HCLTech launches 5G test lab in Chennai

HCLTech said Wednesday that it has launched a state-of-the-art test lab in Chennai to enable global telecom infrastructure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to test and validate 5G solutions.

The facility is equipped with high-end scanners that enable global OEMs to test large cellular base stations as well as small form factor antennas used in mobile phones, smart gadgets, health monitoring systems and remote surveillance systems.

“We have a team of highly experienced and skilled engineers to test and verify cellular and non-cellular products with great precision,” said Vijay Guntur, president, engineering and R&D services, HCLTech.

Currently equipped to test and validate 5G telecom antennas for frequency bands up to 7 GHz, the lab is scalable to test millimeter-wave frequency 5G infrastructure to help OEMs and telecom service providers quickly and accurately measure critical parameters.

“These parameters help telecom infrastructure OEMs accelerate time to market, optimize cellular network and deliver seamless connectivity on voice and data,” added Guntur.