Long Term Evolution Testing
After a steady evolution of mobile network technologies known as 3G, Long Term Evolution (LTE)/System Architecture Evolution (SAE) has started to become real and is reaching equipment manufacturer laboratories. LTE and SAE are used as analogous phrases; in the remainder of the text we will use LTE.
Core and access networks are changing drastically in all aspects (transport layer, control- and service-plane), which impacts the test methods and strategies that can be applied. LTE moves much of the traditional access network functionality (packet scheduler, QoS, authentication, traffic management, etc.) into the edge of the network, the eNodeB is in the center of LTE test activities.
Because of the flat and lean architecture of this access network, more tests need to be conducted at the air interface compared to 3G or 3.5G networks. Where the IuB interface turned out to be the key measurement access point for testing and diagnosing UMTS access networks, this is no longer the case.
The competitive pressure of various potential 4G technologies (LTE, WiMAX, UMA) makes time to market a critical component for success.
Tektronix LTE Solutions Enable you to
- accelerate time to market
- ensure the fastest introduction of latest and upcoming technologies
- reduce development costs
- reduce necessary lab infrastructure
by providing
- the earliest availability of new protocols and test scenarios
- In-depth decoding of protocols "down to the bit"
- Emulation and Simulations of Network Elements
- Interoperability Test Functionality
- Quality of Service / Error Insertion Capabilities
- Sophisticated Circuit Switched Network Interworking functionality
- TTCN-3 Support
- Data mining features to quickly identify problems
Testing Products
K2Air
The new LTE Uu monitoring probe, supporting test and troubleshooting of LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capability.
K1297-G35
Powerful 2G, 3G and WiMAX Functional and Load tester.
Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)
NSA is a suite of software applications for troubleshooting and optimization of mobile networks and services. It is designed to support the K18 and K15 platforms.
Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)
To help you better optimize your 3G networks, Tektronix Communications brings you the Network and Service Analyzer, a suite of real-time and off-line software applications designed to troubleshoot and optimize those 3G networks and services supported by the K18 and K15 platform.
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K2Air LTE Uu Monitoring Probe
The K2Air probe provides deep dive insight into LTE air interface performance and key eNodeB functionality that can not be monitored on the LTE wire-line interfaces. The probe is fully integrated with Tektronix Communications’ NSA for performance test and monitoring in lab verification and live network troubleshooting environments, and provides seamless, fully correlated LTE wireless and wire-line monitoring.
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K18 Network and Service Analyzer
The K18 hardware probe from Tektronix Communications provides the utmost in flexibility, ease-of-use and cost-efficiency for maintaining an efficient UMTS and UTRAN cell plan. The K18 also monitors WiMAX networks. In short, now you can minimize acquisition costs and obtain the high-speed performance you need. Plus, the modular design and scalability can be expanded as needed and, with two links, it provides an optimal price to performance ratio.
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K1297-G35
The K1297-G35 provides protocol simulation, emulation and monitoring in a single, cost-effective unit. This comprehensive platform provides you with flexible, modular, high-performance hardware and software platforms that allow you to perform Functional and Load Tests on a wide range of interfaces in mobile networks. It’s powerful, easy to use and comprehensive.
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Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
Today's RF signals change over time, often unpredictably. To effectively characterize these signals, engineers need next generation tools that help them solve unexpected problems. Tektronix Real-time spectrum analyzers offer the revolutionary DPX spectrum display with an intuitive live color view of signal transients changing over time in the frequency domain, giving you immediate confidence in the stability of your design, or instantly displaying a fault when it occurs.
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RSALTE Analysis Software
RSALTE provides spectrum and modulation measurements on downlink (OFDMA) and uplink (SC-FDMA) signals in accordance with standard 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
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Testing Products
K2Air
The new LTE Uu monitoring probe, supporting test and troubleshooting of LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capability.
K1297-G35
Powerful 2G, 3G and WiMAX Functional and Load tester.
Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)
NSA is a suite of software applications for troubleshooting and optimization of mobile networks and services. It is designed to support the K18 and K15 platforms.
Need a better understanding of LTE, SAE or any other technology?
As the expert in mobile communication protocol test, Tektronix offers with the Network Diagnostics Academy a series of highly specialized seminars that provide you with the detailed knowledge to master the challenges of the latest developments in mobile communication. If it is technology basics or network planning skills, come and talk to us.
RSALTE Analysis Software
RSALTE provides spectrum and modulation measurements on downlink (OFDMA) and uplink (SC-FDMA) signals in accordance with standard 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
Datasheets
G35 LTE Test Solution Data SheetTesting Products
K2Air
The new LTE Uu monitoring probe, supporting test and troubleshooting of LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capability.
K1297-G35
Powerful 2G, 3G and WiMAX Functional and Load tester.
Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)
NSA is a suite of software applications for troubleshooting and optimization of mobile networks and services. It is designed to support the K18 and K15 platforms.
Testing Products
K2Air
The new LTE Uu monitoring probe, supporting test and troubleshooting of LTE networks with Uu Interface monitoring capability.
K1297-G35
Powerful 2G, 3G and WiMAX Functional and Load tester.
Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)
NSA is a suite of software applications for troubleshooting and optimization of mobile networks and services. It is designed to support the K18 and K15 platforms.
