FLEET, England, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
RAN5 carrier aggregation test case
submission helps to speed up development of
LTE-A mobile devices
Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology,
today announced that it has further demonstrated its protocol test
case leadership with the first LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Carrier
Aggregation (CA) test case verification submissions to RAN5. These
submissions were based on initial verifications originally
submitted by Anite to RAN5 in April of 2013. This key achievement
is a stepping stone towards validation, leading to the inclusion of
these test cases in both GCF and PTCRB device certification
requirements. The test cases were developed using Anite's
Conformance Toolset and in collaboration with major North American
and Asian chipset and device manufacturers.
Carrier Aggregation, a key feature in LTE-A, allows mobile
operators to achieve higher spectrum efficiency and faster data
rates through the aggregation of narrower spectrum bandwidths
instead of large contiguous blocks of spectrum, which is scarce and
not easily obtainable. LTE-A will extend the features of LTE to
deliver the equivalent of a high speed, fixed-line broadband
experience to mobile device users.
As a result of Anite driving the development of LTE-A CA testing
capability, device and chipset manufacturers will be able to
accelerate the development of LTE-A products ahead of formal GCF
and PTCRB certification, expected to commence in the second half of
2013. Since 1997 Anite has consistently pioneered RAN5
conformance test case submissions. Its protocol testing expertise
and experience has enabled it to achieve a leadership position,
which it seeks to maintain as new technologies, such as LTE-A, are
introduced. To date, Anite has been responsible for around
two thirds of all LTE protocol test case verification submissions
to RAN5.
The development and submission of these first LTE-A CA test
cases further highlights the advanced capability of the Anite 9000,
Anite's network simulator platform for lab-based device testing,
which is used by the industry to execute development, conformance,
interoperability and performance testing. The same platform was
used to achieve industry-leading peak data rates for LTE-A CA,
which Anite was first to announce in February this year.
"The submission of these latest test cases to RAN5 demonstrates
the strength of our collaborative relationships with the leading
chipset and device manufacturers in addition to clear product
maturity. These factors are essential as we continue to pioneer the
development of new testing capability for cutting-edge technologies
such as LTE-A and beyond", says Paul
Beaver, Products Director at Anite. He continues, "Anite's
customers can be confident that they are partnered with the
industry experts, supporting their critical testing
requirements."
About Anite
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to
the Wireless and Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the
London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and implements software as
well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and
securely. By using the latest technologies to deliver quality and
cost-effective solutions, Anite meets customers' specific
requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.
Anite offers industry leading device and network test solutions
for an enhanced end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive
test solutions accelerate new device launches and ensure optimised
network performance. As a global market leader with over 20 years'
experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range
of customers including device, chipset and network equipment
manufacturers, mobile operators and test houses. Anite's key
partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test
solutions.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 15 countries
across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please
visit http://www.anite.com.
For further information, please
contact:
Karolina Eklund, Anite, Tel:
+44(0)1252-775245, Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com
Matt Humphries, Babel PR, Tel:
+44(0)207-434-5550, Email: anite@babelpr.com
SOURCE Anite