Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently introduced the E6607B EXT
wireless communications test set and companion E6617A multiport adapter.
Optimized for non-signaling testing, the EXT/MPA combination increases test
throughput and reduces the cost of test in the manufacturing of current- and next-generation
smartphones and tablets that contain multiformat and multiband technologies.
The EXT is an integrated one-box tester that
includes a vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, high-speed sequence
analyzer and multiformat hardware. It offers future-ready capabilities such as
full cellular-band coverage up to 3.8 GHz (including LTE TDD Band 43) and
support for the fast-sequenced test modes implemented in the latest chipsets.
The compact and cost-effective MPA adds
simultaneous receiver testing, sequential transmitter testing and simultaneous
GPS testing of up to four dual-antenna devices at a time. It does this through
plug-and-play connectivity to the EXT and fully calibrated ports-eight
cellular, four GPS-that extend the test plane to the MPA front panel.
"In early evaluations, the E6607B combined with the E6617A has
shown dramatic improvements in measurement throughput," said Joe DePond,
vice president and general manager of Agilent's Mobile Broadband Operation.
"This blends with our world-class measurement technology and software
applications to help our customers achieve unprecedented improvements in
throughput and cost of test."
To anticipate future needs in manufacturing test, the EXT can be
configured with a variety of X-Series measurement applications for
cellular communications, wireless connectivity and digital audio/video. The new
EXT test set includes three additions: LTE TDD, TD-SCDMA and analog
demodulation. Individual X-Series measurement applications can be included with
the original instrument purchase or added later.
A comprehensive set of complementary software tools accelerates test
development. For example, Agilent Signal Studio makes it easy to create
non-signaling downlink signals (control and test) for use with the EXT. In
preproduction, Agilent Sequence Studio enables engineers to quickly create and
troubleshoot test plans. To help accelerate time-to-volume, Agilent's chipset
software provides a graphical user interface and programming interface to
enable device control, calibration and verification.
On the production line, the EXT helps manufacturers achieve faster test
times and increased yield. One key element is the advanced sequence analyzer,
which works in synchronization with the test modes in wireless-modem chipsets
to eliminate signaling overhead and enable multiple measurements from a single
acquisition.
The E6607B is fully backward compatible in terms of form, fit and
function with the previous-generation E6607A EXT.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Both the E6607B EXT wireless communications test set and the E6617A
multiport adapter are available now, with prices starting at $43,900 and
$19,500, respectively.
Information about the E6607B EXT and the E6617A multiport adapter are
available at www.agilent.com/find/EXT.
Images are available at www.agilent.com/find/EXT_images.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement
company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences,
diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company's 20,000 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.