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Aerofiex announces LTE simulator the fading simulator. These


scenarios include the emula-

as In-Stat calls LTE the 4G choice tion of dynamic environments


and realistic and accurate test-

T
o speed up real-world
testing of mobile hand-
sets for LTE (long-term-
article/CA664S778), "LTE still
has several glaring issues," cau-
tions Allen Nogee, an In-Stat
S The simula-
tor supports
all 3GPP fading
ing of MIMO (multiple-input/
multiple-output) situations.
Fading simulators combine
evolution) networks before analysL These issues include with noise generators to modify
network deployment, Aerofiex lack of spectrum, SNR (signal- profiles, allowing RF signals that the LTE-system
has introduced a one-box test to-noise ratio), and the lack of simulator transmits and emu-
system for cell-phone signal- an established patent and roy- users to deter- late degradations that real-life
fading simulation, alty pool, "The shift toward 4G mine whether obstacles, such as buildings
In-Stat analysts note that, LTE will be gradual and pro-
tracted," he says.
their devices and foliage, introduce into the
although WiMax (worldwide radio channel. For LTE devel-
operabiiity for microwave Nevertheless, LTE deploy-
oonform to opers who must profile sig-
access) appeared to be a com- ments will begin this year, 3GPP test speci- nal fading on mobile handsets
to meet 3GPP requirements
petitor for 4G, the battle is now with North America and Asia/ fications. before a network is available,
largely over, and the success of Pacific being the first regions
3G,HSPA (high-speed-packet- to roll out, As deployment pro- fading simulation that meets the 7100 Series fading simula-
access), and HSPA+ networks gresses, the demand is grow- or exceeds all 3GPP require- tor allows engineers to perform
will impede LTE's deployment ing to meet all LTE require- ments, as well as flexibility in realistic signal-fading simula-
as mobile operators leverage ments, including fading profiles allocating cells and fading taps tions in a reliable and repeat-
their installed infrastructure that 3GPP (Third Generation for LTE user equipment without able lab environment.
(see "Getting to 4G through Partnership Project) specifies the need for manual reconfigu- Wth the LTE future in mind,
design and test" EDN, April 9, in 36-521-LAerofle/s 7100 ration. The series features fully the 7100 Series fading simula-
2009, pg 38. www,edn,com/ Series test platform provides repeatable test scenarios with tor supports all LTE bandwidths
to 20 MHz v^fith a frequency
range as high as 6 GHz. The
simulator supports all 3GPP
fading profiles, allowing users
to determine whether their
devices conform to 3GPP test
specifications.
Employing Aeroflex's RF
and baseband technology, the
7100 Series digital-radio test
set supports both RF para-
metric and protocol testing for
LTE-terminal devices. Targeting
the R&D market—from compo-
nents to handsets—the series
simulates a network from the
physical layer to the core-net-
Aeroflex's 7100 Series lUWpllaMMIli provides fading simulation that meets or exceeds all 3GPP
requirements, as well as flexibility in allocating cells and fading taps for LTE user equipment. work IP infrastructure.
A typical system with two RF
can-iers and 2 x 2 MIMO sells
DiLBERT By Scott A d a m s
for approximately $100,000.
Oustomers can license and
DILBERT.fAEET YOUR UHY HAVEN T YOU YOUR HAND 15 SOFT
NEW TEAM INVITED t^E TO A AND CLAt^MYl ARE install the $10,000 fading-
PERI NOID, ^^EETING? UJHOS YOU THE UNDEAD?n simulator software option and
FILLING YOUR HEAD on units in the field. For more
UITH LIES? ENGINEER. on these developments, go to
vkww.ecln.com/pa
—by Rick Nelson
Aerofiex, www.aeroflex.

12 EDN MARCH 4, 2010


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