Tektronix to Supply TD-SCDMA Test Kit to China

Tektronix has announced a new partnership agreement with China's Datang Mobile to provide test and measurement equipment for the development of Time Division -- Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) networks and elements.

TD-SCDMA is a 3G technology that enables operators to increase both the number of users and the data throughput in next-generation mobile communications networks. It is the first Chinese standard accepted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Third-Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Tektronix and Datang Mobile's agreement puts Tektronix' K1297-G20 protocol tester in TD-SCDMA development labs across China, enabling further demand and acceptance of the TD-SCDMA standard.

"Datang is committed to providing an open platform to its partners that is equipped with comprehensive technology, development, testing and manufacturing support, which is the key principle of the TD-SCDMA Industry Alliance. We've partnered with Tektronix because we appreciate the efforts taken by the company to address TD-SCDMA and the Chinese mobile communications market and highly expect, from a long-term perspective, the existing cooperation will be strengthened and sustained through further mutual support," said Dr. Xie Yongbin, Vice President, Datang Mobile. "Tektronix' proven record in China and Datang Mobile's leadership position in this marketplace will enable successful joint development and promotion of the TD-SCDMA standard and related products."

Posted to the site on 14th March 2003