Keysight Technologies, Inc. today announced the E6650A
EXF wireless test set, the industry’s first one-box tester dedicated
to femtocell manufacturing. The EXF delivers the speed, performance and
scalability needed to ramp up production and lower the cost of test.
Validation with the latest cellular and WLAN chipsets reduces start-up
time.
The EXF reduces overall test time through hardware and software elements
optimized for speed. Each unit can be configured with up to four
transmit/receive (TRX) modules, each of which is a complete vector
signal analyzer and vector signal generator (VSA/VSG). In addition, each
TRX has two full-duplex and two half-duplex ports, enabling users to
create high-density multi-port test stations.
A multi-channel EXF can test multiple devices-under-test and supports
the use of parallel, sequential and hybrid methods in a single chassis.
Capabilities such as advanced sequencing and single-acquisition multiple
measurements (SAMM) further reduce test time.
“As small cells gain momentum, keeping pace with growing demand and
aggressive schedules is easier with access to deeper knowledge,” said
Satish Dhanasekaran, marketing manager of Keysight’s Microwave and
Communications Division. “With our expertise in the testing of
high-performance base stations and high-volume user devices, local
Keysight application specialists can fine-tune the EXF to help
manufacturers accelerate time-to-volume in femtocell manufacturing.”
To meet the testing needs of multi-format designs, the EXF supports 2G,
3G, 4G and WLAN with frequency coverage up to 6 GHz and bandwidth of up
to 160 MHz in each TRX. Specific formats include LTE FDD, LTE TDD, and
more, in cellular, and 802.11a, b, g, n and ac in WLAN. As requirements
change, the ability to upgrade capabilities such as frequency range and
channel count ensures easy evolution and investment protection.
Because Keysight has validated the EXF with leading cellular and WLAN
chipsets, femtocell manufacturers can quickly ramp up from product
introduction to volume manufacturing. To simplify test automation, the
EXF includes standardized SCPI commands and reference drivers.
For faster test migration, the EXF is compatible with the Keysight
X-Series signal analyzers and signal generators commonly used in R&D.
Because the EXF uses the same X-Series measurement applications, it
delivers repeatable results that enable a seamless transition to
manufacturing.
The E6650A EXF wireless test set for femtocells is available now.
More information is available online at www.keysight.com/find/EXF.
High-resolution product images can be downloaded from www.keysight.com/find/EXF_images.
About Keysight Technologies
On Sept. 19, 2013, Agilent Technologies announced plans to separate into
two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of its
electronic measurement business. The new company, Keysight Technologies,
began operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilent on Aug. 1, 2014
with a full separation anticipated in early November 2014. Keysight is
expected to trade on the NYSE under the symbol KEYS.
Keysight is a global electronic measurement technology and market leader
helping to transform its customers’ measurement experience through
innovation in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Keysight
provides electronic measurement instruments and systems and related
software, software design tools and services used in the design,
development, manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of
electronic equipment. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors
created therein. The forward-looking statements contained herein
include, but are not limited to, information regarding Keysight’s
separation of the electronic measurement business; future revenues,
earnings and profitability; the future demand for the company’s products
and services; and customer expectations. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Keysight’s
results to differ materially from management’s current expectations.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, unforeseen
changes in the strength of our customers’ businesses; unforeseen changes
in the demand for current and new products, technologies, and services;
customer purchasing decisions and timing, and the risk that we are not
able to realize the savings expected from integration and restructuring
activities.
In addition, other risks that Keysight faces include those detailed in
Keysight’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including our Form 10, and amendments thereto. Forward-looking
statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Keysight’s
management and on currently available information. Keysight undertakes
no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statement.
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