QCAT stands for Qualcomm Commercial Analysis Toolkit. It is a software tool that enables the analysis and interpretation of the network signaling messages and data over various protocols, such as 4G and 5G. It is developed and maintained by Qualcomm Technologies, a leading company in wireless technology and innovation. QCAT is used for various purposes, such as:
- Log decoding: QCAT allows the decoding of the network signaling messages and data, such as RRC, NAS, SIP, and SDP, from various sources, such as QXDM, QPST, QMIC, and QDART. It supports various formats, such as QMDL, QMD, ISF, and PCAP.
- Log filtering: QCAT allows the filtering of the network signaling messages and data, based on various criteria, such as message type, protocol, time, and direction. It also allows the creation of custom filters and analyzers, using regular expressions and scripts.
- Log searching: QCAT allows the searching of the network signaling messages and data, using various methods, such as text, hex, or binary. It also allows the use of wildcards, ranges, and operators, to refine the search results.
- Log exporting: QCAT allows the exporting of the network signaling messages and data, to various formats, such as text, csv, xml, html, and pcap. It also allows the exporting of specific fields, messages, or events, to customize the output.
QCAT is a powerful and versatile software tool that enables the development and deployment of 4G and 5G networks and services. It is widely used by network operators, equipment vendors, and application developers. It is also a valuable tool for network engineers, system engineers, and protocol testers.