AMARI Callbox Series

The callbox can act as a 5G standalone mode (SA) or 5G non-standalone mode (NSA) network. 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) and 5G Reduced Capacity (RedCap) are also supported.

Even if it is designed for 5G, this callbox provides with the best of Amarisoft LTE technology.

The callbox supports LTE-M in both FDD and TDD to connect CAT-M1 devices.

The callbox supports standalone, in-band and guard-band NB-IOT to connect NB1 and NB2 devices. It also supports Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) NB-IOT.

Powered by a macro base station software, depending on the callbox model and configuration, it can handle up to 1000 concurrent active UEs.

Depending on the callbox configuration and the UE capabilities, the callbox can deliver up 9 Gbps in downlink and 1 Gbps in uplink.

On a single callbox, intra eNB/gNB handover is supported. Inter eNB/gNB handover is supported using two callboxes.

The callbox can aggregate multiple TDD and FDD LTE, NR FR1 and NR FR2 cells for high throughput testing.

The embedded IMS Server allows VoLTE, VioLTE, VoNR, VioNR, SMS and emergency call testing. The embedded N3IWF allows VoWiFi by connecting an external WiFi access point.

Selective logging and display of all layers of 3GPP LTE and NR stacks as well as useful graphs and analytic tools.

Extensive WebSocket API allowing to send remote commands to eNodeB, ng-eNodeB, gNodeB, EPC and 5GC to ease test automation.

Easy configuration thanks to JSON files with example configurations already included in each software release for eNodeB, ng-eNodeB, gNodeB, EPC and 5GC.

Running on top of standard Linux in user space mode allowing easy integration with IP services.

Simulation of different DL channel types as per 3GPP models specified in 36.101 and 38.141 specifications.

Test features to override the nominal protocol behavior in order to simulate error cases.

Highly optimized software supporting multiple UEs and cells and high data rates in LTE and NR.

Early access to 3GPP features for rapid validation of features under development.

Support of a wide range of FDD and TDD frequency bands even nonstandard ones allowing to test in Sub-6GHz and mmWave. mmWave available on the AMARI Callbox Advanced, Ultimate and Extreme as an option.

A release 17 full software eNodeB gNodeB including layer3, layer 2, layer1 and physical layer. It also includes a channel simulator. It connects to a split 8 or split 7.2 radio front end through an open API via a driver. It supports a standard S1/NG interface to connect a 4G or 5G core network. The eNodeB gNodeB is configurable through hundreds of parameters in a text file in JSON format. It has a WebSocket API for automation, and a command line interface.

A compact release 17 core network with built-in MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, EIR, ePDG, AMF, AUSF, SMF, UPF, UDM and 5G-EIR.

An IMS standalone simple server. It has a built-in P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, HSS.

An LTE multimedia broadcast multicast services gateway with buit-in MCE.

AMARI PCIe SDR 2×2 is a software defined radio (SDR) card using AD9361 2×2 RF transceiver. It supports MIMO 2×2, FDD and TDD operations in any frequency between 500 MHz and 6GHz. It has an integrated GPS for precise time and frequency synchronization. The cards can be easily chained thanks to a provided cable allowing clock and PPS propagation in between the cards. This will facilitate testing of higher MIMO layers and carrier aggregation. The total bandwidth of the card is 56 MHz, and its output power is around 0 dBm depending on the used frequency. The card requires at least gen 2 PCIe slot. This RF is used in AMARI Callbox Mini, AMARI Callbox Classic and AMARI UE Simbox LTE Series products.

AMARI PCIe SDR 100 4×4 is a software defined radio (SDR) card based on AD9361 2×2 RF transceivers. It supports MIMO 4×4, FDD and TDD operations in any frequency between 500 MHz and 6GHz. It has an integrated GPS for accurate time and frequency synchronization. The cards can be easily chained thanks to a provided cable allowing clock and PPS propagation in between the cards. This will facilitate testing of higher MIMO layers and carrier aggregation. The total bandwidth of the card is 100 MHz, and its output power is around 12 dBm depending on the frequency used. The card requires at least gen 3 PCIe slot. This RF is used in AMARI Callbox Advanced, AMARI Callbox Ultimate, AMARI Callbox Extreme, AMARI UE Simbox E Series and AMARI UE Simbox MBS Series products.

The AMARI FR2 HW Package enables mmWave technology on the AMARI Callbox Advanced, Ultimate, and Extreme and AMARI UE Simbox MBS models. It comprises a UDC (Up-Down Converter), RF cables, and horn antennas. The UDC serves to convert the sub6 signal from the AMARI PCIe SDR 100 4×4 Card into mmWave signal, and vice versa.