EXFO FTBx-88260 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer Owner’s Manual

SPEC SHEET
5GPro Spectrum Analyzer
RF SPECTRUM ANALYZER

FTBx-88260 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer

■ Simple to use, accurate, built specifically for field techs.
EXFO’s portable RF spectrum analyzer provides visibility into 4G LTE and 5G RF environments with the industry’s only modular RF testing solution.

KEY FEATURES

FR1 (450 MHz – 6 GHz)
FR2 (24.25 GHz – 40 GHz)
Real-time spectrum and signal analysis bandwidth up to 100 MHz
5G NR signal and beam analysis
LTE signal analysis
RF channel power measurements
Multi-PCI analysis (up to 12 PCI)
Audible tone for RF interference hunting
5G secondary synchronization block (SSB) blind scanner (frequency, GSCN, ARFCN, 3GPP bands)
Gated sweep and patent-pending TDD sync
OTDR, RF over CPRI, CPRI/eCPRI, timing and synchronization, Ethernet up to 100G

RF MODULES AND PLATFORM

The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer provides visibility into 4G LTE and 5G RF environments through an easy-to-use, compact and portable solution. Ready to adapt as your network transforms, this flexible, modular and field-upgradeable solution lets field  technicians analyze FR1 (450 MHz – 6 GHz) or FR2 (24.25 GHz – 40 GHz) bands with the same device.
FTBx-88260 MODULE INCLUDING FR1 AND FR2

APPLICATIONS

Real-time spectrum analysis
The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer is a real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA) that provides continuous acquisition of RF signals with 100 MHz of analysis bandwidth. Quick characterization of wireless signals and detection of intermittent interference is now possible through the combination of RTSA persistence and spectrogram views.
Snap‑to‑Peak, the new patent-pending feature is an innovation in RF testing. By using the touchscreen, field technicians can identify interferers through a movable window which allows them to search for the highest amplitude interferer and attach a marker.
The audible-tone feature allows for customizable thresholds to help pinpoint interferers and external PIM. This feature can be used to operate the instrument hands-free when the user is busy holding a directional antenna.

5G SSB blind scanner
The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer provides an automated 5G blind scanner within the 5GNR signal analyzer application. This scanner allows the user to scan for 5G frequencies, GSCN values and PCIs without any manual configuration. Scanning can be done for bands, current span or a specific customizable frequency range.

5GNR signal analyzer
A 5GNR signal analyzer supports the demodulation of 5GNR signals validating over-the-air (OTA) performance of cell sites and ensures smooth communication with user equipment.
Analyzing up to 64 beams and displaying the 12  strongest beams with the corresponding power measurements, the 5GNR signal analyzer provides several beamforming metrics.

• Physical Cell ID (PCI), Beam ID and SSB periodicity.
• Auto-detection of subcarrier spacing (SCS).
• Secondary synchronization – reference signal received power (SS-RSRP): linear average received power of each secondary synchronization signal (SSS) resource element.
• Secondary synchronization – reference signal received quality (SS‑RSRQ): ratio of SSS power over the total power of a given number of resource blocks.
• Secondary synchronization – signal to interference and noise ratio (SS-SINR): ratio of SSS over all noise sources, including interferers.
• Multi-PCI – filter by strongest and specific PCIs (up to 12 PCIs)

Spectrum analysis (TDD gated sweep)
Time division duplexing (TDD) is a transmission technique whereby uplink and downlink signals are transmitted on the same frequency using synchronized timed intervals. Both spectrum analysis and interference analysis for TDD require the use of a  measurement technique called gated sweep. This technique facilitates the visualization of uplink or downlink spectrum by displaying that data within a specified range of timeslots.
This technique allows the visualization of the symbol and slots in a frame, within a power vs. time graph, and the selection of uplink or downlink timeframes to further facilitate the visualization of uplink or downlink spectrum. EXFO’s patentpending TDD Sync, synchronizes with the 5G or LTE frame and prevents from the use of external GNSS references to avoid synchronization errors between the gating and the frame.

LTE analysis
LTE analyzer supports the demodulation of 4G/LTE signals validating OTA performance of cell sites and providing key metrics including:

• Sector and group ID
• Physical cell ID (PCI)
• Duplexing mode (FDD or TDD)
• RSRP (dBm)
• RSRQ (dB)
• RSSI (dBm)
• Multi-PCI – filter by strongest and specific PCIs

OTA RF measurements
Absolute time error (TE)
Absolute time error (TE) measurements can be made with the 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer by demodulating the radio signal and locating the position of the primary sync sequence (PSS) within the SSB. The absolute time position of the PSS is determined using EXFO’s existing SYNC module that can be inserted into EXFO’s FTBx-88260 module. By doing so, it is possible to determine the absolute TE of the base station.
The GNSS receiver used for OTA TE measurements supports 5 GNSS constellations providing worldwide coverage:

• GPS (USA)
• Galileo (Europe)
• GLONASS (Russia)
• BeiDou (China)
• QZSS (Japan)

TA‑SYNC‑PREMIUM
Integrate new best-in-class, very high accuracy GNSS receiver
±5 ns accuracy in under 20 minutes
90% quicker than any other tester in the industry
Stratum 3E oven-controlled oscillator (OCXO) for holdover

OTA TE measurements can be performed on FR1 or FR2 bands using the TA-FR1 and TA-FR2 modules, respectively.
The measurement results are presented in a tabular format, with data displayed for each PCI/Beam ID along with SS-RSRP, SS‑RSRQ, and SS‑SINR values.Additionally, statistical information is provided for minimum, maximum, and absolute TE values, all in nanoseconds (ns) and in a graphical format, showing its evolution over time.

Channel power
The Spectrum Analyzer efficiently gives a clear view on the spectrum and measures the channel power on a specified integration bandwidth range.
To perform channel power measurements, the root mean square (RMS trace detector) is used to average the power level for accurate readings. The Spectrum Analyzer simplifies channel power measurements for technicians on cell sites.

SPECIFICATIONS

RF AND GENERAL

| TA‑FR1| TA‑FR2
Frequency range| 450 MHz to 6 GHz| 24.25 GHz to 40 GHz
Analysis bandwidth (MHz)| 100| 100
RF max safe level input| 30 dBm peak typical,
±50 VDC (≥ 10 dB attenuation)| 20 dBm peak typical,
±50 VDC (≥ 10 dB attenuation)
Preamplifier| Yes| Yes
Attenuator (auto/manual)| 0 to 30 dB, 10 dB steps| 0 to 30 dB, 10 dB steps
Connector| RF IN SMA female connector| RF IN 2.92 mm (K) male connector
Platform| Interfaces:
RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFi connectivity
USB 2.0 ports (2)
USB 3.0 port (1)
MicroSD card slot
3.5 mm headset/microphone port
Battery autonomy| Dual carrier (FTB-1v2 Pro)
High-power dual carrier
(FTB-1v2 Pro)| > 2h

4h
Certification| MIL-PRF-28800F – Class 2 (shock, vibration and drop)
Mainframe and storage| Quad‑core processor / 4 GB RAM / Windows 10 with 128 GB internal flash memory
MicroSD slot for external storage
Screen| Touchscreen, color, 1280 × 800 TFT 203 mm (8 in)
Temperature|  Operating
Storage| 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Size (H × W × D)| Double-depth module back / Dual carrierHigh-power dual carrier| 210 mm × 254 mm × 96 mm (8 ¼ in × 10 in × 3 7/8 in)
210 mm × 254 mm × 122 mm (8 ¼ in × 10 in × 4 ¾ in)
Weight| Dual carrier
High-power dual carrier| 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)
3.7 kg (8.2 lb)
SPECTRUM ANALYZER

| TA‑FR1| TA‑FR2
Traces| Max, Sample, Max Hold, Min Hold
Displays all traces at the same time
Frequency| 450 MHz to 6 GHz| 24.25 GHz to 40 GHz
Frequency reference (accuracy)| ±0.35 ppm (including aging for 2.5 years)
Markers| Display 12 markers
Apply on Max, Sample, Max Hold, Min Hold traces
Go to Peak, Snap to Peak (patent-pending)
Audible tone| Audible tone linked to each marker for interference hunting
(configurable level-limit lines)
Persistence spectrogram| Apply on Max, Sample, Max Hold, Min Hold traces
30 seconds, amplitude scale user selectable, 2D and 3D
RBW/VBW| 58 Hz to 120 kHz / 1:1, 3:1, 10:1, 30:1, 100:1
Gated sweep| Zero span and gate configuration to visualize TDD signals
Patent-pending synchronization with 5GNR and LTE frames
SSB scanner to scan, detect and sync onto 5G signals
Spectral purity| Offset
10 KHz
100 KHz
1 MHz
10 MHz| SSB phase noise at 1 GHz
–98 dBc/Hz
–105 dBc/Hz
–125 dBc/Hz
–137 dBc/Hz| Offset
10 KHz
100 KHz
1 MHz
10 MHz| SSB phase noise at 25 GHz
–85 dBc/Hz
–93 dBc/Hz
–104 dBc/Hz
–127 dBc/Hz
Spurs (typical values)| Residuals < –100 dBm (50 ohms termination,
0 dB attenuation, preamp off) a| Contact factory for more details
Third-order intercept (TOI)
(typical values)| 450 MHz to 3 GHz: 10.1 dBm
3 GHz to 6 GHz: 7.2 dBm| 24.5 GHz to 30 GHz: 13.82 dBm
30.5 GHz to 39.5 GHz: 14.44 dBm
Amplitude ranges (1 GHz)| DR: 2/3 (TOI-DANL at 1 Hz RBW): > 104 dB
Measurement range: DANL to 30 dBm| DR: 2/3 (TOI-DANL at 1 Hz RBW): > 105 dB
Measurement range: DANL to 20 dBm
Displayed average noise level
(DANL typical values)|  1 GHz
2-3 GHz
4-6 GHz| Preamp ON
–167 dBm/Hz
–167 dBm/Hz
–166 dBm/Hz
Preamp OFF
–151 dBm/Hz
–149 dBm/Hz
–151 dBm/Hz| 24.5-36.5 GHz
37-40 GHz| Preamp ON
–160 dBm
–161 dBm
Preamp OFF
–142 dBm
–143 dBm
Input VSWR| 1.3:1 (nominal)| 2.3:1 (nominal)
Channel power (typical amplitude uncertainty) (dBm)| 2| 2
REAL‑TIME SPECTRUM ANALYZER (RTSA)

RTSA bandwidth (MHz)| 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, 100
Traces| Persistent real-time spectrum with variable decay (0-10 seconds) and infinite decay Max, Sample, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold
Displays all traces at the same time
Markers| Display 12 markers
Apply on Max, Sample, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold traces
Go to Peak, Snap to Peak
Audible tone| Audible tone linked to each marker for interference hunting
(configurable level limit lines)
Persistence spectrogram| Apply on Max, Sample, Average, Max Hold, Min Hold traces
30 seconds, amplitude scale user selectable, 2D and 3D
POI (probability of intercept)| 50 μs (100 MHz bandwidth)
FFT rate (FFT/s)| 60 000

a. Three exceptions:
Spur at 2Fc-4315.53 for central frequency (FC) in (4265.53-4365.53) with a level of –94 dBm
Spur at 2Fc-1975.53 for FC in (1925.53-2025.53) with a level of –100 dBm
Spur at 2Fc-2458.48 for FC in (2458.48-2491.53) with a level of –100 dBm

5G SIGNAL ANALYZER

Frequency range| 450 MHz to 6 GHz (FR1) and 24.25 GHz to 40 GHz (FR2)
Analysis bandwidth (MHz)| Up to 100
Band configuration| Manual or selectable band number, absolute radio frequency channel number (ARFCN), auto subcarrier spacing (SCS)
Multi-beam view| Physical‑layer cell ID, beam index, SCS, SSB periodicity (auto‑detected), SS‑RSRP (dBm), SS‑RSRQ (dB), SS‑SINR (dB)
SSB blind scanner| Scan and detect 5G NR signals by searching through GSCN and ARFCN.
Predefined search in SPAN, frequency range and 3GPP band.
Amplitude| Auto range, reference level offset, attenuation level (auto/manual), preamp
Multi-PCI| Filter by strongest and specific PCI (display up to 12 PCI)
LTE SIGNAL ANALYZER

Frequency range| 450 MHz to 6 GHz (FR1)
Analysis bandwidth (MHz)| Auto, 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20
Band configuration| Manual or selectable band number, absolute radio frequency channel number (ARFCN)
Cell view| Physical cell ID (PCI), SectorID, GroupID, duplexing, RSRP (dBm), RSRQ (dB), RSSI (dBm)
Amplitude| Auto range, reference level offset, attenuation level (auto/manual), preamp
Multi-PCI| Filter by strongest and specific PCI (display up to 8 PCI)

DISCOVER THE FTB 5GPRO:
NOW WITH RF SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
The fully featured FTB 5GPro now also includes RF spectrum analysis, making it the ultimate all-in-one solution for validating coexisting 4G and 5G networks.
Leveraging the powerful and intelligent FTB‑1 Pro handheld test platform, the FTB 5GPro is a complete and future-proof solution that removes any guess work from test set-up, execution and analysis.
The FTB 5GPro is designed to boost the efficiency of field tests inview of delivering high-quality 5G and 4G/LTE networks, on time.It achieves this by:

• Following standardized, field-proven test procedures.
• Enabling technicians of any skill level to instantly interpret results and accelerate outcomes.
• Addressing any potential issues when installing, activating and maintaining mobile networks.

RF SPECTRUM ANALYSIS ON THE FTB 5GPRO
With the addition of real-time RF spectrum analysis with OTA measurements, EXFO’s modular FTB 5GPro becomes the industry’s only complete, fully integrated solution for 5G RAN validation:
Ethernet testing up to 100G, timing and synchronization, eCPRI and CPRI protocol testing, intelligent RF spectrum analysis over CPRI (iORF) and optical transceiver validation (iOptics).
Portable tool
With the FTB 5GPro, field technicians no longer need to carry 3 or 4 heavy test sets.

FLEXIBLE DESIGN READY FOR NOW AND FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

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