Aracion, a globally accredited test lab with a presence in the UK, India, UAE, Singapore, China, and the U.S., has announced a strategic partnership with Keysight Technologies to enhance its 5G testing capabilities. This collaboration enables Aracion to deploy CATR FR1 Over-The-Air (OTA) testing, further strengthening its comprehensive conformance and regulatory testing services. The advanced OTA solution will be showcased at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, Hall 5, Stand 5G16.
Through this partnership, Aracion will leverage Keysight’s state-of-the-art 5G OTA chambers to streamline the market entry of FR1 products. Notably, Aracion has become the first independent laboratory in Asia to implement an OTA CATR system capable of testing massive-MIMO (mMIMO) FR1 base stations. These tests cover Transmitter, Receiver, and other performance parameters in radiated mode, following 3GPP standards. Additionally, the flexible chamber configuration allows testing of NTN customer terminals and satellite antennas, catering to the commercial, defense, and educational sectors.
The advanced chamber, engineered with Aracion-designed shielding, integrates a Keysight CATR system along with sophisticated measurement software, ensuring exceptional precision, speed, and repeatability in testing and calibration.
Why This Matters
This milestone significantly enhances India’s testing infrastructure, equipping local industries with world-class facilities to validate emerging technologies domestically.
Aracion remains dedicated to innovation in RF, EMC, and Antenna Measurement Solutions, ensuring its clients stay ahead of technological advancements. Beyond testing services, the company specializes in turnkey lab setups, high-performance EMC and RF chamber manufacturing, and comprehensive compliance testing across industries such as telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and defense.
With internationally accredited test facilities, Aracion provides a complete suite of EMI/EMC, RF, wireless, and antenna testing solutions, supporting businesses in achieving global regulatory compliance. Moreover, the company designs and manufactures custom EMC and RF chambers, enabling organizations to develop cutting-edge testing environments tailored to their specific needs. From concept to commissioning, Aracion delivers turnkey lab solutions, ensuring fully integrated, ready-to-use testing infrastructures.
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By offering advanced testing, chamber manufacturing, and end-to-end lab setups, Aracion empowers businesses to accelerate product development, improve market readiness, and drive innovation in wireless, IoT, and next-generation communication technologies. The company is not just testing for the future—it is building the future.
Stay tuned for more updates as Aracion continues to drive excellence and spearhead groundbreaking advancements in the testing industry.
Chandan Prashar, CEO of Aracion, stated, “Partnering with Keysight aligns with our vision to deliver cutting-edge testing solutions for the growing 5G ecosystem. As 5G technology evolves, Aracion remains committed to providing manufacturers with world-class test services to help them meet global standards. This partnership strengthens our position as a trusted leader in the testing industry.”
Aracion will utilize Keysight’s CATR and measurement toolset to certify and validate 5G ORUs and gNodeBs operating in the FR1 (sub-6 GHz) spectrum. With the growing adoption of this frequency range in macro and mMIMO radios, there was a pressing need for an FR1 OTA test-as-a-service lab in India. Aracion is well-positioned to fulfill this demand, offering precise and reliable testing across critical spectrum bands.
Edward Bullard, Chairman of Aracion, remarked, “Our partnership with Keysight equips us with the most advanced tools in the industry, enabling us to deliver comprehensive RF testing solutions across a broad range of devices. This collaboration strengthens Aracion’s leadership in the global 5G testing landscape and enhances our ability to provide unparalleled service to our clients.”
Cao Peng, Vice President and General Manager for Keysight’s Wireless Test Group, stated: “Supporting Aracion in its mission to deliver state-of-the-art testing solutions to expand the 5G RAN market aligns with our commitment to advancing the 5G ecosystem. Our proven CATR technology for OTA testing solutions offers comprehensive coverage of the 3GPP-defined test cases, helping industry leaders like Aracion accelerate its 5G advancements.”
“By investing in Keysight’s 5G CATR system, Aracion’s NABL and A2LA accredited lab is now equipped to provide top-tier testing services for 5G ORU and gNB in accordance with 3GPP specifications. This investment also supports essential test cases as per TEC MTCTE requirements, thereby contributing to the expanding 5G ecosystem in India. This aligns with the Government of India’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ initiative, which underscores the necessity for such regulatory approvals,” said Sudhir Singh, Country Sales Manager, Keysight India.
Keysight’s advanced platforms have enabled Aracion to expand beyond 5G conformance testing, reinforcing its position as a premier provider of RF testing services. By combining Aracion’s technical expertise with Keysight’s innovative solutions, manufacturers benefit from reliable and accurate testing services that meet the highest international standards.