Aeroflex Launches New LTE Test Mobile

(Product News, 20 Feb 2008)

Aeroflex's new TM500 LTE test mobile is designed to address the challenges of 3GPP LTE (3G Long Term Evolution) network infrastructure development test and rollout. Featuring extensive Layer 1, Layer 2 and higher layer test features, the TM500 LTE provides complete visibility into even the lowest layers of the radio modem by generating the detailed diagnostic data needed for engineers to verify the required functionality and optimize network operation and performance.

The TM500 LTE incorporates test, logging and measurement features at all layers of the protocol. This includes advanced MIMO tests to verify that the network appropriately handles the MIMO related signaling and correctly applies the MIMO modes, which can be realized with or without the need for an external fading simulator. Graphical displays and charts give a visualization of the signal quality and the system status enabling engineers to quickly characterize and isolate problems. It is also possible to override signaling, or even force data corruption, to enable simulation of abnormal conditions in order to test the system response and robustness or expose difficult problems.

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