The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what's afoot. Â
--Agilent Technologies says it now has the industry's first LTE-Advanced uplink...
The ability to test network features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what's afoot. Â
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired Adyton Systems AG, in which it has been...
--Agilent Technologies says it has launched the world's highest-performance oscilloscopes in its Infiniium Z-Series, with 10 models (one model pictures at right) ranging from 20 to 63 GHz, significantly faster processing than previous generations and a new user interface. The company says that the...
Virginia-based Global Wireless Solutions specializes in benchmarking for wireless operators and equipment manufacturers, and this week the company launched an Android application to provide basic network diagnostic data from smartphones in the field.
While the app doesn't provide the level of detail that comes with specialized...
Spirent Communications recently worked with Qascom, which specializes in Global Nativation Satellite System (GNSS) signal security and authentication, to develop a solution that can both test for and emulate hoax positioning and timing signals.
The result was Spirent's recently launched SimSafe testing product. Although GNSS...
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Agilent Technologies released a series of 30-second demos based on engineers' use of its Advanced Design System 2014 software, which is designed to enable electronic design automation for RF and microwave applications.
The company said it listened to ADS user ideas and feedback to create...
Ixia said it has completed a review of its finances after the resignation of former CEO Victor Alston due to falsified credentials. The company said it found that despite the controversy on his resume, there was no evidence of "intentional misconduct" in regards to...
Westell Technologies Inc. has acquired Cellular Specialties Inc. for $39 million. CSI develops in-building wireless systems including distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cell connectivity.
Rick Gilbert, chairman and CEO of Westell, called CSI a "great complement" to Westell's portfolio for site solutions and "an...
The test and measurement industry is putting out the welcome mat for the industry to venture into LTE-Advanced, as was evident in much of the news out of Mobile World Congress this week. Not only do the vendors want to establish themselves at the...
Editor's note: Â This is a compilation of Mobile World Congress 2014 news in the test and measurement space, from network and equipment testing to application testing. This list will be updated daily. Email khill@rcrwireless.com to have your release included.Â
LitePoint will showcase its new testing...
This week's news gives a preview on what test and measurement companies will be focused on at Mobile World Congress.
--Rhode & Schwarz has added new functions to its R&S CMW500 wideband radio communications tester, including support for three-component carrier downlink testing for LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation...
In-building wireless solutions continue to attract significant investment from operators and neutral host providers, with the $4.4 billion market projected to almost double by 2019. Alcatel-Lucent and TE Connectivity have joined forces in an effort to help operators cut costs on distributed antenna system...
Manufacturers of consumer-grade signal boosters will have a little more time to meet the federal government's specifications as the FCC announced that the deadline for compliance has been been delayed.
It was a busy week in test and measurement, with a number of new products and upgrades, as well as technological advances.
--Anite has had a big week, both with its announcement of remote control for field units and its launch today of a major...
Anite plc has launched an industry-first platform for centrally controlling network testing and attempting to eliminate human error in drive tests, as well as reduce the personnel needed to conduct the tests.
The new Nemo Commander solution allows remote control of various field measurement systems,...
--Tektronix is providing video test and network monitoring to NBC Olympics during the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Tektronix' WFM5200 and WFM7200 waveform monitors are being used to check signal quality and integrity during on-site camera set-up. The feeds are then being backhauled through...
Introducing the PEAR M5542i from Galtronics. Today the company announced this low profile, MIMO, PIM Certified iDAS antenna, available commercially for cost-effective in-building small cell LTE applications.
Low Profile, 8.19" PIM Certified iDAS Antenna Commercially Available for Cost Effective In-Building Small Cell LTE Applications
TORONTO, ON--(Jan 28,...
National Instruments announced that it is the first vendor with a manufacturing test license agreement with Broadcom, which will allow NI to provide testing solutions to Broadcom original equipment and design manufacturers.
Broadcom's MTL program is a new one which allows test equipment vendors to...
Nokia Solutions and Networks recently completed a series of test cases for Voice over LTE on China Mobile's TD-LTE network, including the world's first live video call over this kind of network.
Agilent Technologies has opened up a 5-meter semi-anechoic chamber at its facility in Santa Rosa, Calif., expanding its on-site electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) capability testing capacity for making sure that products conform to emerging standards for electromagnetic emissions and interference (EMI).
The 1,300-square foot semi-anechoic chamber...
