Tektronix Communications says its new Spectra2 XL3 test solution can test more than 400,000 simultaneous, bi-directional G.711 IP-based calls while taking up only a single, two-unit rack space.
The company is aiming to cut operators’ and manufacturers’ capex and opex costs for testing IMS and evolved packet core elements as carriers roll out voice over LTE and need high-volume test abilities to ensure quality of service. The Spectra2 XL3 tests EPC and IMS elements for mobile LTE and fixed IP networks.
“Spectra2 XL3 is addressing a crucial industry pain point for core network testing with 10G interface rates at the best possible price performance ratio,” said Olga Shapiro, program manager at Frost & Sullivan. “Spectra2’s software-only edition is very attractive for customers with unique lab build-out plans using off-the-shelf hardware. This diversified product line gives customers the flexibility and performance quality to meet their shrinking test lab budgets.”
—Spirent Communications has been authorized by CTIA as a vendor supporting LTE Assisted-GPS over-the-air testing for wireless device performance, based on CTIA’s test plan version 3.2.1. Spirent’s 8100 Location Technology Solution is the approved platform with the available test upgrade, and will enable test labs to start submitting certification data with the new version; full enforcement of the 3.2.1 test plan is expected by the end of 2013.
Accoridng to Spirent, the earlier version of CTIA’s test plan involved A-GPS in GSM, CDMA and WCDMA devices; the new version requires support for accurate location positioning on LTE networks.
“Over-the-air testing of A-GPS is a high priority for LTE phones launched in North America, so timely enforcement of version 3.2.1 of the CTIA’s plan is critical,” said Rajat Agarwal, Spirent’s director of product management.
—Agilent Technologies reported better-than-expected quarterly results and an expanded business partnership — read more here.
