Key Technology Analysis from Lab to Commercial Use
With the global spread of 5G networks, the stability and performance of base stations have become central to the user experience. However, few people know that before each 5G base station is officially put into use, it must undergo hundreds of rigorous tests.
1. Revealing the Types of Testing
- RF Testing: Measures signal coverage and anti-interference capability.
- Protocol Testing: Verifies the accuracy of "communication" between the base station and UE.
- Stress Testing: Simulates extreme scenarios with tens of thousands of simultaneous connections.
2. Challenges of Millimeter-Wave Testing
Although the 28GHz high-frequency band can provide ultra-large bandwidth, it has characteristics of being "easily blocked and prone to rapid attenuation." Specialized testing equipment is required to simulate blocking scenarios such as walls and human bodies.
3. The Revolution in Automated Testing
Modern testing systems have achieved "one-click" multi-scenario testing, improving efficiency by more than 10 times compared to traditional manual testing.