Manufacturing test system for WiMAX equipmet

The Agilent MXZ-1000 supports both fixed (802.16-2004) and mobile (802.16e-2005) "last mile" broadband wireless access systems using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint architecture.

Agilent Technologies' WiMAX manufacturing test system is for WiMAX consumer premises equipment (CPE) and PC card manufacturers seeking a calibration and tuning system optimised for high-volume environments.

The Agilent MXZ-1000 supports both fixed (802.16-2004) and mobile (802.16e-2005) "last mile" broadband wireless access systems using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint architecture.

The MXZ-1000 manufacturing test system offers Beceem's BCS120 chipset library and is optimised to directly control Beceem's BCS120 baseband and RF chipset and the WiMAX modem software, enabling the highest possible measurement throughput.

Beceem is the leading supplier of chipsets for the recently ratified, IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard on which Mobile WiMAX is based.

Beceem will certify Agilent's test systems for use by manufacturers that are developing mobile WiMAX products based on the BCS120 chipset.

"MXZ-1000 is not only ideal for WiMAX CPE manufacturers who use Beceem chipset, but also manufacturers who require an optimised solution for a high-volume environment", says Daniel Mak, Wireless Business General Manager of Agilent's Measurement Systems Division.

"We are working closely with several chipset leaders on the WiMAX collaborations to ensure that the MXZ-1000 offers the most complete chipset selections for our customers and continues to be the best-in-class WiMAX manufacturing test system".

Incorporating the Agilent MXA Signal Analyser, MXG Signal Generator and an interface unit into one integrated system, the Agilent MXZ-1000 offers good test speed and superior measurement performance and capability.

It reduces overall cost of test with its advanced performance and optimises investment with its flexible configuration options.

Simple graphical user interfaces are designed to maximise ease-of-use for operators in the fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The high-performance, cost-effective and simple-to-use MXZ-1000 test system is useful for calibration and tuning systems optimised for WiMAX manufacturers.

A principal member of the WiMAX Forum, Agilent is an active participant in the development of WiMAX Radio Conformance Test (RCT) documents and procedures.

Agilent has extended its expertise into manufacturing to help customers get designs to market faster and more efficiently, and will continue to provide comprehensive test tools as the lifecycle progresses into installation and maintenance.

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