Source: 3G Americas press release
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published a research report titled, IPv6 Transition Considerations for LTE and Evolved Packet Core. The educational white paper outlines recommendations needed in the Americas region to further build and expand upon a March 2008 white paper titled, Transitioning to IPv6, which 3G Americas published to assist wireless service providers in planning a smooth and successful IPv6 transition.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
AT4 wireless, Inc. selects E2010 Broadband Wireless Test Set for LTE™ testing
Source: AT4 wireless press release
AT4 wireless, Inc. has selected the E2010 Broadband Wireless Test Set to start offering LTE™ testing services in North America for chipset and UE vendors in the early stages of development, becoming one of the first independent test houses to provide design and verification test services for LTE in the world.
AT4 wireless, Inc. has selected the E2010 Broadband Wireless Test Set to start offering LTE™ testing services in North America for chipset and UE vendors in the early stages of development, becoming one of the first independent test houses to provide design and verification test services for LTE in the world.
SySDSoft’s 3GPP LTE Protocol Stack Achieves 225Mbps Data Rate
Source: SySDSoft
SySDSoft, Inc., a leading provider of embedded software for the wireless broadband market, announced today the availability of the first release of its 3GPP LTE protocol stack for User Equipment (UE).
SySDSoft’s LTE implementation incorporates all standard 3GPP LTE requirements and is fully independent of operating system and hardware platform. The stack has been thoroughly tested on ARM9 (190MHz clock) and achieved the highest throughput to-date, namely 150Mbps DL and 75 Mbps UL. The next release is aimed to double these rates.
SySDSoft, Inc., a leading provider of embedded software for the wireless broadband market, announced today the availability of the first release of its 3GPP LTE protocol stack for User Equipment (UE).
SySDSoft’s LTE implementation incorporates all standard 3GPP LTE requirements and is fully independent of operating system and hardware platform. The stack has been thoroughly tested on ARM9 (190MHz clock) and achieved the highest throughput to-date, namely 150Mbps DL and 75 Mbps UL. The next release is aimed to double these rates.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Motorola Reinforces Commitment to TD-LTE
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc. announced today its progress on Time Division Duplex Long-Term Evolution (TD-LTE) commercialization. Motorola will collaborate with operators on TD-LTE trials to be conducted during 2009. This further demonstrates Motorola’s commitment to TD-LTE in order to meet the future needs of operators in China, as well as operators around the world with TDD spectrum and help accelerate the delivery of the personal mobile media experiences globally.
Motorola, Inc. announced today its progress on Time Division Duplex Long-Term Evolution (TD-LTE) commercialization. Motorola will collaborate with operators on TD-LTE trials to be conducted during 2009. This further demonstrates Motorola’s commitment to TD-LTE in order to meet the future needs of operators in China, as well as operators around the world with TDD spectrum and help accelerate the delivery of the personal mobile media experiences globally.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Discretix CryptoCell® Security Platform for 4G LTE Chipsets
Source: Discretix press release
Discretix, the leading global provider of embedded mobile security solutions, today announced that its CryptoCell® security technology has been chosen to provide integrated protection for LG Electronics’ new LTE (Long Term Evolution) chipsets. As the exclusive security technology for LG LTE processors, Discretix will ensure a trusted environment for the coming era of high-definition video and streaming, ultra-high speed downloads and much more.
Unveiled late last year, LG’s LTE chipsets are expected to help facilitate a new wave of 4G devices. LG mobile handsets using LTE technology will support download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 50 Mbps theoretically —up to six times faster than HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) and eight times faster than HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access).
Discretix, the leading global provider of embedded mobile security solutions, today announced that its CryptoCell® security technology has been chosen to provide integrated protection for LG Electronics’ new LTE (Long Term Evolution) chipsets. As the exclusive security technology for LG LTE processors, Discretix will ensure a trusted environment for the coming era of high-definition video and streaming, ultra-high speed downloads and much more.
Unveiled late last year, LG’s LTE chipsets are expected to help facilitate a new wave of 4G devices. LG mobile handsets using LTE technology will support download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 50 Mbps theoretically —up to six times faster than HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) and eight times faster than HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access).
Friday, February 20, 2009
ABI Research will host a Webinar, “Recession and Recovery: The Economy's Impact on 3G+, WiMAX and LTE".
Source: ABI research
ABI Research will host an enlightening Webinar, “Recession and Recovery: The Economy's Impact on 3G+, WiMAX and LTE,” hosted by Jake Saunders (Vice-President of Forecasting), which will investigate the financial performance markers, review the latest mobile operator equipment spending commitments and assess the prospects for 2009/10 wireless infrastructure deployment.
The Webinar will take place Thursday, March 5, at 11:00 AM, US Eastern Time.
The event is free. To register, please go to: http://www.dev.abiresearch.com/webinar/register.jsp.
ABI Research will host an enlightening Webinar, “Recession and Recovery: The Economy's Impact on 3G+, WiMAX and LTE,” hosted by Jake Saunders (Vice-President of Forecasting), which will investigate the financial performance markers, review the latest mobile operator equipment spending commitments and assess the prospects for 2009/10 wireless infrastructure deployment.
The Webinar will take place Thursday, March 5, at 11:00 AM, US Eastern Time.
The event is free. To register, please go to: http://www.dev.abiresearch.com/webinar/register.jsp.
CenturyTel eyes 2010 LTE rollout
Source: Telephony Online
CenturyTel described plans to roll out Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology in 2010 as a means to provide not only broadband access in rural areas but high-speed data mobility elsewhere.
The largely rural telco acquired licenses to the necessary 700 MHz spectrum nearly a year ago, but as recently as last July, the company said it was merely “leaning toward” LTE.
CenturyTel described plans to roll out Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology in 2010 as a means to provide not only broadband access in rural areas but high-speed data mobility elsewhere.
The largely rural telco acquired licenses to the necessary 700 MHz spectrum nearly a year ago, but as recently as last July, the company said it was merely “leaning toward” LTE.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Mobile broadband next-gen battle
Source: BBC News
Rory Cellan-Jones takes a look at the wireless internet to replace 3G currently being tested on the streets of Barcelona.
This article features a video showing driving tests for both WiMAX (provided by Intel) and LTE (provided by Motorola) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. - Hyung
Rory Cellan-Jones takes a look at the wireless internet to replace 3G currently being tested on the streets of Barcelona.
This article features a video showing driving tests for both WiMAX (provided by Intel) and LTE (provided by Motorola) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. - Hyung
China Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone Trials Confirm LTE as a Next Generation Candidate for Seamless Global Mobile Services
Source: Vodafone press release
China Mobile, Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, and Vodafone announce that they have taken significant steps in developing the next-generation technology LTE as a truly global radio access technology, following yesterday’s LTE FDD/TDD Convergence Summit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
As part of their ongoing three-way trials, the operators have successfully demonstrated in laboratory conditions the time division version of LTE (TD-LTE) showing that the technology is capable of operating effectively in both unpaired as well as paired spectrum.
China Mobile, Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, and Vodafone announce that they have taken significant steps in developing the next-generation technology LTE as a truly global radio access technology, following yesterday’s LTE FDD/TDD Convergence Summit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
As part of their ongoing three-way trials, the operators have successfully demonstrated in laboratory conditions the time division version of LTE (TD-LTE) showing that the technology is capable of operating effectively in both unpaired as well as paired spectrum.
LSTI Testing Demonstrates the Mobile Broadband Capabilities of LTE under Real World Conditions
Source: LSTI press release
LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of Long Term Evolution (LTE) equipment vendors and operators, have completed their Proof of Concept (PoC) test phase, demonstrating that the benefits of LTE/SAE in terms of performance and functionality are achievable in real world live-air networks. LSTI measurements are revealing what end users will be able to experience in the real world.
LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of Long Term Evolution (LTE) equipment vendors and operators, have completed their Proof of Concept (PoC) test phase, demonstrating that the benefits of LTE/SAE in terms of performance and functionality are achievable in real world live-air networks. LSTI measurements are revealing what end users will be able to experience in the real world.
Nokia Siemens Networks showcases LTE interoperability using Qualcomm technology
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks, a leading global enabler of communications network solutions and services, is showcasing the future ultra-high speed wireless broadband known as LTE (Long Term Evolution) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The demonstration is 3GPP standard-compliant and leverages infrastructure equipment from Nokia Siemens Networks and LTE terminal technology from Qualcomm, one of the leading chip vendors.
Nokia Siemens Networks, a leading global enabler of communications network solutions and services, is showcasing the future ultra-high speed wireless broadband known as LTE (Long Term Evolution) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The demonstration is 3GPP standard-compliant and leverages infrastructure equipment from Nokia Siemens Networks and LTE terminal technology from Qualcomm, one of the leading chip vendors.
Motorola Brings LTE to Life on the Streets of Barcelona
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc. today announced it has deployed a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network over which it will demonstrate live LTE experiences moving through the streets of Barcelona for the duration of Mobile World Congress 2009.
A nice YouTube video is shown in the press release page. - Hyung
Motorola, Inc. today announced it has deployed a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network over which it will demonstrate live LTE experiences moving through the streets of Barcelona for the duration of Mobile World Congress 2009.
A nice YouTube video is shown in the press release page. - Hyung
Global initiative brings together device, application and content providers to drive the development of innovative services for 4G, LTE and other
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent today announced the launch of a multi-industry initiative - the ng Connect Program – that is dedicated to establishing a rich and diverse ecosystem of infrastructure, devices, content and applications for both mobile and fixed broadband networks including 4G, Long Term Evolution (LTE), GPON and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. The ng Connect Program will bring the benefits of a seamless broadband experience to mobile phones, computers, cars, gaming systems and more, enabling consumers to stream more content, run more sophisticated applications on-the-go, and communicate in the most popular formats of today, and tomorrow.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced the launch of a multi-industry initiative - the ng Connect Program – that is dedicated to establishing a rich and diverse ecosystem of infrastructure, devices, content and applications for both mobile and fixed broadband networks including 4G, Long Term Evolution (LTE), GPON and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. The ng Connect Program will bring the benefits of a seamless broadband experience to mobile phones, computers, cars, gaming systems and more, enabling consumers to stream more content, run more sophisticated applications on-the-go, and communicate in the most popular formats of today, and tomorrow.
Huawei Launches World' s First Unified LTE Solution at Mobile World Congress
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei Technologies ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today demonstrated the world' s first unified frequency-division duplex and time-division duplex (FDD/TDD) long-term evolution (LTE) solution at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The new unified FDD/TDD LTE solution enables more efficient utilization of spectrum resources and helps operators deliver the highest-quality mobile broadband networks at a significantly reduced cost.
Huawei Technologies ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today demonstrated the world' s first unified frequency-division duplex and time-division duplex (FDD/TDD) long-term evolution (LTE) solution at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The new unified FDD/TDD LTE solution enables more efficient utilization of spectrum resources and helps operators deliver the highest-quality mobile broadband networks at a significantly reduced cost.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Verizon Wireless: 4G LTE trials showing 50 to 60 Mbps download rates
Source: ZDNet blog
Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that it is testing 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) service with the aim of launching commercial service in 2010. Verizon Wireless said the 4G LTE network in field trials has demonstrated download rates of 50 to 60 megabits per second, but the final speeds are to be determined.
Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that it is testing 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) service with the aim of launching commercial service in 2010. Verizon Wireless said the 4G LTE network in field trials has demonstrated download rates of 50 to 60 megabits per second, but the final speeds are to be determined.
Verizon Wireless Fosters Global LTE Ecosystem as Verizon CTO Dick Lynch Announces Deployment Plans
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
In a move that will jump-start deployment of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks globally, Dick Lynch, Verizon executive vice president and chief technology officer, detailed plans to build America’s first next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) network during his keynote remarks at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today.
Lynch announced that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, has selected Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent as primary network vendors for its initial LTE network deployments in the United States. Verizon’s announcement comes on the heels of industry-leading LTE network trials in the United States and Europe, carried out in conjunction with Vodafone. These two vendors are expected to build the underlying infrastructure that will enable Verizon Wireless to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE-based service in the United States, starting in 2010.
In a move that will jump-start deployment of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks globally, Dick Lynch, Verizon executive vice president and chief technology officer, detailed plans to build America’s first next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) network during his keynote remarks at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today.
Lynch announced that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, has selected Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent as primary network vendors for its initial LTE network deployments in the United States. Verizon’s announcement comes on the heels of industry-leading LTE network trials in the United States and Europe, carried out in conjunction with Vodafone. These two vendors are expected to build the underlying infrastructure that will enable Verizon Wireless to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE-based service in the United States, starting in 2010.
AT&T Plots LTE in 2011
Source: Unstrung
AT&T Inc. appears to be moving faster with plans to deploy next-generation mobile broadband technology Long-Term Evolution (LTE) earlier than it had previously revealed, saying that it now wants to have commercial services ready in the middle of 2011.
AT&T's senior vice president of architecture and planning, Kris Rinne, gave a brief update on AT&T's plans at the show here on Monday afternoon. The No. 1 U.S. operator had previously said that it wanted to squeeze more out of its 3G HSPA networks before migrating to LTE in 2012.
AT&T Inc. appears to be moving faster with plans to deploy next-generation mobile broadband technology Long-Term Evolution (LTE) earlier than it had previously revealed, saying that it now wants to have commercial services ready in the middle of 2011.
AT&T's senior vice president of architecture and planning, Kris Rinne, gave a brief update on AT&T's plans at the show here on Monday afternoon. The No. 1 U.S. operator had previously said that it wanted to squeeze more out of its 3G HSPA networks before migrating to LTE in 2012.
T-Mobile Gets Real on LTE
Source: Unstrung
T-Mobile International AG says it's as keen as ever on Long-Term Term (LTE) evolution, but the operator doesn't see wide-scale deployments starting until 2011.
"From a technology perspective, the key components [for LTE] will be mainly in place in the latter half of 2010, but other obstacles such as spectrum could put the whole launch date in question," T-Mobile CEO Hamid Akhavan said here at a press conference today.
But before LTE arrives, Akhavan still has plans for beefing up T-Mobile's 3G network. He said T-Mobile will introduce 14.4 Mbit/s HSDPA this year, as soon as devices become available, which will be some time in the second quarter of this year. In addition, the operator plans to test evolved HSPA (or HSPA+) at both 21 Mbit/s and 28 Mbit/s in 2009.
T-Mobile International AG says it's as keen as ever on Long-Term Term (LTE) evolution, but the operator doesn't see wide-scale deployments starting until 2011.
"From a technology perspective, the key components [for LTE] will be mainly in place in the latter half of 2010, but other obstacles such as spectrum could put the whole launch date in question," T-Mobile CEO Hamid Akhavan said here at a press conference today.
But before LTE arrives, Akhavan still has plans for beefing up T-Mobile's 3G network. He said T-Mobile will introduce 14.4 Mbit/s HSDPA this year, as soon as devices become available, which will be some time in the second quarter of this year. In addition, the operator plans to test evolved HSPA (or HSPA+) at both 21 Mbit/s and 28 Mbit/s in 2009.
Rohde & Schwarz and ASTRI demonstrate test solutions for LTE TDD
Source: Mobile Europe
Together with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Rohde & Schwarz is demonstrating the latest developments for the LTE TDD standard at MWC.
In the setup at the Rohde & Schwarz booth, an R&S AMU200A baseband signal generator will generate a base station's LTE TDD MIMO signal received by the user equipment (UE) implementation jointly developed by ASTRI and Innofidei. The signal contains an encoded video stream that is decoded by the UE. The R&S AMU200A is already equipped with two signal sources and one internal two-channel fading simulator. In the demonstration, it will include the option for LTE MIMO fading. This will enable the instrument to add 2x2 MIMO realtime fading in order to assess the effects on the receiver. The unique concept of the R&S AMU200A offers in one box all functions that are required to perform measurements on 2x2 MIMO receivers.
Together with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Rohde & Schwarz is demonstrating the latest developments for the LTE TDD standard at MWC.
In the setup at the Rohde & Schwarz booth, an R&S AMU200A baseband signal generator will generate a base station's LTE TDD MIMO signal received by the user equipment (UE) implementation jointly developed by ASTRI and Innofidei. The signal contains an encoded video stream that is decoded by the UE. The R&S AMU200A is already equipped with two signal sources and one internal two-channel fading simulator. In the demonstration, it will include the option for LTE MIMO fading. This will enable the instrument to add 2x2 MIMO realtime fading in order to assess the effects on the receiver. The unique concept of the R&S AMU200A offers in one box all functions that are required to perform measurements on 2x2 MIMO receivers.
Rohde & Schwarz presents LTE test demonstration with TriQuint Semiconductor at Mobile World Congress
Source: Rohde & Schwarz press release
At the upcoming Mobile World Congress (February 16 to 19, 2009) in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a complete LTE FDD test setup demonstrating the LTE compliance of TriQuint Semiconductor’s latest TRITIUM III PA-Duplexer Module™ family.
For the LTE test demonstration, LTE FDD test signals are generated by the R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generator and transmitted to the UMTS2100 band 1 TRITIUM III PA-Duplexer Module™, TQM676021. Accurate decoding and detailed analysis of the resulting signal are carried out by the R&S®FSV signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz, providing information about the module’s performance.
At the upcoming Mobile World Congress (February 16 to 19, 2009) in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a complete LTE FDD test setup demonstrating the LTE compliance of TriQuint Semiconductor’s latest TRITIUM III PA-Duplexer Module™ family.
For the LTE test demonstration, LTE FDD test signals are generated by the R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generator and transmitted to the UMTS2100 band 1 TRITIUM III PA-Duplexer Module™, TQM676021. Accurate decoding and detailed analysis of the resulting signal are carried out by the R&S®FSV signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz, providing information about the module’s performance.
Qualcomm Introduces World’s First Complete Multi-mode 3G/LTE Integrated Solution for Smartphones
Source: Qualcomm press release
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today introduced the industry's first chipset solution for advanced Smartphones supporting CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. B and Simultaneous Voice-Data Operation (SV-DO), as well as multi-carrier HSPA+ and LTE. The Mobile Station Modem™(MSM™) MSM8960™ chipset is the industry's only complete integrated solution that supports all of the world's leading mobile broadband standards. The chipset is compatible with Smartphone platforms based on Qualcomm's other MSM8x60 chipsets, delivering significant economies of scale to device manufacturers who are designing cutting-edge devices based on those solutions. The MSM8960 is scheduled to sample in mid-2010.
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today introduced the industry's first chipset solution for advanced Smartphones supporting CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. B and Simultaneous Voice-Data Operation (SV-DO), as well as multi-carrier HSPA+ and LTE. The Mobile Station Modem™(MSM™) MSM8960™ chipset is the industry's only complete integrated solution that supports all of the world's leading mobile broadband standards. The chipset is compatible with Smartphone platforms based on Qualcomm's other MSM8x60 chipsets, delivering significant economies of scale to device manufacturers who are designing cutting-edge devices based on those solutions. The MSM8960 is scheduled to sample in mid-2010.
Agilent Technologies, ASTRI, PicoChip Demonstrate Design and Test of TD-LTE Femtocell at 2009 Mobile World Congress
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc., Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), and picoChip today announced a TD-LTE demonstration to be hosted here by the TD-SCDMA Industry Alliance (TDIA).
The demo will use Agilent equipment to test a TD-LTE femtocell jointly designed by ASTRI and picoChip. It will also be the first demonstration of MIMO testing of a TD-LTE femtocell. In addition, Agilent and ASTRI will join picoChip in its booth (1D56) to demonstrate a live HD-video demo using the same TD-LTE technology.
Agilent Technologies Inc., Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), and picoChip today announced a TD-LTE demonstration to be hosted here by the TD-SCDMA Industry Alliance (TDIA).
The demo will use Agilent equipment to test a TD-LTE femtocell jointly designed by ASTRI and picoChip. It will also be the first demonstration of MIMO testing of a TD-LTE femtocell. In addition, Agilent and ASTRI will join picoChip in its booth (1D56) to demonstrate a live HD-video demo using the same TD-LTE technology.
Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate Bench-Top LTE RF Mobile Device Characterization on E6620 Platform
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it will demonstrate LTE EVM, Tx power measurements and downlink transmit diversity for mobile device test using the E6620 wireless communications test set here at Mobile World Congress. Agilent will offer these capabilities for bench-top device test via LTE mobile test software for the E6620, as well as in its design verification test system based on the E6620. This demonstration marks the first-ever public showing of LTE UE RF measurements on a one-box tester.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it will demonstrate LTE EVM, Tx power measurements and downlink transmit diversity for mobile device test using the E6620 wireless communications test set here at Mobile World Congress. Agilent will offer these capabilities for bench-top device test via LTE mobile test software for the E6620, as well as in its design verification test system based on the E6620. This demonstration marks the first-ever public showing of LTE UE RF measurements on a one-box tester.
Agilent Technologies Delivers Wide Range of Commercial Test Products for TD-LTE
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced new commercial test products for TD-LTE: powerful, PC-based software for creating standards-based TD-LTE signals and vector signal analysis (VSA) software with TD-LTE modulation analysis capability. TD-LTE, also known as LTE TDD, is playing an important role in markets where unpaired spectrum is a requirement, particularly in the China mobile communications market.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced new commercial test products for TD-LTE: powerful, PC-based software for creating standards-based TD-LTE signals and vector signal analysis (VSA) software with TD-LTE modulation analysis capability. TD-LTE, also known as LTE TDD, is playing an important role in markets where unpaired spectrum is a requirement, particularly in the China mobile communications market.
Agilent Technologies Delivers First Real-Time LTE Base Station Test for R&D Engineers
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the first LTE real-time signal generation and channel emulation solution for base station test. Agilent's Signal Studio for 3GPP LTE software, designed for the PXB MIMO receiver tester, provides the best base station receiver test capabilities on the market today.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the first LTE real-time signal generation and channel emulation solution for base station test. Agilent's Signal Studio for 3GPP LTE software, designed for the PXB MIMO receiver tester, provides the best base station receiver test capabilities on the market today.
Agilent Technologies, Anite to Demonstrate LTE End-to-End Streaming Video with Signalion, Blue Wonder Communications LTE UEs at 2009 Mobile World Cong
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. and Anite plc today announced they will demonstrate 3GPP LTE interoperability showing end-to-end streaming video with LTE UE devices from Signalion and Blue Wonder Communications. The demonstration will occur here at the 2009 Mobile World Congress. It will feature LTE test equipment and devices that include the Agilent E6620A LTE wireless communications test set, Anite SAT LTE Protocol Development Toolset, Blue Wonder UE chipset and Signalion LTE UE simulator.
Agilent Technologies Inc. and Anite plc today announced they will demonstrate 3GPP LTE interoperability showing end-to-end streaming video with LTE UE devices from Signalion and Blue Wonder Communications. The demonstration will occur here at the 2009 Mobile World Congress. It will feature LTE test equipment and devices that include the Agilent E6620A LTE wireless communications test set, Anite SAT LTE Protocol Development Toolset, Blue Wonder UE chipset and Signalion LTE UE simulator.
Agilent Technologies Now Offers Most Comprehensive Real-Time Diagnostics, Analysis for LTE
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of the test industry's most complete, end-to-end analysis and troubleshooting solution for LTE networks. The Signaling Analyzer Real Time (SART) for LTE provides comprehensive monitoring and network diagnostics by interpreting, correlating and analyzing protocol signaling messages produced by multiple network technologies at mobile network interfaces.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of the test industry's most complete, end-to-end analysis and troubleshooting solution for LTE networks. The Signaling Analyzer Real Time (SART) for LTE provides comprehensive monitoring and network diagnostics by interpreting, correlating and analyzing protocol signaling messages produced by multiple network technologies at mobile network interfaces.
Agilent Technologies Publishes Comprehensive Book on LTE Measurement, Design Challenges
Source: Agilent Technologies press release
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced its new book, "LTE and the Evolution to 4G Wireless - Design and Measurement Challenges," an in-depth examination of the new 3GPP LTE cellular technology and the challenges it poses to engineering design and test teams.
Written by Agilent's measurement experts, the book offers valuable insight into the LTE air interface at the physical layer. Contributions from LTE authorities Dr. K.F. Tsang and Anite Telecoms round out the signaling and protocol coverage. The content provides technical and practical knowledge about the complex LTE technology that is projected to be deployed in 2010.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced its new book, "LTE and the Evolution to 4G Wireless - Design and Measurement Challenges," an in-depth examination of the new 3GPP LTE cellular technology and the challenges it poses to engineering design and test teams.
Written by Agilent's measurement experts, the book offers valuable insight into the LTE air interface at the physical layer. Contributions from LTE authorities Dr. K.F. Tsang and Anite Telecoms round out the signaling and protocol coverage. The content provides technical and practical knowledge about the complex LTE technology that is projected to be deployed in 2010.
Axis Network Technology launches super efficient, triple mode HSPA/LTE/WiMAX power amplifier module and IP linearisation solution
Source: Axis Network Technology press release
Axis Network Technology has introduced a super efficient triple mode power amplifier module and IP linearisation solution, offering a 45% final stage efficiency for UMTS ETSI compliant 64QAM systems at 2.1GHz.
The solution uses just a power amplifier module and IP block resident in the transmitter chain FPGA, therefore, the customer implementation is both simple and cost effective.
Axis Network Technology has introduced a super efficient triple mode power amplifier module and IP linearisation solution, offering a 45% final stage efficiency for UMTS ETSI compliant 64QAM systems at 2.1GHz.
The solution uses just a power amplifier module and IP block resident in the transmitter chain FPGA, therefore, the customer implementation is both simple and cost effective.
Axis NT launches industry leading highest output power LTE / HSPA+ Remote Radio Head; 50W
Source: Axis NT press release
Axis Network Technology (AxisNT) has announced the launch of a range of multi-carrier remote radio heads (RRH) offering multi-standard operation across both 3.5G HSPA+ networks and the planned 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE™) networks.
The industry leading RRHs provide 2 x 25W of diversity multi-carrier RF power using AxisIPR™ advance amplifier technology within 406 x 293 x 153mm (18 litres). They operate over the 1.85GHz – 2.62GHz E-UTRA frequency bands, for either TDD or FDD modulation formats, with models for E-UTRA bands 38 and 40 available for immediate OEM deployment. The units are based on the same innovative design platform as AxisNT’s successful WiMAX RRH, which is already being manufactured and shipped in volume worldwide.
Axis Network Technology (AxisNT) has announced the launch of a range of multi-carrier remote radio heads (RRH) offering multi-standard operation across both 3.5G HSPA+ networks and the planned 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE™) networks.
The industry leading RRHs provide 2 x 25W of diversity multi-carrier RF power using AxisIPR™ advance amplifier technology within 406 x 293 x 153mm (18 litres). They operate over the 1.85GHz – 2.62GHz E-UTRA frequency bands, for either TDD or FDD modulation formats, with models for E-UTRA bands 38 and 40 available for immediate OEM deployment. The units are based on the same innovative design platform as AxisNT’s successful WiMAX RRH, which is already being manufactured and shipped in volume worldwide.
Samsung Partners with Sandbridge to Develop Next-Gen LTE-Capable Platform
Source: Sandbridge press release
Sandbridge announced today that Samsung has partnered with Sandbridge to develop LTE capable platform based on Sandbridge cutting-edge technology. Specifically, Samsung will showcase several LTE devices, including the Sandbridge’s platform at the upcoming Mobile World Congress to be held in Barcelona, February 16-19. LTE communication system is powered by Sandbridge's SB3500 flexible baseband processor—a multi-core, multi-threaded, dynamically reprogrammable processor.
Sandbridge announced today that Samsung has partnered with Sandbridge to develop LTE capable platform based on Sandbridge cutting-edge technology. Specifically, Samsung will showcase several LTE devices, including the Sandbridge’s platform at the upcoming Mobile World Congress to be held in Barcelona, February 16-19. LTE communication system is powered by Sandbridge's SB3500 flexible baseband processor—a multi-core, multi-threaded, dynamically reprogrammable processor.
NEC Develops One of the World's Leading Mobile Terminal Base Station Transmitter Amplifiers
Source: NEC press release
NEC Corporation announced today the successful development of one of the world's most efficient transmitter amplifiers for mobile terminal base stations, a 2.1GHz model that produces 45W of output power per 100W of power consumption.
Transmitter amplifiers are devices that increase the strength of RF signals transmitted from base stations to remote terminals. NEC produced these latest amplifiers by adopting high performance and highly reliable RF transistor technologies, in addition to independently optimizing Doherty RF circuitry with harmonic tuning. These innovations are accredited with NEC's successful creation of amplifiers with one of the world's highest efficiency levels, 45%.
NEC Corporation announced today the successful development of one of the world's most efficient transmitter amplifiers for mobile terminal base stations, a 2.1GHz model that produces 45W of output power per 100W of power consumption.
Transmitter amplifiers are devices that increase the strength of RF signals transmitted from base stations to remote terminals. NEC produced these latest amplifiers by adopting high performance and highly reliable RF transistor technologies, in addition to independently optimizing Doherty RF circuitry with harmonic tuning. These innovations are accredited with NEC's successful creation of amplifiers with one of the world's highest efficiency levels, 45%.
Fujitsu Launches LTE eNodeB Base Station Family
Source: Fujitsu press release
Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today its new BroadOne™ LS LTE eNodeB base station portfolio that addresses power and implementation cost needs of wireless operators as they expand existing networks to include fourth-generation (4G) mobile services. The new eNodeBs feature simple maintenance, easy customization, and are among the smallest and most power-efficient in the industry resulting in lower implementation and operational costs. With these new BroadOne LS LTE eNodeBs, mobile service providers will be able to build their 4G wireless broadband infrastructure at a lower cost and offer end-users 4G mobile service at more reasonable rates.
The BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB family is based on a new architectural concept and will be available in distributed and all-in-one versions. The eNodeBs include superior antenna technologies comprising advanced DSPs to augment advanced RF technology. The BroadOne LS LTE series employs a distributed architecture, consisting of a Remote Radio Head (RRH) and a Base Band Unit (BBU). The BBU comes in both indoor and outdoor models to meet the diverse deployment environments that exist in the network today. The RRH is designed to take advantage of the lower operational cost of an all-outdoor deployment.
Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today its new BroadOne™ LS LTE eNodeB base station portfolio that addresses power and implementation cost needs of wireless operators as they expand existing networks to include fourth-generation (4G) mobile services. The new eNodeBs feature simple maintenance, easy customization, and are among the smallest and most power-efficient in the industry resulting in lower implementation and operational costs. With these new BroadOne LS LTE eNodeBs, mobile service providers will be able to build their 4G wireless broadband infrastructure at a lower cost and offer end-users 4G mobile service at more reasonable rates.
The BroadOne LS LTE eNodeB family is based on a new architectural concept and will be available in distributed and all-in-one versions. The eNodeBs include superior antenna technologies comprising advanced DSPs to augment advanced RF technology. The BroadOne LS LTE series employs a distributed architecture, consisting of a Remote Radio Head (RRH) and a Base Band Unit (BBU). The BBU comes in both indoor and outdoor models to meet the diverse deployment environments that exist in the network today. The RRH is designed to take advantage of the lower operational cost of an all-outdoor deployment.
Xilinx Demonstrates Next-Generation LTE eNodeB Targeted Design Platform at Mobile World Congress to Accelerate Wireless Infrastructure Innovation
Source: Xilinx press release
At the Mobile World Congress 2009 today, Xilinx, Inc. unveiled its product roadmap for delivering the first common platform to integrate the design and development of programmable Long Term Evolution (LTE) baseband and radio subsystems into next-generation wireless 3G and 4G basestation architectures. The modular "targeted design platform" (TDP) creates an end-to-end LTE basestation (eNodeB) design to accelerate development and reduce costs for both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) variants of LTE (see accompanying graphic). This approach gives system developers the flexibility to leverage the LTE eNodeB TDP at their desired level based on product and time-to market requirements.
At the Mobile World Congress 2009 today, Xilinx, Inc. unveiled its product roadmap for delivering the first common platform to integrate the design and development of programmable Long Term Evolution (LTE) baseband and radio subsystems into next-generation wireless 3G and 4G basestation architectures. The modular "targeted design platform" (TDP) creates an end-to-end LTE basestation (eNodeB) design to accelerate development and reduce costs for both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) variants of LTE (see accompanying graphic). This approach gives system developers the flexibility to leverage the LTE eNodeB TDP at their desired level based on product and time-to market requirements.
Xilinx and Wintegra Collaborate on LTE Baseband Targeted Design Platform for Faster, Lower Cost Development of 4G Wireless Basestations
Source: Xilinx press release
At the Mobile World Congress 2009 today, Xilinx, Inc. and Wintegra, Inc. announced joint development of a 3GPP-LTE baseband targeted design platform (TDP) that significantly reduces the "bill of materials" (BOM) cost and power consumption of baseband processing as compared to conventional design approaches. Based on currently available components from both companies, the platform incorporates a high degree of flexibility and scalability, while accelerating the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) products.
At the Mobile World Congress 2009 today, Xilinx, Inc. and Wintegra, Inc. announced joint development of a 3GPP-LTE baseband targeted design platform (TDP) that significantly reduces the "bill of materials" (BOM) cost and power consumption of baseband processing as compared to conventional design approaches. Based on currently available components from both companies, the platform incorporates a high degree of flexibility and scalability, while accelerating the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) products.
Alcatel-Lucent completes first multi-vendor mobile broadband LTE calls in TDD spectrum
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent today announced that it has completed a series of data calls – involving terminals from third-party suppliers - using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum (TD-LTE), a mobile broadband standard that will be used by operators in China and across the globe. The achievement of this key milestone demonstrates Alcatel-Lucent’s commitment to providing all mobile operators with a smooth evolution path to 4G. The test calls were completed by Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell (ASB), Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced that it has completed a series of data calls – involving terminals from third-party suppliers - using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum (TD-LTE), a mobile broadband standard that will be used by operators in China and across the globe. The achievement of this key milestone demonstrates Alcatel-Lucent’s commitment to providing all mobile operators with a smooth evolution path to 4G. The test calls were completed by Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell (ASB), Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China.
Alcatel-Lucent unveils new elements of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband portfolio
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
To help wireless and converged service providers meet the accelerating demand for broadband wireless data services, Alcatel-Lucent today introduced a software module that enables service providers to expand the capabilities of their wireless networks through the rapid introduction of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The software module is a key component of the company’s enhanced NodeB (eNodeB) solution and represents a major step forward in the company’s strategy to support the delivery of next-generation wireless services worldwide.
The software module is already in trials with tier-one service providers around the world, and will be generally available in mid-2009.
To help wireless and converged service providers meet the accelerating demand for broadband wireless data services, Alcatel-Lucent today introduced a software module that enables service providers to expand the capabilities of their wireless networks through the rapid introduction of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The software module is a key component of the company’s enhanced NodeB (eNodeB) solution and represents a major step forward in the company’s strategy to support the delivery of next-generation wireless services worldwide.
The software module is already in trials with tier-one service providers around the world, and will be generally available in mid-2009.
Nortel Connects Mobile World Congress to T-Mobile Headquarters over LTE
Source: Nortel press release
Visitors to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain will be able to see, talk to and play games with LTE users in Bonn, Germany over the world's first international end-to-end LTE connection. Nortel LTE infrastructure technology and LTE devices from LG Electronics will be used to stream live video between the T-Mobile booth at Mobile World Congress and the company's headquarters in Bonn, Germany.
Visitors to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain will be able to see, talk to and play games with LTE users in Bonn, Germany over the world's first international end-to-end LTE connection. Nortel LTE infrastructure technology and LTE devices from LG Electronics will be used to stream live video between the T-Mobile booth at Mobile World Congress and the company's headquarters in Bonn, Germany.
Nortel Completes World’s First LTE TDD 4G Wireless Demonstration in China
Source: Nortel press release
Nortel has successfully completed the first end-to-end video streaming session using a Time Division Duplex (TDD)-based Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, working with commercial grade LTE Base Station and device prototypes in China. This is an important milestone in the development of next generation wireless services for TD-SCDMA mobile network deployments in China, as well as advancing the deployment of LTE for service providers using TDD spectrum.
Nortel has successfully completed the first end-to-end video streaming session using a Time Division Duplex (TDD)-based Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, working with commercial grade LTE Base Station and device prototypes in China. This is an important milestone in the development of next generation wireless services for TD-SCDMA mobile network deployments in China, as well as advancing the deployment of LTE for service providers using TDD spectrum.
Acme turns focus to LTE, media streaming
Source: Telephony Online
Its session border controllers playing a major role in VoIP networks, Acme turns focus to increasingly IP-based wireless networks.
Acme Packet will use next week’s Mobile World Congress show to define the role its session border controller (SBC) will play in next-generation wireless Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Its session border controllers playing a major role in VoIP networks, Acme turns focus to increasingly IP-based wireless networks.
Acme Packet will use next week’s Mobile World Congress show to define the role its session border controller (SBC) will play in next-generation wireless Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Skyworks Introduces the Most Comprehensive Portfolio of LTE Power Amplifiers and Front-End Modules
Source: Skyworks Solutions press release
Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today introduced the industry’s broadest family of power amplifiers (PA) and front-end modules (FEM) for long-term evolution (LTE) applications. LTE has emerged as the dominant 4G standard with all major handset OEMs, infrastructure suppliers, and operators across the globe committed to this technology. According to Strategy Analytics, the global LTE handset market alone is expected to reach 150 million units by 2013.
This multi-band and multi-mode family of products, which now includes two new PA modules and four new FEMs, supports 13 frequency bands - - - the largest across the industry - - - and provides the most complete and flexible set of options for manufacturers developing and building 4G-enabled handsets, infrastructure basestations, wireless PC cards, and a variety of other embedded solutions. The portfolio includes the industry’s first PA modules supporting LTE-FDD for the United States (the SKY77449 and SKY77453) and LTE-TDD for China (the SKY77441); and the industry’s first LTE front-end module for Band VII.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today introduced the industry’s broadest family of power amplifiers (PA) and front-end modules (FEM) for long-term evolution (LTE) applications. LTE has emerged as the dominant 4G standard with all major handset OEMs, infrastructure suppliers, and operators across the globe committed to this technology. According to Strategy Analytics, the global LTE handset market alone is expected to reach 150 million units by 2013.
This multi-band and multi-mode family of products, which now includes two new PA modules and four new FEMs, supports 13 frequency bands - - - the largest across the industry - - - and provides the most complete and flexible set of options for manufacturers developing and building 4G-enabled handsets, infrastructure basestations, wireless PC cards, and a variety of other embedded solutions. The portfolio includes the industry’s first PA modules supporting LTE-FDD for the United States (the SKY77449 and SKY77453) and LTE-TDD for China (the SKY77441); and the industry’s first LTE front-end module for Band VII.
Actix unveils Self-Optimizing Network solution for LTE networks
Source: realwire
Actix, the recognized market leader in automatic optimization solutions, today unveiled it will deliver the world’s first commercial Self-Optimizing Network (SON) system for LTE networks during 2009.
SON virtually eliminates human involvement for network planning and optimization and is a central element of the vision advocated by both the 3GPP and the Next Generation Mobile Networks Group, enabling a new way of managing the performance and maintenance of 4G radio access networks.
Actix, the recognized market leader in automatic optimization solutions, today unveiled it will deliver the world’s first commercial Self-Optimizing Network (SON) system for LTE networks during 2009.
SON virtually eliminates human involvement for network planning and optimization and is a central element of the vision advocated by both the 3GPP and the Next Generation Mobile Networks Group, enabling a new way of managing the performance and maintenance of 4G radio access networks.
Tektronix Communications Introduces K2Air for Monitoring LTE Networks
Source: Tektronix Communications press release
Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide provider of communications monitoring and test solutions, today announced at Mobile World Congress (Booth 1B56) the availability of K2Air, a new monitoring system supporting LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capabilities. K2Air, which collects data via digital RF interfaces e.g. CPRI, completes Tektronix Communications' portfolio of test, monitoring and optimization solutions for LTE operators and network equipment manufacturers.
The K2Air probe provides deep dive insight into air interface performance and key eNodeB functionality that cannot be monitored on the LTE wireline interfaces. The probe is fully integrated with Tektronix Communications' protocol monitoring solutions for performance test and monitoring in lab verification and live network-troubleshooting environments; it provides seamless, fully correlated LTE wireless and wireline monitoring.
Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide provider of communications monitoring and test solutions, today announced at Mobile World Congress (Booth 1B56) the availability of K2Air, a new monitoring system supporting LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capabilities. K2Air, which collects data via digital RF interfaces e.g. CPRI, completes Tektronix Communications' portfolio of test, monitoring and optimization solutions for LTE operators and network equipment manufacturers.
The K2Air probe provides deep dive insight into air interface performance and key eNodeB functionality that cannot be monitored on the LTE wireline interfaces. The probe is fully integrated with Tektronix Communications' protocol monitoring solutions for performance test and monitoring in lab verification and live network-troubleshooting environments; it provides seamless, fully correlated LTE wireless and wireline monitoring.
Tata Elxsi demonstrates LTE eNodeB and UE reference Solution
Source: Tata Elxsi press release
Tata Elxsi, a global technology and product engineering company, today announced the availability of LTE eNodeB and UE Software suites.
The eNodeB solution includes high performance L1 software on the Texas Instruments TCI6487 multi-core DSPs, integrated with Tata Elxsi’s L2/L3 LTE eNodeB software. Designed with a modular architecture and easy-to-use API’s, Tata Elxsi's L2/L3 library is compliant with the latest 3GPP-defined LTE specifications, and is hardware and operating system agnostic, supporting both single and multiple core CPU architecture. The solution is designed to be very flexible, allowing seamless integration with third party components, reducing development risk and shortening time-to-market.
Tata Elxsi, a global technology and product engineering company, today announced the availability of LTE eNodeB and UE Software suites.
The eNodeB solution includes high performance L1 software on the Texas Instruments TCI6487 multi-core DSPs, integrated with Tata Elxsi’s L2/L3 LTE eNodeB software. Designed with a modular architecture and easy-to-use API’s, Tata Elxsi's L2/L3 library is compliant with the latest 3GPP-defined LTE specifications, and is hardware and operating system agnostic, supporting both single and multiple core CPU architecture. The solution is designed to be very flexible, allowing seamless integration with third party components, reducing development risk and shortening time-to-market.
PCTEL and Anite Announce New Drive Test Solution for LTE
Source: PCTEL press release
PCTEL, Inc., a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, and Anite plc, global leaders in wireless testing and optimization, announced today the availability of PCTEL's new, high performance SeeGull(R) EX scanning receiver and Anite's Nemo OutdoorTM drive test solution for LTE networks.
The powerful combination of the SeeGull EX for LTE and Nemo Outdoor enables wireless operators and infrastructure vendors to perform the critical field RF testing required for the deployment and optimization of LTE networks. In particular, network engineers can now benefit from robust SeeGull EX key measurements including a set of Top N measurement modes (for both LTE synchronization channel and reference signals), power level measurements, spectrum analysis, and the new Enhanced Power Scan mode. Anite's powerful Nemo Outdoor network measurement and optimization solution combined with the SeeGull EX provides a user-friendly and flexible solution that can support multiple devices and technologies. Nemo Outdoor will support LTE terminals later this year based on their availability.
PCTEL, Inc., a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, and Anite plc, global leaders in wireless testing and optimization, announced today the availability of PCTEL's new, high performance SeeGull(R) EX scanning receiver and Anite's Nemo OutdoorTM drive test solution for LTE networks.
The powerful combination of the SeeGull EX for LTE and Nemo Outdoor enables wireless operators and infrastructure vendors to perform the critical field RF testing required for the deployment and optimization of LTE networks. In particular, network engineers can now benefit from robust SeeGull EX key measurements including a set of Top N measurement modes (for both LTE synchronization channel and reference signals), power level measurements, spectrum analysis, and the new Enhanced Power Scan mode. Anite's powerful Nemo Outdoor network measurement and optimization solution combined with the SeeGull EX provides a user-friendly and flexible solution that can support multiple devices and technologies. Nemo Outdoor will support LTE terminals later this year based on their availability.
Starent Networks and Samsung Demonstrate First Multi-Vendor 4G LTE EPC-RAN Interoperability
Source: Starent Networks press release
Starent Networks, Corp., a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced it has completed 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE)/Evolved Packet Core (EPC) interoperability testing with the Multi-Vendor Radio Access Network (MVR) from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. As a result of the successful interoperability, Samsung will be demonstrating a live LTE connection at Mobile World Congress, February 16 – 19, in Barcelona.
The LTE demonstration will utilize Samsung’s eNode-B system and Starent’s multimedia core solutions including Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW) and Packet Data Network Gateway (PGW).
Starent Networks, Corp., a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced it has completed 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE)/Evolved Packet Core (EPC) interoperability testing with the Multi-Vendor Radio Access Network (MVR) from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. As a result of the successful interoperability, Samsung will be demonstrating a live LTE connection at Mobile World Congress, February 16 – 19, in Barcelona.
The LTE demonstration will utilize Samsung’s eNode-B system and Starent’s multimedia core solutions including Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW) and Packet Data Network Gateway (PGW).
AT4 wireless launches LTE Protocol Tester T4110
Source: AT4 wireless press release
AT4 wireless T4110 LTE Protocol Test System is a flexible and powerful tool to assist protocol stack teams throughout the development life cycle, from the early stages of protocol stack development to protocol stack certification. The T4110 LTE Protocol Test System enables the creation of user defined test cases by covering a wider range of protocol stack areas while including 3GPP defined protocol test cases support, useful for product certification.
AT4 wireless T4110 LTE Protocol Test System is a flexible and powerful tool to assist protocol stack teams throughout the development life cycle, from the early stages of protocol stack development to protocol stack certification. The T4110 LTE Protocol Test System enables the creation of user defined test cases by covering a wider range of protocol stack areas while including 3GPP defined protocol test cases support, useful for product certification.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Nokia Siemens Networks gives voice to LTE
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Operators can evolve their installed networks to offer an elegant, cost-efficient voice solution for next-generation networks.
With a simple upgrade to their circuit switched core network, over 220 of Nokia Siemens Networks’ customer operators can smoothly start offering Voice over LTE much sooner than they thought.
Long Term Evolution/System Architecture Evolution (LTE/SAE) is the next-generation mobile network technology that enables faster and smoother delivery of new multimedia and rich call applications. Based on a flat, all-IP architecture, it provides the most efficient radio solution for mobile broadband voice and multimedia.
Nokia Siemens Networks has developed a smart approach for providing voice service over LTE networks that operators can implement with simple and cost-effective software and hardware upgrades* to their existing 3GPP circuit-switch core network. The “Fast Track VoLTE” approach provides a cost-efficient way to offer voice over LTE (VoLTE) in any mobile network architecture.
Operators can evolve their installed networks to offer an elegant, cost-efficient voice solution for next-generation networks.
With a simple upgrade to their circuit switched core network, over 220 of Nokia Siemens Networks’ customer operators can smoothly start offering Voice over LTE much sooner than they thought.
Long Term Evolution/System Architecture Evolution (LTE/SAE) is the next-generation mobile network technology that enables faster and smoother delivery of new multimedia and rich call applications. Based on a flat, all-IP architecture, it provides the most efficient radio solution for mobile broadband voice and multimedia.
Nokia Siemens Networks has developed a smart approach for providing voice service over LTE networks that operators can implement with simple and cost-effective software and hardware upgrades* to their existing 3GPP circuit-switch core network. The “Fast Track VoLTE” approach provides a cost-efficient way to offer voice over LTE (VoLTE) in any mobile network architecture.
T3G Completes World’s First TD-LTE End-to-End Application Demonstration on Multimode Soft Modem Platform
Source: BusinessWire
T3G Technologies Ltd., the leading TD-SCDMA terminal system solution provider, has completed the world’s first TD-LTE (Long-Term Evolution) end-to-end application interoperability test (IoDT), based on its Soft Modem Platform for multimode mobile devices. The T3G platform is powered by an embedded vector processor core and is capable of achieving data transfer rates of 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink, and supports multimode TD-LTE/TD-HSPA/EDGE as well as the LTE FDD versions of the standard.
T3G Technologies Ltd., the leading TD-SCDMA terminal system solution provider, has completed the world’s first TD-LTE (Long-Term Evolution) end-to-end application interoperability test (IoDT), based on its Soft Modem Platform for multimode mobile devices. The T3G platform is powered by an embedded vector processor core and is capable of achieving data transfer rates of 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink, and supports multimode TD-LTE/TD-HSPA/EDGE as well as the LTE FDD versions of the standard.
mimoOn and Qasara announce demonstration of high bandwidth video over LTE at MWC.
Source: Qasara press release
mimoOn and Qasara announce demonstration of high bandwidth video over LTE at MWC.
The application will run between mimoOn's LTE eNodeB and Qasara's LTE Virtual UE mobile.
mimoOn and Qasara announce demonstration of high bandwidth video over LTE at MWC.
The application will run between mimoOn's LTE eNodeB and Qasara's LTE Virtual UE mobile.
Nomor Research demonstrates LTE eNB protocol stack at MWC’09
Source: Nomor Research press release
Nomor Research GmbH today announced that interoperability tests of its LTE base station implementation have been successfully completed and will be shown at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from 16th to 19th of February 2009. As part of the tests, the Nomor Research LTE base station protocol stack implementation was tested with Qasara’s LTE Virtual UE mobile terminal implementation based on the latest 3GPP LTE specifications (December 2008).
Nomor Research GmbH today announced that interoperability tests of its LTE base station implementation have been successfully completed and will be shown at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from 16th to 19th of February 2009. As part of the tests, the Nomor Research LTE base station protocol stack implementation was tested with Qasara’s LTE Virtual UE mobile terminal implementation based on the latest 3GPP LTE specifications (December 2008).
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
LTE basestation suppliers address software balance
Source: EE Times UK
Unprecedented global support for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology promises a step change in both the performance and cost-per-bit of wireless data services due as much to the vast economies scale anticipated for LTE as to advances in technology.
But this broad support inevitably means network deployment strategies will vary widely, as operators around the world face decisions on how to manage the long transition from today’s 2G and 3G networks.
For equipment vendors and, by extension their silicon and subsystem suppliers, the challenge is to meet these diverse operator requirements, yet still maintain standardized product portfolios that require a minimum of customization. Inevitably, this is shifting the value in basestation products (eNodeBs) to software-defined systems.
Unprecedented global support for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology promises a step change in both the performance and cost-per-bit of wireless data services due as much to the vast economies scale anticipated for LTE as to advances in technology.
But this broad support inevitably means network deployment strategies will vary widely, as operators around the world face decisions on how to manage the long transition from today’s 2G and 3G networks.
For equipment vendors and, by extension their silicon and subsystem suppliers, the challenge is to meet these diverse operator requirements, yet still maintain standardized product portfolios that require a minimum of customization. Inevitably, this is shifting the value in basestation products (eNodeBs) to software-defined systems.
Motorola Adds Flexibility to Next Generation Cellular Base Stations
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc. today announced the launch of two additions to its base station portfolio: the CTU4 and RCTU4. The next generation radios are both based on Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) technology and are GSM, Evolved-EDGE (EDGE) and LTE capable, offering service providers next generation readiness as well as increased capacity and functionality on legacy equipment. The CTU4 and RCTU4 will be on display at Motorola’s stand (Hall 8, A159) during Mobile World Congress 2009.
Motorola, Inc. today announced the launch of two additions to its base station portfolio: the CTU4 and RCTU4. The next generation radios are both based on Multi-Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) technology and are GSM, Evolved-EDGE (EDGE) and LTE capable, offering service providers next generation readiness as well as increased capacity and functionality on legacy equipment. The CTU4 and RCTU4 will be on display at Motorola’s stand (Hall 8, A159) during Mobile World Congress 2009.
3G Americas and NGMN Alliance Initiate Cooperation on Next Generation Mobile Networks
Source: 3G Americas press release
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, and the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance have today announced a cooperation agreement between the two associations in support of the development and commercialization of next generation mobile broadband technologies and services
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, and the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance have today announced a cooperation agreement between the two associations in support of the development and commercialization of next generation mobile broadband technologies and services
CEVA Unveils Industry's Highest Performance DSP Architecture for 3.5G/4G Terminals and Infrastructure SoCs
Source: CEVA press release
CEVA, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today unveiled CEVA-XC™ -- the industry's highest performance processor architecture designed and optimized for advanced wireless communications. CEVA-XC builds on CEVA's strong heritage in developing DSP cores for cellular baseband, with more than 400 million CEVA-powered wireless handsets shipped to date. The fully programmable DSP architecture supports full transceiver processing for multiple air interfaces in software, including the most demanding 4G mobile standards; LTE class 5 and WiMAX II (IEEE 802.16m), alongside 3G, 3.5G, Wi-Fi, GPS and MobileTV.
CEVA, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today unveiled CEVA-XC™ -- the industry's highest performance processor architecture designed and optimized for advanced wireless communications. CEVA-XC builds on CEVA's strong heritage in developing DSP cores for cellular baseband, with more than 400 million CEVA-powered wireless handsets shipped to date. The fully programmable DSP architecture supports full transceiver processing for multiple air interfaces in software, including the most demanding 4G mobile standards; LTE class 5 and WiMAX II (IEEE 802.16m), alongside 3G, 3.5G, Wi-Fi, GPS and MobileTV.
Ericsson launches industry's most sophisticated core network for LTE and next-generation broadband
Source: Ericsson press release
Ericsson is introducing the industry's most advanced Evolved Packet Core (SAE/EPC) portfolio for supporting operators' LTE network introduction. The portfolio is built on Ericsson's existing packet core products and new functionality will be introduced through simple software upgrades. This minimizes operators' capital expenditure and ensures a smooth transition to the new technology.
Ericsson is introducing the industry's most advanced Evolved Packet Core (SAE/EPC) portfolio for supporting operators' LTE network introduction. The portfolio is built on Ericsson's existing packet core products and new functionality will be introduced through simple software upgrades. This minimizes operators' capital expenditure and ensures a smooth transition to the new technology.
Continuous Computing and Cavium Networks Collaborate to Deliver Performance-Optimized Wireless Solutions for LTE Networks
Source: Continuous Computing press release
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced its collaboration with Cavium Networks , a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, wireless, and storage applications. The joint effort will provide Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) with a combined high-performance solution that can support the complete range of Long Term Evolution (LTE) network elements, from LTE Base Stations (eNodeBs) to Evolved Packet Core (EPC) devices, including Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW), Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway, and Evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG).
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced its collaboration with Cavium Networks , a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, wireless, and storage applications. The joint effort will provide Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) with a combined high-performance solution that can support the complete range of Long Term Evolution (LTE) network elements, from LTE Base Stations (eNodeBs) to Evolved Packet Core (EPC) devices, including Mobility Management Entity (MME), Serving Gateway (SGW), Packet Data Network (PDN) Gateway, and Evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG).
Ceragon Introduces MAST (TM) – End-to-End, LTE-Ready Backhaul Solutions
Source: Ceragon press release
Ceragon Networks Ltd., a leading provider of high-capacity, LTE-ready wireless backhaul solutions, today introduced MAST (TM) – a network architecture that goes beyond “pure transport”. MAST, the Mobile Architecture for Services Transport, includes an interoperable ecosystem, enabling operators to profitably evolve mobile networks by using multiple backhaul and networking alternatives. Built around Ceragon’s leading edge FibeAir® family of products, MAST also includes innovative and multi-functional network solutions from Ceragon partners that complement Ceragon’s offering. With MAST, operators can maximize the potential of existing networks, while benefiting from a clear and cost efficient transition path towards LTE-ready backhaul networks.
Ceragon Networks Ltd., a leading provider of high-capacity, LTE-ready wireless backhaul solutions, today introduced MAST (TM) – a network architecture that goes beyond “pure transport”. MAST, the Mobile Architecture for Services Transport, includes an interoperable ecosystem, enabling operators to profitably evolve mobile networks by using multiple backhaul and networking alternatives. Built around Ceragon’s leading edge FibeAir® family of products, MAST also includes innovative and multi-functional network solutions from Ceragon partners that complement Ceragon’s offering. With MAST, operators can maximize the potential of existing networks, while benefiting from a clear and cost efficient transition path towards LTE-ready backhaul networks.
Nortel Drives Generations of Innovative Communications at Mobile World Congress
Source: Nortel press release
Nortel will showcase 4G all-IP mobile broadband solutions including new carrier applications at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 16 to 19.
Nortel will showcase 4G all-IP mobile broadband solutions including new carrier applications at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 16 to 19.
Xilinx at Mobile World Congress 2009
Source: Xilinx press release
Xilinx, Inc. today announced its participation at Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Spain from February 16 through 19, 2009. The company will unveil its next-generation programmable Long Term Evolution (LTE) targeted design platforms aimed at accelerating wireless infrastructure innovation. Product demonstrations will showcase the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of flexible hardware solutions and LTE IP used in the development of baseband and multimode radio subsystems for 3G and 4G mobile basestations.
Xilinx, Inc. today announced its participation at Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Spain from February 16 through 19, 2009. The company will unveil its next-generation programmable Long Term Evolution (LTE) targeted design platforms aimed at accelerating wireless infrastructure innovation. Product demonstrations will showcase the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of flexible hardware solutions and LTE IP used in the development of baseband and multimode radio subsystems for 3G and 4G mobile basestations.
Nokia Siemens Networks brings LTE one step closer with EPC launch at Mobile World Congress 2009
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks is launching two new products that will make up the key elements of its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network solution for Long Term Evolution (LTE) allowing operators to modernize their core data network to support a wide variety of access types using a common core network.
The Flexi Network Server and the Flexi Network Gateway* will enable operators to efficiently offer a comprehensive range of voice, data, high quality and real time multimedia services using the same ATCA* base platform and will be available for early field deployment in the second half of 2009.
Nokia Siemens Networks is launching two new products that will make up the key elements of its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network solution for Long Term Evolution (LTE) allowing operators to modernize their core data network to support a wide variety of access types using a common core network.
The Flexi Network Server and the Flexi Network Gateway* will enable operators to efficiently offer a comprehensive range of voice, data, high quality and real time multimedia services using the same ATCA* base platform and will be available for early field deployment in the second half of 2009.
Tecore To Unveil 4G LTE Evolved Packet Core at Mobile World Congress
Source: Tecore Networks press release
Tecore Networks, a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today introduced iCore® LTE, the next generation of its all-IP core network platform including support for 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) through simultaneous operation of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) as well as 2G and 3G functions. With the foundational architecture of iCore already in alignment with key LTE principles, the transition to 4G will require the addition of new network elements as software plug-ins, allowing operators to evolve their 2G or 3G networks without forklift upgrades.
Tecore Networks, a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today introduced iCore® LTE, the next generation of its all-IP core network platform including support for 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) through simultaneous operation of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC) as well as 2G and 3G functions. With the foundational architecture of iCore already in alignment with key LTE principles, the transition to 4G will require the addition of new network elements as software plug-ins, allowing operators to evolve their 2G or 3G networks without forklift upgrades.
TD Industry Association Showcases Latest TD-LTE Developments in 2009 MWC
Source: PR Newswire
TD Industry Association will showcase the latest development of TD-LTE on services, products, and cutting-edge technologies from China Mobile, Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE, Datang, Nokia-Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Potevio, Agilent, UT Starcom, Spreadtrum, MTK and Innofidei during the 2009 MWC in Barcelona, Feb. 16-19, 2009. Visitors will have a chance to see the live demo of TD-LTE in the TDIA booth at AV21, Fira Montjuic Barcelona.
TD Industry Association will showcase the latest development of TD-LTE on services, products, and cutting-edge technologies from China Mobile, Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE, Datang, Nokia-Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Potevio, Agilent, UT Starcom, Spreadtrum, MTK and Innofidei during the 2009 MWC in Barcelona, Feb. 16-19, 2009. Visitors will have a chance to see the live demo of TD-LTE in the TDIA booth at AV21, Fira Montjuic Barcelona.
mimoOn integrates LTE software on TI’s high performance DSPs for wireless infrastructure
Source: BusinessWire
mimoOn, a leader in Software Defined Radio Solutions for advanced wireless standards, today announced the integration of its ‘mi!Infra™’ basestation software on Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320TCI648x processors. This integrated solution is particularly suited for the upcoming femtocell and LTE market.
mimoOn, a leader in Software Defined Radio Solutions for advanced wireless standards, today announced the integration of its ‘mi!Infra™’ basestation software on Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320TCI648x processors. This integrated solution is particularly suited for the upcoming femtocell and LTE market.
Catapult Communications Announces High-Capacity LTE UE Simulation Test System
Source: Catapult Communications press release
Catapult Communications Corporation today announced the release of its LTE User Equipment (UE) Simulation test system. Capable of simulating thousands of UEs performing voice, video and data calls over the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI), the patent-pending system addresses a previously unmet need in the telecom test market for cost-effective, full-capacity LTE UE simulation. This testing was previously performed using large banks of manually operated user equipment, or performance was estimated from low-capacity functional tests. Catapult’s new system will help the successful launch of LTE by ensuring that the performance expectations for this newly defined mobile broadband service are met.
Catapult Communications Corporation today announced the release of its LTE User Equipment (UE) Simulation test system. Capable of simulating thousands of UEs performing voice, video and data calls over the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI), the patent-pending system addresses a previously unmet need in the telecom test market for cost-effective, full-capacity LTE UE simulation. This testing was previously performed using large banks of manually operated user equipment, or performance was estimated from low-capacity functional tests. Catapult’s new system will help the successful launch of LTE by ensuring that the performance expectations for this newly defined mobile broadband service are met.
LTE Base Station Challengers
Source: Light Reading
While breaking into the big four is a tall order, there is an opportunity for focused, technology-led challengers to build a sustainable and profitable business in LTE, even if industrial history tells us that not all will thrive.
This article provides a summary of the eNodeB products for Fujitsu Ltd., Motorola Inc., NEC Corp., Nortel Networks Ltd., and ZTE Corp., extracted from the in-depth profiles featured in the recent Heavy Reading report, "LTE Base Stations & the Evolved Radio Access Network," the first detailed, product-specific, independent market research available off-the-shelf on this topic.
While breaking into the big four is a tall order, there is an opportunity for focused, technology-led challengers to build a sustainable and profitable business in LTE, even if industrial history tells us that not all will thrive.
This article provides a summary of the eNodeB products for Fujitsu Ltd., Motorola Inc., NEC Corp., Nortel Networks Ltd., and ZTE Corp., extracted from the in-depth profiles featured in the recent Heavy Reading report, "LTE Base Stations & the Evolved Radio Access Network," the first detailed, product-specific, independent market research available off-the-shelf on this topic.
Monday, February 9, 2009
UMTS Forum sets sights on LTE, 4G
Source: Total Telecom
As UMTS subscribers reach 350 million, Forum looks ahead to future evolution of 3GPP mobile broadband technology from LTE and beyond.
Originally set up to promote UMTS as the 3G technology of choice, the UMTS Forum is now moving on to the next evolution of the 3GPP standard and focusing on LTE.
"We can say after 12 years that we have achieved our goals with UMTS," said UMTS Forum chairman Jean-Pierre Bienaime, speaking to Total Telecom on Friday. "We can see the global uptake of 3G UMTS," with estimated subscribers of around 350 million globally.
Now, Bienaime said the Forum is "strongly representing LTE", although it is under no illusion that networks will evolve overnight: "It has to be modular," said Bienaime, also noting that most mobile operators will not be turning off their GSM networks any time soon.
As UMTS subscribers reach 350 million, Forum looks ahead to future evolution of 3GPP mobile broadband technology from LTE and beyond.
Originally set up to promote UMTS as the 3G technology of choice, the UMTS Forum is now moving on to the next evolution of the 3GPP standard and focusing on LTE.
"We can say after 12 years that we have achieved our goals with UMTS," said UMTS Forum chairman Jean-Pierre Bienaime, speaking to Total Telecom on Friday. "We can see the global uptake of 3G UMTS," with estimated subscribers of around 350 million globally.
Now, Bienaime said the Forum is "strongly representing LTE", although it is under no illusion that networks will evolve overnight: "It has to be modular," said Bienaime, also noting that most mobile operators will not be turning off their GSM networks any time soon.
Qualcomm focused on bilateral deals for LTE IPR
Source: Telecoms.com blog
As new rounds of IPR negotiations over OFDM/OFDMA technologies loom, Qualcomm is out to persuade critics that its approach to IPR is vastly transparent, not to mention fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory. But will that forestall future licensing disagreements?
One cannot think of chipmaker Qualcomm without thinking of intellectual-property rights. Although 65% of the company’s corporate revenues stems from sales of chips, 30% comes from royalties for IPR. With so much of its revenue stream based on IPR, it’s no wonder the company is protective of its patents, not to mention its reputation regarding IPR, which has become tarnished by protracted court battles with companies such as Broadcom and Nokia.
Greg Cobb, vice president and assistant general manager of technology licensing at Qualcomm, talked about these issues at last month’s ATIS-3GPP LTE conference in Dallas, addressing IPR related to LTE and other technologies.
As new rounds of IPR negotiations over OFDM/OFDMA technologies loom, Qualcomm is out to persuade critics that its approach to IPR is vastly transparent, not to mention fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory. But will that forestall future licensing disagreements?
One cannot think of chipmaker Qualcomm without thinking of intellectual-property rights. Although 65% of the company’s corporate revenues stems from sales of chips, 30% comes from royalties for IPR. With so much of its revenue stream based on IPR, it’s no wonder the company is protective of its patents, not to mention its reputation regarding IPR, which has become tarnished by protracted court battles with companies such as Broadcom and Nokia.
Greg Cobb, vice president and assistant general manager of technology licensing at Qualcomm, talked about these issues at last month’s ATIS-3GPP LTE conference in Dallas, addressing IPR related to LTE and other technologies.
Agilent Technologies' New Drive Test Measurements Speed Deployment, Cut Costs of LTE Networks
Source: Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced LTE Receiver Measurements as a software upgrade to its proven drive test platform, protecting customers' previous investments in receiver hardware and offering multiple tests that accelerate deployment of LTE networks.
Network equipment manufacturers and wireless service providers can use the software on Agilent receivers to quickly verify base-station RF coverage, plot accurate coverage maps and validate planning, all of which speeds the deployment of LTE networks. The Agilent platform offers the most practical and least costly option for initial field testing, and reduces the need for a large number of far more expensive "rack-and-stack" test phones. The LTE drive test system is one of many Agilent "Measurement Solutions for a Mobile World" that it will demonstrate at Stand D45, Hall 1, at Mobile World Congress.
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced LTE Receiver Measurements as a software upgrade to its proven drive test platform, protecting customers' previous investments in receiver hardware and offering multiple tests that accelerate deployment of LTE networks.
Network equipment manufacturers and wireless service providers can use the software on Agilent receivers to quickly verify base-station RF coverage, plot accurate coverage maps and validate planning, all of which speeds the deployment of LTE networks. The Agilent platform offers the most practical and least costly option for initial field testing, and reduces the need for a large number of far more expensive "rack-and-stack" test phones. The LTE drive test system is one of many Agilent "Measurement Solutions for a Mobile World" that it will demonstrate at Stand D45, Hall 1, at Mobile World Congress.
Basestation manufacturers can meet carrier requirements to support data-intensive, next-generation mobile applications while keeping an eye on costs w
Source: Texas Instruments press release
Addressing the MIPS-intensive LTE (Long Term Evolution) wireless standard, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE:TXN] has developed the 1.2GHz TMS320TCI6487, a three core digital signal processor running at 3.6GHz coupled with a powerful software library that delivers all of the performance necessary to support LTE's complex algorithms. With TI's new LTE solution, OEMs can extend their current basestation platforms to include new features and more complex algorithms without designing a new board. In addition, TI's optimized software library for LTE leverages specialized accelerators and instructions that further improve the efficiency of today's systems.
Addressing the MIPS-intensive LTE (Long Term Evolution) wireless standard, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE:TXN] has developed the 1.2GHz TMS320TCI6487, a three core digital signal processor running at 3.6GHz coupled with a powerful software library that delivers all of the performance necessary to support LTE's complex algorithms. With TI's new LTE solution, OEMs can extend their current basestation platforms to include new features and more complex algorithms without designing a new board. In addition, TI's optimized software library for LTE leverages specialized accelerators and instructions that further improve the efficiency of today's systems.
mimoOn and CETECOM Announce World’s Smallest Test-Mobile for LTE
Source: BusinessWire
mimoOn GmbH, a leader in software defined radio solutions for advanced wireless standards, and CETECOM, a worldwide recognised solution provider for the mobile communications industry, today announced the world’s smallest Test-Mobile implementation for 3GPP LTE.
The hardware is optimized for minimal footprint (13cm x 16cm x 2cm), as well as for processing power and power consumption; enabling the same Test-Mobile design to be easily evolved to a fully functional mobile handset platform when LTE becomes pervasive in the marketplace. The baseband is implemented on the Sandbridge Technologies’ SB3500® processor, recently announced as the world’s first LTE capable and dynamically reprogrammable multimode SOC, an ideal platform for handsets and data cards. The radio frequency section can support multiple bands through easy front-end upgrades. Channel bandwidths of 20MHz, multiple MIMO configurations, data rates of 100Mbps in Downlink and 50 Mbps in Uplink direction and high trace data rates will all be supported. The PHY and protocol stack software will all be fully featured based on the Release 8 36.XXX series specifications from 3GPP.
mimoOn GmbH, a leader in software defined radio solutions for advanced wireless standards, and CETECOM, a worldwide recognised solution provider for the mobile communications industry, today announced the world’s smallest Test-Mobile implementation for 3GPP LTE.
The hardware is optimized for minimal footprint (13cm x 16cm x 2cm), as well as for processing power and power consumption; enabling the same Test-Mobile design to be easily evolved to a fully functional mobile handset platform when LTE becomes pervasive in the marketplace. The baseband is implemented on the Sandbridge Technologies’ SB3500® processor, recently announced as the world’s first LTE capable and dynamically reprogrammable multimode SOC, an ideal platform for handsets and data cards. The radio frequency section can support multiple bands through easy front-end upgrades. Channel bandwidths of 20MHz, multiple MIMO configurations, data rates of 100Mbps in Downlink and 50 Mbps in Uplink direction and high trace data rates will all be supported. The PHY and protocol stack software will all be fully featured based on the Release 8 36.XXX series specifications from 3GPP.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Technical papers on LTE in Feb. 2009 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine
The Feb. 2009 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine features a section called LTE Part I: Core Network. The section is a collection of papers and editorials on LTE network architecture. The second part which will probably appear in next month's issue will focus on RAN technology and standards.
Slides available from recent ATIS LTE conference
Slides from the major LTE players are available for download at http://www.atis.org/LTE/index.asp. It looks like the most comprehensive LTE technology/market information presented recently.
New Flexi from Nokia Siemens Networks opens a cost-effective evolution path from 2G and 3G to LTE
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks has today made the evolution path from 2G and 3G to LTE faster, greener and more cost-effective than ever with the launch of Flexi Multiradio Base Station. Building on the company’s market leading Flexi Base Station platform, the new Multiradio Flexi expands its supported technologies to cover GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE - all running concurrently in a single unit.
Flexi Multiradio Base Station meets the needs of new and existing 2G and 3G operators who can use their existing infrastructure to deploy new network-wide technologies via simple software upgrade to 3G or LTE. The flexibility of a true multiradio base station removes the risk from balancing investments made in 2G, 3G and LTE, providing operators with future-proof options. The new Multiradio Flexi is also backward compatible with current Flexi Base Station, enabling capacity upgrades to existing Base Station sites.The product also fits CDMA operators who intend to migrate to WCDMA/HSPA or LTE.
Nokia Siemens Networks has today made the evolution path from 2G and 3G to LTE faster, greener and more cost-effective than ever with the launch of Flexi Multiradio Base Station. Building on the company’s market leading Flexi Base Station platform, the new Multiradio Flexi expands its supported technologies to cover GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE - all running concurrently in a single unit.
Flexi Multiradio Base Station meets the needs of new and existing 2G and 3G operators who can use their existing infrastructure to deploy new network-wide technologies via simple software upgrade to 3G or LTE. The flexibility of a true multiradio base station removes the risk from balancing investments made in 2G, 3G and LTE, providing operators with future-proof options. The new Multiradio Flexi is also backward compatible with current Flexi Base Station, enabling capacity upgrades to existing Base Station sites.The product also fits CDMA operators who intend to migrate to WCDMA/HSPA or LTE.
ZTE to Showcase Next-Generation Integrated LTE Solutions at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2009
Source: ZTE press release
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, in line with its corporate theme ‘Talking to the Future’, is to showcase various next-generation integrated end-to-end LTE solutions at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2009, the most influential mobility technology industry event that will be held in Barcelona, Spain from February 16 – 19, 2009.
ZTE will be demonstrating several LTE solutions at the premier telecom show that all represent the company’s philosophy for ‘Green, Integrated and Efficient’ communication technology. Among the solutions that will be exhibited include ZTE’s TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE, full-IP platform-based FMC core network, SAE EPC which is tailored-made for LTE, as well as intelligent terminal products, LTE-TDD wireless game services and SDR-based multi-mode base stations. These products further demonstrate ZTE’s capabilities in providing comprehensive and fully integrated solutions for GSM/CDMA, UMTS/EV-DO and LTE.
ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, in line with its corporate theme ‘Talking to the Future’, is to showcase various next-generation integrated end-to-end LTE solutions at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2009, the most influential mobility technology industry event that will be held in Barcelona, Spain from February 16 – 19, 2009.
ZTE will be demonstrating several LTE solutions at the premier telecom show that all represent the company’s philosophy for ‘Green, Integrated and Efficient’ communication technology. Among the solutions that will be exhibited include ZTE’s TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE, full-IP platform-based FMC core network, SAE EPC which is tailored-made for LTE, as well as intelligent terminal products, LTE-TDD wireless game services and SDR-based multi-mode base stations. These products further demonstrate ZTE’s capabilities in providing comprehensive and fully integrated solutions for GSM/CDMA, UMTS/EV-DO and LTE.
Huawei Joins Vodafone LTE Trial
Source: Unstrung
Vodafone Group plc is testing Long-Term Evolution (LTE) equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Unstrung has learned.
The Chinese vendor joins five other equipment suppliers taking part in the joint LTE trial project at Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, according to an industry source and confirmed by a Vodafone spokesman.
The two operators have been testing equipment from Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson AB, Huawei, Motorola Inc., Nokia Siemens Networks , and Nortel Networks Ltd. in their 4G collaboration.
Vodafone Group plc is testing Long-Term Evolution (LTE) equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Unstrung has learned.
The Chinese vendor joins five other equipment suppliers taking part in the joint LTE trial project at Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, according to an industry source and confirmed by a Vodafone spokesman.
The two operators have been testing equipment from Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson AB, Huawei, Motorola Inc., Nokia Siemens Networks , and Nortel Networks Ltd. in their 4G collaboration.
Nujira resets cost, efficiency benchmark for 4G handset RF front end
Source: Nujira press release
Nujira is enabling the most compact and efficient ever 4G (LTE and WiMAX) handset RF front end with the launch of Coolteq™-l, which is being unveiled at Mobile World Congress. Coolteq-l migrates Nujira’s sucessful High Accuracy Tracking (HAT™) technology from the base station to the terminal.
Nujira is enabling the most compact and efficient ever 4G (LTE and WiMAX) handset RF front end with the launch of Coolteq™-l, which is being unveiled at Mobile World Congress. Coolteq-l migrates Nujira’s sucessful High Accuracy Tracking (HAT™) technology from the base station to the terminal.
Motorola Launches Long Term Evolution (LTE) Trial Network in the UK
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc. today launched its LTE trial network and testing lab in Swindon, UK. The occasion was marked with a live, over the air, standards compliant LTE call during which high-speed data services were streamed using Motorola’s LTE infrastructure operating in the 2.6GHz spectrum and a prototype LTE device.
Motorola, Inc. today launched its LTE trial network and testing lab in Swindon, UK. The occasion was marked with a live, over the air, standards compliant LTE call during which high-speed data services were streamed using Motorola’s LTE infrastructure operating in the 2.6GHz spectrum and a prototype LTE device.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Azimuth Systems Delivers Universal Frequency MIMO Channel Emulator for Testing of LTE, WiMAX, and 2G/3G Wireless Technologies
Source: Azimuth Systems press release
Azimuth Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators for broadband wireless technologies, today announced the availability of the ACE™ MX MIMO Channel Emulator, a purpose-built, enhanced testing solution architected to meet the demanding needs of Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) and orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)-based systems. Built upon the unmatched success and performance of the company’s industry-leading WiMAX and Wi-Fi channel emulators, the ACE MX provides the advanced channel emulation features required for testing LTE and other advanced wireless infrastructure equipment and devices. The new ACE MX also includes all of the backwards-compatible channel emulation features required to test 2G/3G cellular products.
Azimuth Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators for broadband wireless technologies, today announced the availability of the ACE™ MX MIMO Channel Emulator, a purpose-built, enhanced testing solution architected to meet the demanding needs of Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) and orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)-based systems. Built upon the unmatched success and performance of the company’s industry-leading WiMAX and Wi-Fi channel emulators, the ACE MX provides the advanced channel emulation features required for testing LTE and other advanced wireless infrastructure equipment and devices. The new ACE MX also includes all of the backwards-compatible channel emulation features required to test 2G/3G cellular products.
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