Racal Instruments launched its 6113 EDGE BTS test system at this week's CTIA Show, the first test system of its kind. EGPRS (EDGE) technology is an attractive option for mobile phone vendors since it triples conventional GPRS data rates without needing high levels of infrastructure investment. As network operators convert base stations to become 'EDGE capable' there is the need to be able to test this functionality. A feature that is unique to Racal's 6113 base station test system is that it can test both the transmitter and receiver - conventional systems test only the transmitter.
Unlike current test systems that require the base station to be connected to the network, the model 6113 simulates the network so testing can be carried out without base station connection. This is a huge benefit; as with Racal's GSM solution, base stations will be fully tested prior to them entering service, ensuring the smooth and reliable rollout of an EDGE network.
Racal's 6113 has become the "industry standard" for base station test equipment over the past decade. To date Racal Instruments has delivered over 2000 units to customers around the world. Racal Instruments' customer list includes every major GSM infrastructure vendor and every major GSM Mobile phone service provider in the world."
Posted to the site on 21st March 2003
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