Date: 09/02/2010

Digital radio test set with LTE signal-fading simulator for mobile handsets

Aeroflex has released a new LTE signal-fading simulator, integrated within the 7100 Series digital radio test set that offers a reliable baseband tool for signal fading profiling of mobile handsets.

Aeroflex 7100 Series test platform provides fading simulation that meets all 3GPP requirements, and high flexibility in allocating cells and fading taps for LTE user equipment (UE) without the need for manual reconfiguration. The fully repeatable test scenarios presented by the 7100 Series with the fading simulator include the emulation of dynamic environments and realistic and accurate testing of MIMO (multiple-input/multiple output) scenarios.

The 7100 Series digital radio test set is unique in its support of both RF parametric and protocol testing for LTE terminal devices. The 7100 Series simulates a network from the physical layer to the core network IP infrastructure.

Fading simulators, combined with noise generators, modify RF signals transmitted by the LTE system simulator 7100 Series and emulate degradations into the radio channel by real-life obstacles such as buildings Aeroflex 7100 Series LTE Fading Simulator 2 and foliage.

Aeroflex says that its 7100 Series is a comprehensive test system for LTE mobile devices incorporated into a small footprint, single bench-top instrument.

"Until now, testing and simulating LTE fading profiles meant buying and cabling together two separate test instruments. By integrating the LTE fading simulator into the 7100 Series, Aeroflex will save customers tens of thousands of dollars in purchasing additional test equipment and circumvent potential calibration errors that cause faulty test results. In addition, confidence is boosted by the repeatability of the fading profiles," said Phil Medd, product manager, Aeroflex Test Solutions.

Availability: Now

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