How to Test Tips: 5G Signal Analysis

Summary

This video provides detailed instructions on 5G signal analysis using the OneAdvisor-800 or CellAdvisor 5G tools. It covers configuring the real-time spectrum, adjusting frequency and amplitude settings, and performing 5G NR signal analysis. The tutorial explains how to analyze multiple 5G signals, including their power levels and quality, using the carrier scanner feature. It also demonstrates beamforming analysis to identify beam and cell IDs. For further details, viewers are directed to visit VIAVI 5G test solutions.

Takeaways

• 📲 The video is about 5G signal analysis using OneAdvisor-800 or CellAdvisor 5G with the same user interface.
• 🔍 The presenter begins by accessing the main menu and selecting the real-time persistence spectrum to observe active signals and their power levels.
• 📈 The real-time spectrum configuration involves setting a frequency range from 850 MHz to 900 MHz for analysis.
• 🔧 Adjustments to the amplitude are made by removing the default attenuation of 20 dBs and setting it to 0 dBs.
• 📉 Leveling is adjusted from 0 to -30 to better observe the signals.
• 📶 The script mentions the detection of multiple signals, including two 5G signals at different frequencies and bandwidths.
• 🌐 The 5G NR signal analysis is initiated from the main menu, starting with a carrier scanner to add and analyze multiple 5G signals.
• 📡 Beam information is sought for two carriers at specific frequencies, one at 872 MHz with a 5 MHz bandwidth and another at 884.9 MHz as a DSS signal with 10 MHz bandwidth.
• 📊 The SSB (Synchronization Signal Block) is automatically found, providing insights into signal power level and quality.
• 📡 Beamforming analysis allows obtaining beam ID and cell ID, indicating the number of beams and the transmitting radio.
• 🔗 The video concludes with an invitation to visit VIAVI for more information on 5G test solutions.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is 5G signal analysis using OneAdvisor-800 or CellAdvisor 5G, which have the same user interface.

What feature does the user select from the main menu to analyze active signals and power levels?

The user selects the 'real-time persistence spectrum' feature from the main menu to analyze active signals and their power levels.

What frequency range does the user configure for the real-time spectrum analysis?

The user configures the frequency range from 850 megahertz to 900 megahertz for the real-time spectrum analysis.

What adjustment does the user make to the attenuation setting during the real-time spectrum configuration?

The user removes the default attenuation of 20 dBs and sets it to 0 dBs.

What is the purpose of leveling adjustment in the real-time spectrum analysis?

The leveling adjustment is used to change the reference level of the signal, in this case, from 0 to -30, to better analyze the signal's amplitude.

How many 5G signals does the user identify in the script?

The user identifies two 5G signals, one at 5 megahertz and the other at 10 megahertz.

What feature does the user select to analyze multiple 5G signals simultaneously?

The user selects the '5G NR signal analysis' feature and starts with the 'carrier scanner' to analyze multiple 5G signals simultaneously.

What is the frequency of the first 5G signal the user configures for analysis?

The first 5G signal the user configures for analysis is at 872 megahertz.

What is the significance of the SSB in the context of the video?

The SSB, or Synchronization Signal Block, is used to identify and analyze the signal quality and power level of the 5G signals.

What does the user do to perform a beamforming analysis?

The user performs a beamforming analysis to obtain the beam ID and cell ID, which helps understand which radio is transmitting and how many beams are involved.

How many beams are being transmitted in the example given in the script?

In the example given, only one beam is being transmitted from one radio.

Where can viewers find more information about VIAVI 5G test solutions?

Viewers can find more information about VIAVI 5G test solutions by visiting the VIAVI website.