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Agilent
Technologies Introduces Powerful Suite of Tools for WiMAX
10th November,2004
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced the industry's
first design tools enabling RF and baseband engineers working at the
physical (PHY) layer to create, analyze and troubleshoot orthogonal
frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) signals specified in the IEEE
802.16-2004 standard, often referred to as WiMAX.
The IEEE 802.16-2004 standard, which specifies air interfaces for
broadband wireless access (BWA) systems, is expected to energize the
BWA industry and open many opportunities to deploy systems in
applications that were previously cost-prohibitive. WiMAX enables
multiple services in a wireless metropolitan area network, such as
wireless backhaul for telecommunications,
high-bandwidth/high-reliability remote connectivity, E1/T1
replacements for small- and medium-size businesses, and residential
"wireless DSL" for broadband Internet at home.
"The ability to generate, detect, demodulate and troubleshoot PHY
layer signals is critical to this emerging technology and the overall
success of WiMAX applications," said Pat Byrne, vice president and
general manager of Agilent's Wireless Business Unit. "Agilent intends
to continue developing WiMAX solutions as the market grows and the
technology advances."
Agilent's portfolio of tools for designing and testing WiMAX
components, subsystems and systems is comprised of Signal Studio for
WiMAX (E4438C option H13), the 89600 Series vector signal analysis
software (option B7S OFDM modulation analysis), the PSA Series
high-performance spectrum analyzer with 80 MHz digitizer (option 122)
and the Advanced Communications Model Set in Advanced Design System
(ADS) 2004A.
Thorough Modulation Capability
Agilent's Signal Studio for WiMAX software for the ESG enables
component designers to generate IEEE 802.16-2004-compliant signals for
component test applications. Signal Studio for WiMAX allows users to
select WiMAX signal parameters such as bandwidth, cyclic prefix ratio
(G), sampling factor (n) and frame length as specified in the standard
to configure both downlink or uplink frames.
The Advanced Communication Model Set for ADS 2004A provides modeling
components that help designers create WiMAX-compliant signals and
simulate OFDM base systems, such as WiMAX, WiFi and ultra-wideband (UWB).
When used in a connected solution with Agilent's ESG or PSG signal
generator and 89600 Series vector signal analyzer, designers have a
virtual WiMAX prototyping solution.
Advanced Troubleshooting Capability
The Agilent 89600 VSA software option B7S OFDM modulation analysis
enables thorough demodulation analysis and troubleshooting of OFDM PHY
layer signals when combined with a variety of Agilent digitizers,
including VSA, ESA and PSA spectrum analyzers, 89600 VXI signal
analyzers, and Infiniium oscilloscopes. This new WiMAX software
handles all WiMAX bandwidths with auto-detection of all modulation
formats, plus measurement of all signaling formats, frame lengths,
guard intervals and sampling factors. Used with the Agilent E4440A PSA
spectrum analyzer, engineers can capture and analyze signals with up
to 80 MHz bandwidth. |
