Though the wireless communication industry is moving at a fast pace with a number of product launches happening almost every day, the analyser and tester market for this segment seems to be a little slow with very few product launches in the last one year
By Sneha Ambastha
Model: MT8821C Radio, Brand: Anritsu, Manufacturer: Anritsu Corporation, Japan
Launched in May 2015, the MT8821C is a radio communication analyser for user equipment developers. It has been designed for the R&D of mobile devices, and is preferred by UE and chipset vendors across the world. It automatically passes or fails measurement results as per the standard test conditions. Depending upon its configuration, the MT8821C can be priced at US$ 250,000 or more.
Key features:
- Supports all cellular technologies compliant with 3GPP/3GPP2 UE RF TRX tests including LTE/LTE-Advanced, WCDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, TD-SCDMA/HSPA and CDMA2000 1X/1xEV-DO
- Supports LTE-Advanced downlink carrier aggregation 5CCs SISO tests in one unit
- Supports LTE-Advanced downlink carrier aggregation 2CCs 4×4 MIMO and 4CCs 2×2 MIMO tests in one unit
- Has a next-generation graphical user interface (GUI) with large touch panel
- Supports VoLTE voice/video echo back tests
- Supports up to 6GHz of radio frequency (RF)
- Supports a 160MHz wide frequency bandwidth (generator/analyser)
Key specifications
Frequency: 160MHz wide
Power supply: 100V AC to 120V AC/200V AC to 240V AC (250V max.), 50Hz/60Hz ≤1200VA (with all options)
Weight: ≤40kg (with all options)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 426mm × 221.5mm × 578mm (excluding projections)
Applications: Used in the R&D of mobile devices/user equipment (UE), such as smartphones, tablets and M2M modules
USP: First single instrument solution to support LTE-A 4×4 MIMO 2CCs evaluation
Contact details: Ph: +91-80-40581300, [email protected], www.anritsu.com
Indian branch: Anritsu India Pvt Ltd
Model: CMW100, Brand: Rohde & Schwarz, Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
The CMW100 is a compact RF tester for production environments, and is used for test cases right from the calibration stage to verification, till the final test in non-signalling mode. It supports testing of up to eight RF ports, and shortens the calibration and verification time compared to any single-DUT testing, the company claims, thus reducing the development time. Company sources also claim that this product offers high measurement accuracy due to its fully automatic level, frequency and temperature compensation concept. The CMW100 is considered to be an automated requirement for all major chipset suppliers.
Key features:
- Has a frequency range of 70MHz to 6GHz
- Supports all cellular (GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and LTE), Bluetooth, WLAN and IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) technologies
- Supports multi-DUT testing for up to eight devices in parallel
- Consumes low power (below 65 watts)
- Generates low heat for improved mean time between failures (MTBF)
- Has passive cooling with no ventilator and no dust inside
- Has enhanced speed performance and is up to 10 times faster for single measurements
- Builds a close connection to test the fixture
- Requires minimum space and consumes less energy
- Is highly reliable due to its dustproof housing
Key specifications
Frequency: Up to 6GHz (range)
Power rating: 100V AC to 240V AC (±10 %), 50Hz to 60Hz (±5 %), max. 2.5A
Weight: Approx. 0.95kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 180mm × 74mm × 41mm (overall)
Applications: Used in the calibration and verification of mobile phones and in fully automated robotic production lines
USP: Has a short implementation time and ramp-up phase
Contact details: Ph: 01142535400, [email protected], www.rohde-schwarz.com
Indian branch: Rohde & Schwarz India Pvt Ltd
Model: LSPRNTR-300, Brand: Fluke, Manufacturer: Fluke Networks
Launched last year, the LSPRNTR-300 provides several custom configuration options and is packed with enhanced capabilities for better workforce automation. It runs a series of standardised tests to ensure consistency in workflow and documentation across teams, regardless of skill levels. The LSPRNTR-300 focuses on testing the connectivity and its applications to science. It is used by the PC helpdesks, frontline technicians, network engineers and many others to validate network connectivity and cables, and check if power is correctly being applied to PoE powered devices. It is available for ₹ 37,050.
Key features
- Is a pocket-sized Ethernet tester
- Has a cloud-based management system
- Provides complete end-to-end network connectivity testing
- Enabled with automated cloud based reporting
- Confirms cloud connectivity or internal service reachability
- Has battery power over Ethernet (PoE) operation
- Comes with a one-button tri-state LED interface
- Embedded with Wi-Fi access point to gain details in real-time using your mobile device
- Has a flashlight on hub/switch port
Key specifications
Frequency: 2.412GHz ~ 2.484GHz, ISM band
Weight: 0.116kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 110.7mm x 40.6mm x 32.5mm
Applications: Used in education, managed IT, healthcare, manufacturing, state and local government, etc
USP: Pocket-sized Ethernet tester for complete end-to-end network connectivity testing
Contact details: Ph: +91 80 4000 3888, [email protected], in.element14.com
Indian distributor: Element14
