UTS7000A-NR 5G NR Demodulation Analysis Option for UTS7000A Series
Overview
UTS7000A-NR is the 5G New Radio demodulation analysis software-license option for the UTS7000A signal analyzer platform. The license adds 3GPP 5G NR (FR1) demodulation for both FDD and TDD duplex signals, with system bandwidths from 5 MHz through 100 MHz, 15 kHz and 30 kHz numerologies, and per-resource-block error analysis.
NR operates as a dedicated measurement mode on the chassis. Downlink test models (TM1.1, TM1.2, TM2.0, TM2.0a, TM2.0b, TM3.1, TM3.1a, TM3.1b, TM3.2, TM3.3) provide reference configurations for downlink characterization. The license is purchased against the chassis serial number, installed via the chassis Option Install menu, and is permanent for the life of the instrument.
Key Features
- 3GPP 5G NR (FR1) demodulation — Downlink and uplink signal demodulation per 3GPP Release 15 through 18
- System bandwidths — 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz
- Numerologies — 15 kHz and 30 kHz subcarrier spacing
- Duplex modes — FDD and TDD
- Downlink carrier types — SSB, PDSCH, PDCCH, CSI-RS
- Uplink carrier types — PUCCH, PUSCH, SRS
- Pre-defined downlink test models — TM1.1, TM1.2, TM2.0, TM2.0a, TM2.0b, TM3.1, TM3.1a, TM3.1b, TM3.2, TM3.3
- Per-resource-block and per-time-slot statistics — EVM, RE power, modulation type, RB number, SINR
- MIMO information — Per-port EVM, power, TAE, frequency error, phase error, symbol clock deviation
- Lifetime License Activation — activate once, owned for the life of the instrument. No subscriptions, no renewals, no maintenance fees.
What 5G NR Demodulation Adds
The NR option configures the instrument as a 5G NR demodulation analyzer. Specifications are taken from the UTS7000A Series datasheet.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | 3GPP Release 15 through Release 18, FR1 |
| Duplex modes | FDD, TDD |
| Number of carriers | 1 |
| System bandwidths (FR1) | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz |
| Numerology (subcarrier spacing) | 15 kHz, 30 kHz |
| Downlink test models | TM1.1, TM1.2, TM2.0, TM2.0a, TM2.0b, TM3.1, TM3.1a, TM3.1b, TM3.2, TM3.3 |
| Downlink carrier types | SSB, PDSCH, PDCCH, CSI-RS |
| Uplink carrier types | PUCCH, PUSCH, SRS |
| Result statistics | Channel power, EVM (RMS / peak), frequency error, symbol clock deviation, IQ offset, time offset, sync correlation, sync source, magnitude error, phase error, IQ gain imbalance, IQ quad error, IQ timing skew, cell ID |
| Per-time-slot statistics | EVM, RE power, modulation type, RB number, SINR (per channel or per UE) |
| MIMO outputs | Port number, EVM, power, TAE, frequency error, phase error, symbol clock deviation |
| Operating mode | Dedicated 5G NR measurement mode on the chassis |
When You Need This Option
The option fits the following measurement workflows:
- 5G NR FR1 base-station development — Per-resource-block EVM and channel-power characterization on gNB downlink signals across sub-6 GHz bands.
- 5G NR FR1 UE characterization — Uplink PUCCH and PUSCH demodulation, including SRS signal analysis, on 5G UE development boards and reference designs.
- Wideband 5G NR carrier capture — 100 MHz system bandwidth capture for the widest single-carrier FR1 configurations, including n78 (3.3 to 3.8 GHz) and n79 (4.4 to 5.0 GHz) bands used in commercial 5G FR1 deployments.
- FR2 mmWave bands using a higher-frequency chassis — When paired with UTS7026A, UTS7032A, or UTS7040A chassis variants, the option covers FR2 mmWave band frequencies (n258, n257, n261, etc., per chassis maximum frequency). The 13.6 GHz UTS7013A covers FR1 only.
Compatibility
The option installs as a software license on any UTS7000A series chassis. Compatibility:
| Chassis variant | Option install |
|---|---|
| UTS7000A — Wide-Band Configuration (40 MHz baseline) | |
| UTS7013A — 2 Hz to 13.6 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7026A — 2 Hz to 26.5 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7032A — 2 Hz to 32 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7040A — 2 Hz to 40 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7000A–NB — Narrow-Band Configuration (20 MHz fixed) | |
| UTS7013A–NB — 2 Hz to 13.6 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7026A–NB — 2 Hz to 26.5 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7032A–NB — 2 Hz to 32 GHz | Supported |
| UTS7040A–NB — 2 Hz to 40 GHz | Supported |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the option support 5G NR FR2 mmWave bands?
The option's signal-processing supports FR1 demodulation. Whether mmWave (FR2) bands can be measured depends on the chassis's maximum frequency — the UTS7026A (26.5 GHz), UTS7032A (32 GHz), and UTS7040A (40 GHz) cover the commercially deployed sub-30 GHz FR2 bands; the UTS7013A (13.6 GHz) covers FR1 only.
Does this option include LTE demodulation?
No. The license covers 5G NR demodulation per 3GPP. For LTE demodulation, the UTS7000A-FDD-LTE and UTS7000A-TDD-LTE options provide the equivalent measurement modes for FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE respectively. The three options (NR, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE) are independently licensed.
How is the license installed?
The license is purchased against the chassis serial number, registered on the UNI-T website to obtain the license file, and installed via the chassis Option Install menu using a USB storage device. Refer to the chassis User Manual for the full step-by-step procedure.
Is the license permanent, or does it require renewal?
The license is permanent — a one-time purchase that remains active for the life of the instrument. There are no subscription fees, no annual renewals, and no expiration date.
Can the option be installed on a UTS7000A–NB narrow-band chassis?
Yes. Measurement function options install on all UTS7000A chassis variants including the narrow-band (–NB) configurations. The option installs and operates independently of the chassis bandwidth configuration.
