GCF Approves 80% Of TD-LTE Carrier Aggregation RF/RRM Conformance Test Cases For Anritsu ME7873L

Comprehensive Industry Leading Conformance Test System Verifies Chipsets and Devices Implementing TD-LTE Technology

Anritsu Company announces its ME7873L RF/RRM Conformance Test System has achieved more than 80% of RF/RRM conformance test cases approval by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) related to LTE-Advanced TD-LTE Carrier Aggregation. The approval extends the leadership position of the ME7873L and provides mobile terminal and chipset manufacturers, test houses and mobile operators with a comprehensive test solution for verifying products implementing the TD-LTE technology.

Received in December 2014, the most recent GCF approval solidifies the position of the ME7873L as the most comprehensive conformance test system on the market. In January 2014, it became the first solution to achieve GCF certification approval for better than 80% of its FDD-LTE Carrier Aggregation test cases. Test systems must obtain GCF approval for at least 80% of test cases as a condition for terminal certification by GCF.

“China is deploying LTE-Advanced services using TD-LTE technology beginning this year and Japan and the USA are planning introduction of these services, as well. The GCF approval emphasizes our focus and commitment to obtaining GCF/PTCRB certifications to help bring next-generation mobile broadband systems to market as soon as possible,” said Bob Kersey, Director of Wireless Testing Solutions for Anritsu Company

The ME7873L is the leading RF conformance test system, with the most GCF/PTCRB Approved Test Cases in the industry. The test platform assures the compliance of LTE/LTE-Advanced terminal RF Tx and Rx characteristics and performance with the 3GPP standards. It supports the LTE/LTE-Advanced RF/RRM conformance tests and is being used for carrier acceptance inspection tests in North America, Asia, and Japan.

About Anritsu Company
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments, as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, visit www.anritsu.com.