The Pico5G Pro
A high-performance 5G platform with next-generation 100 MHz SDR cards and MIMO 4×4. Built for demanding 5G SA/NSA scenarios, multi-sector LTE, and carrier aggregation with up to 4 Gbps downlink.
The Pico5G Pro, like with all Pico5G Series Products, is driven by a carrier-grade software suite, is 3GPP release 19 compliance, and 3GPP compliant eNB/gNB and EPC/5GC, facilitates functional and performance testing. The Pico5G Plus’s compact and portable design features a built-in monitor and keyboard, allowing you run tests on realistic field conditions from virtually anywhere.
Capabilities
4G and 5G Support
The Pico5G Pro supports LTE, LTE-M, 5G SA, 5G non-SA, and 5G Reduced Capacity ((e)RedCap). Connects to CAT-M1 devices.
NB-IoT Support
The Pico5G Pro supports standalone, in-band and guard-band NB-IoT to connect NB1 and NB2 devices.
NTN Support
The Pico5G Pro supports NR-NTN and NB-IoT-NTN, including regenerative and transparent modes of operation. It works across all orbit types and comes with an integrated NTN channel simulator and constellation tool.
VoLTE VoNR VoWiFi
The Pico5G Pro’s 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.
Up to 1000 UEs
The Pico5G Pro is powered by a macro base station software, so it can handle up to 1000 concurrent active UEs.
4 Gbps - 2 Gbps
The Pico5G Pro can deliver up 4 Gbps in downlink and 2 Gbps in uplink.
Carrier Aggregation
The Pico5G Pro can aggregate multiple TDD and FDD LTE and NR FR1 cells for high throughput testing.
Features
Easy Configuration
Offers easy configuration thanks to JSON files with example configurations and a modern GUI with preloaded customizable scenarios and cases.
End-to-End and Feature Testing
Runs on standard Linux in user space mode allowing easy integration with IP services. Test features to override the nominal protocol behavior in order to simulate error cases.
Automatic Test Setup and Scripting
Offers WebSocket API allowing the sending of remote commands to ease test automation. Preconfigured, customizable test cases and scenarios get you started faster.
Logging and Measuring
Provides selective logging and display of all 3GPP LTE and NR stacks as well as useful graphs and analytic tools.
Channel Simulation
Simulates different DL channel types as per 3GPP models specified in 36.101 and 38.141 specifications. Simulation of NTN channels (delay and doppler) for GEO, MEO and LEO constellations.
High Performance and 3GPP Features
Supports multiple UEs and cells and high data rates in LTE and NR. Has early access to 3GPP features for rapid validation of features under development.
Frequency Agnostic
Supports a wide range of FDD and TDD frequency bands even nonstandard ones allowing to test in Sub-6GHz and mmWave.
Integrated Monitor and Keyboard
Equipped with a built-in monitor and keyboard directly in the chassis, allowing for full mobility.
Possible RAN Configurations
Constraints:
The Pico5G Pro integrates two SDR Cards, with each SDR capable of supporting two independent SISO or 2×2 MIMO 100 MHz channel or one 4×4 MIMO channel. This provides users with the following combinations:
- Two 100 MHz 4×4 channels
- One 100 MHz 4×4 channel combined with two 100 MHz 2×2/SISO channels
- Four 100 MHz 2×2/SISO channels
Each channel can support multiple contiguous cells, provided that the total bandwidth and MIMO layers of the channel are not exceeded.
The limitations imposed by the software license restricts the total bandwidth of cells multiplied by the number of MIMO layers to 800 MHz. Only one cell 5G FR2 100MHz 2×2 cell is allowed.
Example:
| 4G LTE | 4 cells 20 MHz 2x2 |
| 2 cells 20 MHz 4x4 | |
| 5G NR SA Mode | 4 FR1 cells 100 MHz 2x2 |
| 2 FR1 cells 100 MHz 4x4 | |
| 1 FR1 cell 100 MHz 4x4 + 1 FR2 cell 100 MHz 2x2 | |
| 5G NR NSA Mode | 1 5G NR 100 MHz 4x4 + 1 LTE 20 MHz 4x4 |
| 2 FR1 cells 5G NR 100 MHz 2x2 + 2 cells LTE 20 MHz 2x2 | |
| 1 FR2 cell 5G NR 100 MHz 2x2 + 1 cells LTE 20 MHz 4x4 | |
| NB-IOT | 4 NB-IoT standalone cells |
| 4 LTE cells with an in-band or guard-band NB-IoT cell each | |
| LTE-M | 4 LTE cells with CAT M1 support |
Architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pico5G Pro is a high-performance 5G FR1 network emulator from Nutaq Technologies. It features two PCIe 4x4 SDR cards, each supporting up to 100 MHz bandwidth per channel, enabling 5G SA and NSA testing with native 100 MHz bandwidth and MIMO 4x4. It delivers up to 4 Gbps downlink and includes a built-in monitor and keyboard. An optional FR2 mmWave hardware package is also available.
The Pro uses PCIe 4x4 SDR cards with native 100 MHz bandwidth per channel, compared to the 50 MHz PCIe 2x2 cards in the Plus. This gives the Pro up to 4 Gbps downlink (vs. 600 Mbps), 16-core processing (vs. 8-core), 32 GB RAM (vs. 16 GB), and a higher software license cap of 800 MHz (vs. 120 MHz). The Pro also supports an optional FR2 mmWave package.
Yes, with an optional hardware package. The FR2 package includes a UDC (Up-Down Converter), RF cables, and horn antennas, enabling one FR2 cell at 100 MHz 2x2. Two frequency ranges are available: 24–30 GHz and 37–40 GHz.
The Pico5G Pro supports up to 4 Gbps in the downlink and 2 Gbps in the uplink.
The Pico5G Pro integrates two PCIe 4x4 SDR cards. Each card supports two independent 100 MHz 2x2/SISO channels or one 100 MHz 4x4 channel. The software license caps the total bandwidth multiplied by MIMO layers at 800 MHz. A maximum of one FR2 cell (100 MHz 2x2) is permitted with the optional mmWave package.
The Pico5G Pro supports multiple concurrent cells subject to the 800 MHz license cap. Example configurations include: 4 FR1 cells at 100 MHz 2x2, or 2 FR1 cells at 100 MHz 4x4, or 1 FR1 cell at 100 MHz 4x4 plus 1 FR2 cell at 100 MHz 2x2 (with optional mmWave package).
Yes. The Pico5G Pro supports NR-NTN and NB-IoT-NTN across GEO, MEO, and LEO orbit types, with integrated NTN channel simulation including delay and Doppler effects.
Yes. The Pico5G Pro includes an integrated monitor and keyboard in the chassis, allowing fully portable operation without requiring external peripherals.
The Pico5G Pro supports up to 1,000 concurrent active UEs.
Choose the Pico5G Pro when you need native 100 MHz RF bandwidth, 4x4 MIMO without combining two SDRs, higher throughput (4 Gbps vs. 600 Mbps DL), more processing power (16 cores / 32 GB vs. 8 cores / 16 GB), or mmWave (FR2) capability. The Plus is a better fit when 50 MHz bandwidth and lower cost are sufficient.