Aeroflex Instruments Wireless Solutions 6401AIME/CT UMTS Conformance and Protocol Analysis Test Solution - AEROFLEX - #1

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For the very latest specifications visit www.aeroflex.com Protocol Test Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions 6401AIME/CT UMTS Conformance and Protocol Analysis Test Solution • 3GPP UMTS Compliant mobile protocol analyzer and conformance tester • ETSI sourced 3GPP test cases • Independent third party validation • Fully automated testing including mobile control • Highly modular flexible design extends use to R&D • Supports GSM/GPRS-UMTS handover requirements • User friendly Windows™ MMI for ease of use • Upgrade to support 3GPP RF Conformance testing • Full training and support packages included The complexity of a modern communications network requires the development of extensive and detailed technical specifications. This responsibility is undertaken collectively by the telecommunications industry. For UMTS, 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) undertakes this role. Global compliance has been ensured through close international collaboration between national standards bodies such as ETSI, ARIB, and TTA. The resultant output is a comprehensive set of specifications setting out the requirements to which equipment must conform, and the scenarios against which equipment must be verified. As with earlier standards, these standards will inevitably evolve as new features and applications are introduced. To reduce the time it takes to deliver a mobile to market, the design and development process is accelerated if the user can test against the conformance specifications whilst still in development. EXPERTISE IN DIGITAL CELLULAR TEST Aeroflex has been closely involved in providing test solutions since the launch of digital cellular systems. These have delivered users significant time and cost benefits in technologies such as GSM, GPRS, EDGE and CDMA. Aeroflex develops its own hardware and software and works with industry leaders in areas such as conformance test cases. This approach ensures the integrity and reliability of the test systems. MEETING CUSTOMER NEEDS Aeroflex delivers a total solution where elements such as reliability, support and customization are recognized to be of equal importance. This approach enables solutions to be offered that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the user. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions 6401 is the latest ProCLAIME family offering and provides a 3GPP UMTS protocol and conformance test solution. Using a completely new platform, the 6401 uses the latest generation of DSP and baseband technology to provide a near 'software only' protocol test solution. This will enable the 6401 to remain future proof as the UMTS standards evolve and new features are introduced, thereby protecting the investment made in the test system. PLATFORM AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT The 6401 platform provides the protocol analysis capability to allow a user to observe the protocol behaviour of a mobile operating against a simulated 'perfect' UMTS network. The faithfulness of the network simulation is achieved within the 6401 by embedding a 3GPP compliant network protocol stack solution at Layers 1 and 2.