Product category: Stand-Alone Instruments
News Release from: IFR Systems | Subject: CDPD software test suit
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 26 March 2001
Software tests data on cellular test set
IFR Systems has announced a new software test suite that tests Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) capabilities on wireless cellular handsets and wireless modems.
IFR Systems has announced a new software test suite that tests Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) capabilities on wireless cellular handsets and wireless modems Designed for use with the IFR 2959 Advanced Multi-mode Cellular Test Set, the new software suite allows users to test CDPD performance of mobile phones and modems operating at 19.2Kbit/s
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The CDPD software test suite allows designers, manufacturers and operators to fully test the capabilities of CDPD devices", said Rob Barden, senior product marketing manager, IFR Systems.
"With the increased demand for packet data capabilities, many manufacturers and developers now require advanced test methods for CDPD systems.
IFR's new software will allow users to test various parameters of their devices including power levels and block error rates, as well as protocol performance of their systems".
The 2959 is a low cost and highly accurate cellular test set with a full set of troubleshooting features for AMPS and TDMA (IS-136A) cellular handset and wireless modem testing.
Its CDPD cellular modem tests include GMSK modulation and burst power measurements.
CDPD is a separate packet radio service deployed in many cellular networks.
The 2959's CDPD test mode simulates the functions of Mobile Data Base Stations (MDBS) and Mobile Data Interactive Systems (MD-IS) which provide stimulus and response necessary to test Mobile End Systems (MES), also known as wireless modems.
Existing users of the 2959 with previous versions of software can have their instruments upgraded by purchasing option AC1081.
Owners of the MicroCell 100 test systems can upgrade their units for to the new 2959 specifications by purchasing option AC1082.
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