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WiMAX Wave 2 Test Support |
Agilent
Technologies Adds MIMO, Wave 2 Test Support to Three of its Mobile
WiMAX(tm) Measurement Solutions
Other topics: WiMAX Test Equipment,
Best of WiMAX World
Agilent Technologies Inc.
August 6, 2007
Santa Clara, CA -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today
announced that its Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA), Signal Studio and
Mobile WiMAX Test Set measurement solutions have been enhanced to
facilitate testing of the WiMAX Forum(r)’s Wave 2 system profiles.
These standardized profiles specify options such as Multiple Input
Multiple Output (MIMO), a capacity enhancing, multi-antenna technology
fundamental to Mobile WiMAX that supports IEEE 802.16e-2005. With their
ability to accurately and cost-effectively test MIMO and other Wave 2
profile functionality, Agilent’s enhanced measurement solutions provide
the most up-to-date tools for engineers requiring signal analysis,
signal generation and end-to-end functional test of Mobile WiMAX. |
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The ability to test Wave
2 system profiles is crucial to the successful deployment of Mobile
WiMAX products. With the technology rapidly making its way onto the
global stage, access to that capability is even more time critical.
Agilent’s 89601A VSA and N7615B Signal Studio measurement solutions
address this need via a range of new test capabilities that support
physical (PHY) layer signal generation and analysis for Wave 2 system
profiles. Specific capabilities include matrix A and matrix B signals
for downlink, uplink collaborative MIMO, and creation of HARQ bursts and
uplink sounding zones. N7615B Signal Studio also provides MIMO fading
embedded in a waveform. This capability enables testing of MIMO
receivers without the added expense of fading hardware or software.
Together, these features make the Agilent 89601A VSA and N7615B Signal
Studio key tools for R&D engineers working in Mobile WiMAX development.
The Agilent E6651A Mobile WiMAX Test Set incorporates flexible
base-station emulation, IP traffic support and a unique ability to make
on-board RF parametric measurements in one integrated unit. In contrast
to other commercially available solutions, no external equipment is
required to measure UL signals. The E6615A’s Wave 2 enhancements include
support for DL, STC, SM and UL collaborative MIMO measurements. It also
offers the protocols to support operating with the DUT in MIMO modes.
“Agilent is firmly committed to continually updating its Mobile WiMAX
measurement solutions to keep pace with evolving engineering
requirements,” said Agilent’s Guy Sene, vice president of marketing,
Wireless Business Unit, and vice president and general manager, Signal
Analysis Division. “The Wave 2 and MIMO functionality provided in these
new releases is further evidence of this commitment. As a result, our
measurement solutions not only help engineers move forward with their
development efforts, but also help move forward the successful evolution
and deployment of Mobile WiMAX.”
Demonstrating Agilent’s continued commitment to WiMAX, these latest
introductions from Agilent follow on the MIMO support introduced earlier
this year in Agilent’s updated Mobile WiMAX Wireless Library for use
with the company’s Advanced Design System (ADS) EDA software. MIMO
features include support for STC/MIMO with 2 antenna sources and
receivers for both downlink and uplink, uplink collaborative MIMO source
with one antenna and STC/MIMO decoding in the STC/MIMO receivers. The
updated Wireless Library also features Convolutional Coding (CC),
Convolutional Turbo Coding (CTC), and CC/CTC decoding with soft
decision, as well as a flexible configuration of ranging, fast-feedback
and HARQ-ACK Channels in uplink source. New source coding/decoding
models to support CTC (e.g., SUI and Mobile WiMAX MIMO channel models)
have also been included, along with ITU channel models in support of 2x2
MIMO.
Agilent N7615B Signal Studio software for 802.16 WiMAX is used to create
802.16e waveforms for PHY layer testing. It supports the ESG, MXG and
PSG signal generators. Agilent’s 89601A VSA is a PC-based software
package designed to measure the RF and modulation quality of most
digitally modulated signals. It features a large array of demodulators,
filters, displays and analysis tools. The Agilent E6651A Mobile WiMAX
Test Set represents a significant breakthrough in Mobile WiMAX testing,
with the flexibility to configure a wide range of network parameters
through an easy-to-use Windows XP(r) user interface and high-speed,
precision measurements.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Support for Agilent’s MIMO and Wave 2 features is now available as part
of the Agilent N7615B Signal Studio. These features will also be
supported in future updates to the 89601A VSA and E6651A Mobile WiMAX
Test Set. Availability for these products is expected in September 2007
and year-end, respectively. Pricing is available upon request.
For more information about the Agilent Signal Studio, VSA and Mobile
WiMAX Test Set solutions, go to at www.agilent.com/find/signalstudio,
www.agilent.com/find/89600 and www.agilent.com/find/E6651A,
respectively. For additional information on Agilent’s Mobile WiMAX
solutions, go to www.agilent.com/find/wimax. A photo of Agilent’s new
MIMO and Wave 2 capabilities are available at www.agilent.com/find/MIMO_Wave2_images.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement
company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life
sciences and chemical analysis. The company’s 19,000 employees serve
customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.0
billion in fiscal 2006. |
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