The trend of incorporating GSM, GRPS and Edge/EGPRS into new, multifunction portable wireless devices is placing new testing demands on R&D teams and chipset manufacturers. And as these devices with features such as simultaneous voice and data sessions and picture messaging continue to evolve, the Global Certification Forum and other standards organizations are demanding tighter conformance testing prior to high-volume manufacturing and consumer use.

    Historically, R&D engineers and chipset manufacturers have subscribed to networks or used conformance test systems to test new multifunction wireless designs. However, designers are now finding that the emerging generation of wireless devices is pushing the limitations of these traditional development environments. Lack of control over subscriber networks is making it increasingly difficult to reliably test new designs. Subscriber networks typically limit testing to late night hours, making it inconvenient and time consuming to verify designs. Conformance systems, which can cost $200,000 to $300,000, are script-based and cannot operate in real time. This limitation makes it difficult to accurately predict device behavior in "real life" application environments. Couple the inability to operate in real time with multiple personnel vying to use these systems, and it's easy to see how problems can quickly escalate.

    The Agilent E5515C wireless communications test set with lab applications avoids these problems, providing a bench-top network emulator for straightforward and cost-effective testing of:

• Handset RF Performance
• Network Service Features
• Application Functional Test
• Manufacturing and Handoff Test

    This solution works with all of the major wireless technologies, enabling integration and protocol engineers to test functionality and RF parameters of new wireless devices in a real-world environment. For reference design houses and chipset manufacturers, the E5515C with lab applications is a multi-format RF and protocol test set that combines RF test and data verification in one design tool, helping to speed wireless device development.

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• 002 2nd RF source
• 003 Flexible CDMA Base Station Emulator
• 0B0 Delete Manual Set
• 370 E6571A Wireless Test Manager Run-Time License
• ABA US-English Localization
• AX3 Front Handle Kit
• AX4 Rack Flange Kit
• AX5 Flange & Handle Kit
• B8A Operation Verification At Installation
• E16 225MHz Universal Counter - 10 Digits
• H03 E-GPRS Capable Hardware
• H16 GPS One Calibration
• RMKT Agilent Refurbished Product
• UK6 Commercial Calibration Certificate w/ Test Data