Test & Measurement
Software provides easy mobile network optimisation
Rohde & Schwarz and its subsidiary SwissQual AG introduce the latest R&S NORA software platform for mobile network optimisation. Based on over 20 years of experience in mobile network testing, the tool is suitable for mobile network operators, infrastructure vendors and their service providers, and also regulators. R&S NORA helps users measure, analyse and report the performance of mobile networks and the offered mobile services. Only...
Companies collaborate on telematics control units
Sierra Wireless has announced that Valeo has selected smart automotive modules from Sierra Wireless for a new gen of telematics control units to enable connected car services internationally. The first deployment of the Valeo and Sierra Wireless telematics solution will be in vehicles built by the global automaker Geely for the Russian market.
MWC 2016: Tester option supports EVS codec
The R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz has a new option to support the EVS codec. EVS, which was specifically designed for broadband voice calls in mobile communications systems such as LTE, noticeably improves the audio quality of phone calls. In Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates a test solution based on the R&S CMW500 and the R&S UPV audio analyser.
Software platform eases mobile network optimisation
Mobile network operators have to continuously optimise and troubleshoot their networks to ensure performance and to get the most out of their infrastructure. Drive tests are the most effective way to collect accurate location based information for this purpose, but they are a cost factor for network operation.
Versatile HD Visual Inspection System at AmCon Orlando
FS Inspection will exhibit at AmCon Orlando, scheduled to take place March 8-9, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center and will demonstrate the new VERSAMag.
MWC 2016: LTE-A carrier aggregation tests enhanced
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Feb 22-25), Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate RF tests for LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation with four component carriers in the downlink. The solution consists of the R&S CMWflexx setup, containing two R&S CMW500 and one R&S CMWC controller.
MWC 2016: Test setup for 3CC aggregation with 4x4 MIMO
A successful verification of LTE FDD three component carrier (3CC) aggregation in the downlink, including 4x4 MIMO on each carrier has been completed by Rohde & Schwarz and Prism Telecom Testing. The companies will present the test setup to the public for the first time at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Feb 22-25).
PAC Global at Upcoming SMTA Expos
Akrometrix has announced that its representative PAC Global will exhibit at the SMTA Houston & Dallas Expo & Tech Forums in Texas. The PAC Global team will discuss Akrometric’s TherMoire’ AXP modular metrology platform that provides shadow moire’, digital fringe projection and digital image correlation capabilities in one platform.
Semi-rigid test probes operate up to 6GHz
Fairview Microwave debuts a new family of semi-rigid test probes operating up to 6GHz. Designed to assist in testing microwave circuits, these test probes are constructed of high quality semi-rigid coax and SMA Female connectors. The new test probe assemblies from Fairview Microwave come in multiple cable diameters to help when attaching the unterminated end of the probe to a circuit board trace.
MWC 2016: Duo plan LTE IoT module test demonstration
At Mobile World Congress, Rohde & Schwarz and Sequans Communications will showcase functional testing of LTE modules for IoT using the R&S CMW290 functional radio communication tester and an LTE IoT module based on the Sequans Calliope LTE Category 1 chipset. This joint demonstration highlights the companies’ commitment to the Internet of Things (IoT) market.