Munich 04-Mar-2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Pegatron 5G showcase new O-RU test solution based on the PVT360A at MWC 2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Pegatron 5G present a test setup optimized for O-RU production testing. The demonstration at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona is based on the PVT360A performance vector tester from Rohde & Schwarz characterizing the Pegatron 5G PR1450 O-RU. It shows the flexible adaptability of the PVT360A to a variety of setups – all in a small form factor. The performance vector tester is now available with a new high-power option, also showcased at MWC 2025.

The PVT 360A performance vector tester is showcased as part of an O-RU test setup at MWC 2025 together with Pegatron 5G. The PVT360A is a VSG/VSA single-box tester designed specifically for testing RF components, FR1 macro cells and small cell base stations.

Its new high-power option boosts the output power to a maximum of 20 dBm RMS. This is ideal for applications necessitating high input power to the device under test (DUT) or those involving significant losses. Moreover, this option extends the frequency range of the PVT360A to over 8 GHz, thereby making the instrument suitable for the proposed FR3 frequency bands intended for initial deployments.

The PVT360A can be integrated with the user’s own O-RU and a light version of a real O-DU for testing in production lines. The presented O-RU test setup demonstrates the flexibility of the PVT360A and how it can be integrated into different setups for O-RU testing.

The other components of the O-RU test setup are the Pegatron 5G PR1450 and PG5000 Series. The PR1450 is an indoor 4T4R 5G NR FR1 O-RU, and the PG5000 is a light version of a real O-DU. The PR1450 O-RU is 3GPP R16 compliant, supporting 2CA and URLLC mini-slot. With IP50 ingress protection and an operating temperature of up to 50 degrees Celsius, it is a flexible solution for deployment.

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates O-RU testing together with Pegatron 5G at MWC 2025 at the Rohde & Schwarz booth in Hall 5, Stand 5A80. For more information on the PVT360A performance vector tester and its new high-power option, please visit: PVT360A

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