What is S8706A Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset?
S8706A Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset provides comprehensive access to protocol carrier
acceptance test plans mandated by the world’s major 5G mobile operators. The toolset flexibly addresses
a wide range of test scenarios in sub-6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave (FR2) frequencies, for both non-
standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode.
Signaling testing:
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Supplemental protocol test cases
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Error scenarios and negative testing
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Inter-RAT testing
Performance testing:
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Data throughput
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Power consumption
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Quality testing (voice/video)
Application testing:
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Voice/video and IMS test cases
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WiFi integration
In this document we will describe the graphical user interface and functionality provided by S8706A
Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset in more detail. We will also describe the hardware platform on which
S8706A Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset is run.
Who benefits from using S8706A Protocol Carrier Acceptance Toolset?
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MNOs to verify that devices comply with their device test requirements
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Device manufacturers to ensure their devices are accepted by the major mobile network operators
before launch to the market
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Chipset manufacturers to ensure that their chipsets perform according to the major mobile network
operators’ specifications
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Test houses and test labs that run tests to independently verify that devices are compliant with the
MNO requirements.