing services (Columbia, Maryland USA)
PCTEST is a leading 5GNR independent test facility that provides wireless device conformance, performance, and regulatory testing in line with industry and 3GPP/3GPP2 technical test plans. In addition, PCTEST is a 5G test facility authorized by the main US operators for operator-specific test plans and GCF, PTCRB, and CTIA accreditation testing.
About Element
Element acquired PCTEST, one of the world's top independent suppliers of materials and product qualification testing, inspection, and certification services, on December 31, 2019.
About Rohde & Schwarz
With its leading solutions in test & measurement, technology systems, and networks & cybersecurity, the Rohde & Schwarz technology group is among the trailblazers in paving the path for a safer and more connected world. The organization, founded more than 85 years ago, is a dependable partner for industrial and government clients worldwide. Rohde & Schwarz has about 12,300 workers globally as of June 30, 2020. In the fiscal year 2019/2020, the independent group had a net revenue of EUR 2.58 billion (July to June). The company is based in Munich, Germany.