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Aeroflex Broadens Support for Low-cost,
High-speed WLAN Manufacturing Test with New MIMO Capability
Aeroflex
March 3, 2010
Stevenage, UK—Aeroflex today introduced support for MIMO
(multiple-input/multiple-output) testing capabilities for its PXI 3000
Series manufacturing test system with the introduction of its new PXI
3061 module, a multiport RF combiner. The initial target application for
the new module is WLAN IEEE 802.11n device testing. |
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Consequently, the WLAN Measurement Suite software (3030 RF digitizer
software option 103) has been updated to take advantage of the MIMO
capabilities offered by the 3061 RF combiner. This latest release of the
WLAN Measurement Suite supports testing of WLAN devices implementing up
to 2x2 MIMO communications. Support for 4x4 MIMO device testing is
expected later this year.
“The flexibility of the PXI 3000 Series of RF modular instruments and
application software enables WLAN and cellular testing with a single
test system,” said Tim Carey, product manager, PXI 3000 Series. “Because
the PXI 3000 Series is a flexible, software-based platform, Aeroflex can
support WLAN and other complementary non-cellular technologies such as
WiMAX and Bluetooth. Test engineers can use the same tried and tested
platform that serves the cellular industry. PXI 3000 is a true one-box
solution for all established and emerging technologies,” said Carey.
Aeroflex continues its long-term support for
low-cost, high-speed WLAN manufacturing test. The addition of MIMO
capability for testing of power, modulation, and spectrum parameters
will aid RF engineers responsible for production test, quality
assurance, and R&D. The use of MIMO techniques to help maximize data
throughput is set to become standard practice for a wide variety of
fixed and mobile data communications. The growing importance of MIMO
translates directly to an increased need for test solutions.
WLAN Measurement Suite Performs Spectral Masks without Stitching
The 3030 RF digitizer Option 103 WLAN Measurement Suite now supports
IEEE 802.11n MCS 8 to 15 and MIMO test. Power modulation and spectrum
measurement results for each transmit stream can be viewed independently
using PXI Studio application software, as well as supporting composite
measurement of EVM (error vector magnitude) for multiple antenna
configurations.
The WLAN Measurement Suite is designed for use in conjunction with the
new 3061 RF combiner/RF switch module, which provides three RF in/out
interfaces to a single VSA/VGA (vector signal analyzer/vector generator
analyzer) resource. During MIMO measurements the WLAN Measurement Suite
sequences switch selection between each antenna automatically and at
high speed. With instantaneous measurement bandwidths up to 90 MHz
available, the PXI 3000 Series is equipped to perform WLAN spectral
emission mask measurements in a single step. Not only does this
single-step approach lead to faster measurement times, it eliminates the
need for an external trigger to ensure synchronous measurement.
Price and availability
WLAN test solutions from Aeroflex are configured from the wide variety
of VSA and VSG modular instruments, RF conditioning, PXI
chassis/controllers and software options. For pricing relevant to
specific needs, contact Aeroflex Sales. WLAN test solutions are
available to ship within 4 to 6 weeks. Software upgrades to existing
systems are available immediately.
For more information, contact your local Aeroflex sales office by
visiting or calling Aeroflex Sales at (800) 835-2352 or
info-test@aeroflex.com.
About Aeroflex
Aeroflex Incorporated is a global provider of high
technology solutions to the aerospace, defense, cellular and broadband
communications markets. The Company’s diverse technologies allow it to
design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of test,
measurement and microelectronic products. Aeroflex Incorporated was
founded in 1937 and today has more than 2,600 employees worldwide.
Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on
the company’s web site: www.aeroflex.com.
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