PCTEL adds 5G NR testing for mmWave and sub-6 GHz deployments

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a specialist in wireless technology including purpose-built industrial IoT devices, antenna systems, and test and measurement solutions, has announced enhanced 5G NR testing capabilities to support efficient deployment of 5G and spectrum sharing technologies.

According to the company, now a single HBflex scanning receiver from PCTEL can simultaneously test mmWave and sub-6 GHz coverage, giving operators maximum flexibility in testing their 5G networks. The HBflex is part of the company’s portfolio of 5G solutions designed to enhance coverage and connectivity.

Key features of PCTEL’s 5G scanning receivers, according to the company, include: simultaneous testing across all technologies and bands; a fast dual-port testing mode for 5G mmWave networks; simultaneous decoding of all Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) beams; 64 beams on FR2 (mmWave) frequencies; 8 beams on FR1 (sub-6 GHz) frequencies; support for 4G/5G dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS); and a "blind scan" feature to simplify test set-up by automatically detecting channels.

“PCTEL’s 5G scanning receivers have been adopted by dozens of network operators and their service companies in more than 20 countries worldwide,” observes David Neumann, PCTEL’s Chief Executive Officer. “As 5G deployments accelerate, PCTEL’s solutions will enable operators and end-users to take full advantage of all available spectrum, including mid-band frequencies worldwide and CBRS [Citizens Broadband Radio Service] in the United States,” Neumann added.

In addition to its 5G testing solutions, PCTEL offers an extensive 5G-ready antenna portfolio for outdoor and indoor applications including small cells, fleet, transit, smart cities, and industrial IoT connectivity. Available antenna systems cover sub-6 GHz 5G frequencies including CBRS for spectrum-sharing applications.

For more information, visit https://www.pctel.com/.