Anritsu Adds UMTS Band XI and III Support to its W-CDMA Mobile Terminal Test System

(Product News, 2 Jan 2008)

Anritsu Corp.'s ME7873F W-CDMA TRX/Performance Test System now features strengthened test functions for new W-CDMA mobile terminal UMTS bands XI (1.5GHz) and III (1.8GHz) used in Japan and Europe, respectively. The ME7873F measurement system already supports conformance tests of 3GPP TS34.121-compliant 3G W-CDMA mobile terminals in seven UMTS bands (I, II, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX); this new release added support for two more bands—increasing the total to nine for configuration of a worldwide W-CDMA test solution.

The ME7873F system supports 3GPP TS34.121-compliant 3G W-CDMA mobile terminal conformance tests. It measures the Tx and Rx characteristics, and RRM performance based on the 3GPP TS34.121 standards. Conformance test systems require approval by GCF/PTCRB to assure that the test procedure and accuracy are in compliance with the standard. In addition to having the world's largest number of approved test cases, the ME7873F has also received GCF approval for G3.5 HSDPA/HSUPA mobile terminals and is being used by mobile carriers and makers worldwide.

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