Aeroflex Test Solutions and 7 layers have signed an agreement to provide long term evolution (LTE) testing services in support of the commercialisation of LTE mobile phone networks in Japan. Aeroflex will install its 7100 digital radio test set in 7 layers' laboratory in Yokohama, Japan, greatly expanding 7 layers' LTE regulatory compliance testing services.
With advanced LTE test equipment and services conveniently located, Japanese user equipment (UE) manufacturers and network operators can speed up testing in advance of LTE rollout. Starting next month, 7 layers will offer LTE testing services in three areas, regulatory compliance, certification, and operator-specific test cases.
The first Japanese LTE networks are scheduled to launch later in 2010. Prior to LTE rollout, both operators and handset manufacturers must ensure that LTE devices meet regulatory requirements and work reliably. 7 layers, using the proven Aeroflex 7100 LTE digital radio test set, will provide equipment and services to aid developers in proving that their devices are ready for commercial launch. The Aeroflex 7100 LTE digital radio test set simulates an entire LTE network. It allows a range of RF, protocol, and performance measurements to be made on user equipments.
"The combination of Aeroflex' advanced roadmap, versatile test capability, and pricing allows us to offer a range of services to the industry that will help accelerate the successful rollout of LTE," said Tadatsune Takei, representative director, 7 layers Japan. "7 layers extensive LTE experience includes LTE testing in a number of our laboratories as well as LTE test case validation."
"Handset manufacturers have a legal obligation to perform regulatory testing. They also need to prove to operators that they fully comply with LTE specifications and meet the demanding data throughput requirements that are crucial to the success of LTE," said Masahiro Okabe, country manager, Aeroflex Test Solutions, Japan. "Our agreement with 7 layers can help speed up LTE commercialisation in Japan by providing local access to the most advanced LTE test equipment."
About the 7100 digital radio test set
The Aeroflex 7100 LTE digital radio test set provides key tools required during the design, development, and test stages of UE chip sets and terminals. Measurements are provided for the characterisation of the performance of LTE mobile devices, both at the radio interface, and throughout the protocol stack, including PCDP and IMS layers. End-to-end performance can be accurately accessed, along with correct idle mode and connected mode behavior with the 7100's Network Simulation mode.
Typical users of the 7100 LTE digital radio test set include RF developers, protocol stack teams, integration test groups, and pre-conformance labs that are developing sub-systems and integrated designs that meet the requirements of LTE standards. The 7100 digital radio test set offers ease of use, comprehensive test capability, speed, and low cost of ownership relative to other competing solutions.
