Date: 04/02/2010

Aeroflex adds multiple handset emulation capability to its DC-HSDPA Test Mobile

Aeroflex has launched a multiple handset emulation capability for its TM500 DC-HSDPA Test Mobile, which supports multiple UE (user equipment, or handset) emulation in conjunction with measurements for the 3GPP W-CDMA Release 8 DC-HSDPA (Dual Cell High-Speed Download Packet Access) standard.

The TM500 DC-HSDPA Multi-UE Test Mobile enables 3G-infrastructure equipment to perform load testing. With the TM500, the performance of the DC-HSDPA base stations can be tested, speeding up the development of infrastructure equipment and its deployment in networks.

The Multi-UE DC-HSDPA model is a new member of TM500 family, which includes support for 3G and 4G standards from HSDPA through HSUPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA to LTE. The TM500 Test Mobile offers all the capabilities of a mobile handset or set of mobile handsets, with advanced test functionality for comprehensive 3GPP verification, validation, and optimization.

DC-HSDPA delivers a peak data rate of 42 Mbps without the need for MIMO (multiple input/multiple output). DC-HSDPA offers improved network efficiency and load balancing through better resource allocation and frequency selectivity. DC-HSPDA also delivers improved Quality of Service (QoS) in poor environments where MIMO is not necessarily an option.

"The Aeroflex TM500 family is continually evolving to track the standards roadmap that wireless network operators are following," said Tim Beard, WCDMA product manager at Aeroflex Test Solutions. "We expect the new DC-HSDPA standard to be widely adopted by operators who are looking for ways to improve the performance and extend the life of their existing networks at minimal cost. The TM500 is the first test mobile to support multi-UE capability for the DC-HSDPA feature."

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