Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has
announced that the Agilent PXT wireless communications test set is now
available for testing voice quality on Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) 4G phones with
the Brüel & Kjær PULSE Audio Analyzer and Head and Torso Simulator (HATS).
Transporting voice over a packet-based
LTE cellular infrastructure poses challenges that make voice-quality testing
essential. The Agilent and Brüel & Kjær solution combines standards-based
test methods with real-world base station emulation, RF test and functional test
to ensure that VoLTE phones will meet user's expectations.
"The performance of our
measurement systems relies heavily on the capability of the test equipment we
support, so we are pleased to announce that, in working closely with Agilent,
we now offer this complete VoLTE audio quality test solution to our
customers," said Lars B. Nielsen, market manager for Telecom & Audio
within Brüel & Kjær. "Our PULSE Audio Analyzer and HATS system offer
an industry-leading platform for audio quality measurements."
"We are delighted that Brüel &
Kjær chose to integrate the Agilent PXT wireless communications test set with
their PULSE Audio Analyzer and HATS system," said Andy Botka, vice
president and general manager of Agilent's Microwave and Communications Division.
"The Agilent and Brüel & Kjær solution will enable operators and LTE
smartphone developers to make breakthrough VoLTE audio quality
measurements."
The Brüel & Kjær PULSE Audio
Analyzer and HATS system support testing based on commonly used international
standards such as ITU-T P.862 PESQ, 3GPP2 and 3GPP audio test specifications.
The Agilent PXT wireless communication test set represents
a significant breakthrough in testing LTE user equipment. It incorporates
flexible base station/network emulation, RF parametric and functional tests
into one integrated unit and extends Agilent's unmatched portfolio of LTE test
solutions for development and verification. Used with Agilent's E6966A IMS-SIP Network Emulator Software, the
Agilent PXT enables VoLTE phones to make end-to-end voice and video calls using
a wide range of industry standard codecs.
Additional information about Agilent's
wide range of LTE measurement and analysis solutions is available at www.agilent.com/find/LTE.
About Brüel & Kjær
Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration
Measurement A/S supplies integrated solutions for the measurement and analysis
of sound and vibration. As a world-leader in sound and vibration measurement
and analysis, Brüel & Kjær use their core competences to help the industry
and governments solve their sound and vibration challenges so they can
concentrate on their primary task: efficiency in commerce and administration.
Information about Brüel & Kjær is available at www.bksv.com.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is
the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical
analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,700
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues
of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.