Test & Measurement
LTE-Advanced data rates demonstrated on Intel XMM 7260 platform
Anritsu has successfully demonstrated the Intel XMM 7260 device platform achieving LTE-Advanced Category 6 data rates of concurrent 300 Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink with carrier aggregation technology, using the Anritsu MD8430A/RTD development test environment. LTE operators will deploy Carrier Aggregation technology to provide higher peak data rates, and to enable more efficient utilisation and combining of available spectrum to optimise user...
LTE-A test set achieves bi-directional Cat 6 capability
Aeroflex says its 7100 Digital Radio Test Set provides LTE-A carrier aggregation testing at full Cat 6 data rates of 300Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink simultaneously for LTE-A in FDD mode, and now also supports carrier aggregation in TDD mode. The Cat 6 capability is available via an upgrade to the standard 7100 software and the use of a RF combiner, allowing users to maximise the potential of their existing test equipment investment.
Design software upgrades productivity, efficiency
Agilent has unveiled a powerful new version of the Agilent EEsof EDA Advanced Design System software, ADS2014. It has been designed to improve design productivity and efficiency with new technologies and capabilities. The software provides users with new technologies, new capabilities and continued enhancements for silicon RFIC, MMIC, RF printed circuit board, and multi-technology RF module design.
Debug and trace tool supports ThreadX operating system
ASSET InterTech’s SourcePoint debugger now supports Express Logic’s ThreadX real-time operating system, giving development engineers multiple views of the code execution context at any point in a program. When software engineers have greater visibility into the context of operating system resources and the execution of multithreaded programs, they are able to accelerate code debug and deliver new products to market sooner.
Embedded software test tool adds coverage measures
The new version 3.1 of TESSY, the tool for automated unit / module / integration testing of embedded software, features additional coverage measures and can also generate test cases from given values. With the additional coverage measures TESSY adheres better to the requirements of different standards with respect to functional safety.
No cost software speeds design and validation
Agilent Technologies’ BenchVue is an intuitive, easy-to-use software for the PC that provides multiple-instrument measurement visibility and data capture with no programming necessary. Enabling easy viewing, capturing and exporting of measurement data and screen shots, this no-cost software greatly accelerates testing for engineers and technicians in design and validation.
Oscilloscopes ready to run on Linux
Pico Technology has released a beta version of the PicoScope 6 oscilloscope software for Linux in response to requests from users in the scientific and educational fields where Linux is widely used. PicoScope 6 is a powerful application that converts your PC into an oscilloscope, FFT spectrum analyser and measuring device.
Emergency call test system debuts at Mobile World Congress
Rohde & Schwarz will debut its compact eCall test solution for in-vehicle emergency call systems at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Feb24-27). The setup consists of the R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator with integrated global navigation satellite system (GNSS) simulator.
Agilent, FIME unite on secure-chip test development
Agilent Technologies and FIME, an advanced secure-chip testing provider, have announced an agreement to work together to deliver pioneering testing solutions to the payments and telecommunications markets. The advancement of innovative tools to test and certify secure-chip mobile payment technology will be a key priority for the two organisations.
eMBMS demo lined up for Mobile World Congress
Anritsu and Sequans are presenting a live demonstration of eMBMS, or LTE Broadcast technology at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The demonstration will be made at Anritsu’s booth, and will show a Sequans LTE-powered tablet connected to the Anritsu MD8430A/RTD development test environment. Together, these will showcase the performance and capability of eMBMS as an LTE technology.