Tektronix First to Offer HSDPA in a Handheld Wireless RF Field Tester
06 9월 2005 - 11:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Capabilities in Leading NetTek(TM) Tester Provide Efficient
Cost-Effective Performance Verification of HSDPA NodeB Transmitters
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc.
(NYSE:TEK), a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and
monitoring instrumentation, announced the addition of the High
Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) software option to its market
leading NetTek(TM) Wireless RF Field Tester. Tektronix is the first
manufacturer to provide HSDPA test and measurement capabilities in
a handheld form factor, enabling network providers to more easily
diagnose HSDPA NodeB transmitter problems and effectively manage
their 3G mobile communications networks. Consumer pressure to
launch high-speed mobile services has drastically changed
requirements for transport networks, which have been forced to
rapidly evolve to keep pace with new service initiatives. HSDPA
boosts the downlink data transmissions speed when using the WCDMA
3G wireless standard. The deployment of HSDPA enables network
operators to boost downlink speeds and WCDMA capacity in a move
toward mobile broadband, while at the same time reducing costs.
"Tektronix is focused on enabling customers to maximize the
business potential of new technologies such as HSDPA," said Arif
Kareem, General Manager, Wireless Field Test, Tektronix, Inc. "With
the addition of the HSDPA capabilities to the NetTek Tester,
Tektronix continues to offer the most comprehensive set of tests
for wireless RF field test activities. The NetTek Tester is a
portable, high performance, versatile and easy-to-use tool for RF
field technicians and field engineers who are involved in
installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization and
planning of current and next-generation mobile networks." Standards
like HSDPA measure the signal environment and adjust capacity
dynamically using adaptive modulation and flexible encoding
schemes. The HSDPA test capabilities added to the NetTek Wireless
RF Field Tester allow RF technicians and performance engineers to
accurately analyze NodeB transmitter performance and proficiently
diagnose problems. The NetTek Tester also provides demodulation
measurements including EVM which are critical to understanding the
RF signal environment. NetTek HSDPA capabilities include
demodulation measurements such as code domain power, pilot and sync
power, scrambling code and EVM. The modulation detection
functionality allows identification of the modulation type in use
(QPSK or 16QAM); on-screen notification is provided when 16QAM is
detected and the corresponding channels are represented in a color
coded format. About The NetTek Wireless RF Field Tester The NetTek
Tester is a rugged portable platform with multi-standard
measurement capability. The NetTek fills the gap between expensive,
full-compliance testing tools and low-cost instruments designed to
perform only one measurement. The instrument's modular architecture
supports a range of wireless RF measurements for standards
including UMTS/WCDMA, EDGE, GSM, CDMA2000 1x EV-DO, CDMA2000,
cdmaOne (IS-95), and IS-136. The instrument's Windows-based user
interface simplifies operation and minimizes training needs. The
compact battery-powered tool, which weighs just over 12 lbs (4 kg),
is lightweight and rugged for transport to remote sites. About
Tektronix Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring
company providing measurement solutions to the communications,
computer, and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55
years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design,
build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications
networks and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton,
Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide.
Tektronix' Web address is http://www.tektronix.com/. NOTE:
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other
trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. DATASOURCE:
Tektronix, Inc. CONTACT: Amy Higgins of Tektronix, Inc,
+1-503-627-6497, or Web site: http://www.tektronix.com/
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