System Performs Mobile Handset Conformance Testing

Aug 28, 2008 10:29 AM

Agilent Technologies announced its latest addition to the GS-8800 family of RF design verification ad conformance test systems, the GS-853 3G RF Conformance Test (RCT) system. Designed for measuring mobile handset RF performance, the system is ideal for wireless test laboratories, handset manufacturers, chipset vendors and NEMs performing full wireless RF conformance test. The test system tests handset for conformance to the individual test standards as prescribed by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) for UMTS mobile telephones. It performs RF conformance testing to 3GPP TS34.121-1 test specifications for Release 99 W-CDMA and Release 4/5 W-CDMA/HSDPA technology.

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According to Neils Fach, Vice-President and General Manager of Agilent's Mobile Broadband Division, "Measurement speed, accuracy, and repeatability are key differentiators of the new 3G RF conformance test system. Coupled with its support for multiple formats and scalability, the GS-8853 further strengthens our portfolio of solutions supporting wireless standards across the entire R&D lifecycle--ensuring our customers have the tools they need to develop high-quality, standards-based mobile handsets."