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 Meritech’s
5G Solution
Efficient Testing and Analysis
products delivered for your 5G
Needs.

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 Sigma-LA
• Sigma-LA is a robust drive
test solution that not only
captures network log data
but can replay and recreate
whole scenario.
• Huge collection of built in
KPIs for easy Monitoring and
Analysis of the Network.
• Supports advanced network
technology like 5G,
LTE,WCDMA, VoLTE, Carrier
Aggregation and Massive
MIMO analysis.

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 Sigma-LA features for 5GNR
• Simultaneous logging
from Snapdragon
855/865 + X50/X55 &
765
• Support for 3GPP R16
• Simultaneous views for
LTE/NR
• Call Control feature
• Scanner Support
• In-building Analysis
• Support for multiple
devices

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 Sigma-LA 5G KPIs
NR
∟ NR Info
∟ Undecided
∟ PCell
∟ NR PCell DL Frequency
∟ NR PCell DL NR-ARFCN
∟ NR PCell DL Bandwidth
∟ NR PCell DL Pathloss
∟ NR PCell PCI
∟ NR PCell SSB Periodicity
∟ NR PCell SSB Index
∟ NR PCell SCS (KHz)
∟ NR PCell RSSI
∟ NR PCell SS-RSRP
∟ NR PCell SS-RSRQ
∟ NR PCell SS-SINR
∟ NR PCell DMRS-SINR
∟ NR SRS
∟ NR PCell SRS Tx Power
∟ NR PCell SRS Pwr Ctl Adj
∟ NR L1 PUCCH
∟ NR PCell PUCCH Tx Power
∟ NR PCell PUCCH Pwr Ctl Adj
∟ NR PCell PUCCH TPC Command
∟ NR L1 PUSCH
∟ NR PCell PUSCH Tx Power
∟ NR PCell PUSCH Pwr Ctl Adj
∟ NR PCell PUSCH TPC Command
∟ NR UL RB
∟ NR UL MCS
∟ NR L1 PDSCH
∟ NR PCell DL RB
∟ NR PCell DL MCS
∟ NR PCell PDSCH BLER [%]
∟ Throughput [Mbps]
∟ NR PCell PUSCH Tput
∟ NR PCell PDSCH Tput

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 Sigma-PA
• Sigma-PA is a Windows based
application that processes and
analyzes network log data
acquired by Sigma-LA, Sigma-
ML, QXDM and other drive test
tools and network logging
tools.
• It facilitates troubleshooting
with powerful analysis
capabilities, and streamlines the
post- measurement reporting in
a convenient KPI reporting
module.
• Sigma-PA boasts of rich variety
of KPIs related to 5G, LTE-A, LTE,
WCDMA and GSM/GPRS.

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 Sigma-PA features for 5GNR
• Support for 5GNR,LTE
• Enhanced Graphs
• Support for 3GPP R16
• Various views for easy
analysis of 5GNR and LTE
simultaneously
• Scanner Data Analysis
• In-building Analysis
• Support for various file
types (QMDL,DLF,CSV
etc.)

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 Sigma-PA 5G KPIs
NR L1 Measurement Info
∟ Primary Cell Measurement Info
∟ Primary Serving DL Frequenecy (MHz)
Primary Serving DL NR-ARFCN
Primary Serving DL Bandwidth
Primary Serving PCI
Primary Serving SSB Periodicity Serving Cell
Primary Serving SSB Index
Primary Serving SCS (KHz)
Primary Serving RSSI (dBm)
Primary Serving SS-RSRP (dBm)
Primary Serving SS-RSRQ (dB)
Primary Serving SS-SINR (dB)
Primary Serving DMRS-SINR (dB)
NR L1 Random Access
∟ Random Access Request (MSG1)
∟ RACH Reason
∟ SCS
∟ PRACH Config
∟ Preamble Format
∟ Random Access Response (MSG2)
∟ SSB ID
∟ CSI RS ID
∟ RACH Result
NR L1 PUCCH
∟ Primary PUCCH Info
∟ Primary PUCCH TPC Command
NR L1 PUSCH
∟ Primary PUSCH Info
∟ Primary PUSCH TPC Command
∟ Primary UL MCS (Avg)
NR L1 PDSCH
∟ Primary PDSCH Info
∟ Primary PDSCH BLER (%)
∟ Primary DL MCS (Avg)
∟ Primary DL MCS TB1 (Avg)
∟ Primary DL MCS TB2 (Avg)
∟ Primary PDSCH Throughput (Mbps)
∟ Primary PDSCH Throughput (CRC Pass Only) (Mbps)

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 Key Benefits
• 3GPP Rel. 16 compatible
• Supports the latest 5G Smart Phones
Samsung S20/S20+/S20 Ultra 5G, OnePlus 8
Pro/ 8 / 7T/ 7 Pro 5G, MTP with Qualcomm
Chipsets
• Multiple PCI Lock for SCFT Testing
• Incident (AI/ML) Feature for Problem
detection on the fly
• Multiple Plots on Maps for NSA/SA mode

• Support for NSA & SA • Full Duplex Mute Call Analysis

• Support for DSS • Easy first layer of Analysis with over 500+
KPIs written almost real time
• PCTEL / R&S / Anritsu Scanner support
• 5GNR Analysis function
• NR-ARFCN / PCI / SSB Index Analysis
• 5GNR Incident detection function
• 5GNR automatic report creation
• 5GNR summary report creation

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 Sigma-ML
• Sigma-ML is a compact, lightweight
wireless network measurement
application that operates on a
smartphone.
• Dedicated large hardware or computer
is not required for data collection.
• Sigma-ML can discover the problem of
wireless network in essential field
testing in order to analyze the cause,
and can perform and measure by
using wireless monitor using
smartphone.
• It greatly improves the work efficiency.

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 Sigma-ML features for 5G (Release E/Aug ‘19)
• Simultaneous logging
from Snapdragon
855/865 + X50/X55 &
765
• Support for 3GPP R16
• Simultaneous views for
LTE/NR
• Call Control feature
• Scanner Support
• In-building Analysis

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 Use Cases
Explanation of Products used in
different scenarios

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 SCFT Automation Tests
Using Sigma-ML

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 Measurement cycle
Fixed band, frequency, PCI
1.
Fixing Wireless
Frequencies Voice call, data,
Setting
processing
emergency call
7.
Remove all
Continuous
Wireless 2. Measurement measurement
Settings to execution
restore to
default
One cycle (one cell)
Measurement time
shortens to 3-5
6.
minutes per cell 3. Measurement
result
Measuremen ※ Depends on the measurement
display
t result items
For each
Log output measurement
item

• Test result log

• Wireless data log every
second
• Output in CSV format 5. 4. Measurement
result display
Measurement
stop Every scenario
Measurement Types
Voice Call Origination and Termination
The call is established and the designated time call continues.
There must be no silence longer than the specified time (seconds) in the call.

Single Unit Mode

The call is established and the designated time call continues.

FTP/HTTP Download
Downloading of xMB files is completed within the specified time.

FTP/HTTP Upload
The uploading of the xMB file is completed within the specified time.

Emergency call
The call is established and for the designated time call continues.
Check with AI engine* if the guidance voice recorded matches with the existing voice
Sample.
※ Meritech‘s proprietary voice comparison engine is used and the success or failure is judged with the guidance content.
 Lab Automation Testing Using
Sigma-Enterprise

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 Sigma-Enterprise (Sigen5) Architecture
(for Lab Environments)
Sigen5
Server
+
Log files
Client

KPI based
Reports
Generation

Database

(Upload Only
Required
Parameters for
Cluster Reports)
(Upload Full Logs
for detailed
Analysis)

(Full Log) Lab Lab

Network Network
 Sigen5 (Lab verification) Workflow
Sigen5
8. Email
1. Set required parameters and Server Reports
Cluster Configuration from
Centra-SD
+

2. Download
Configuration for
Test Scenarios

3. Automatic Test 4. Verify Network

with Conditions while 5. Generate Logs for
Loaded Configuration based on Thresholds Verification
during Test
Insta Reports (5 mins quick reporting)
Tabular Reports

Graphical Comparisons Drive Route Plotting

POLQA Reports

Rx Level sub (dBm) MOS POLQA Rx Qual sub

BCCH C/I (db)

Carrier Aggregation Reports
RSRP/RSRQ (P&S
EARFCN (P&S Cell) SINR (P&S Cell)
Cell)

PDSCH (P&S Cell) MCS (P&S Cell)

 Network Optimization Testing
Using
Sigma-Enterprise

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 Sigma-Enterprise (Sigen5) Architecture
(for Optimization)

Centra-SD
Server

Client

Log files

(Incident)

Download from Centra Database

USB and Auto-import to PA

for data file LTE

transfer

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(Incident)
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(Incident)

(Full Log) Office Mobile

Network Network
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