Features:
- 1-Slot, C-Size VXI Module
- Powerful Iu and Iub Emulation Test
- Single and Multiple Connection Test
- Diversity Handover Test
- BSTS Component
The success of 3G networks will largely depend on the quality of service perceived by the end-users. The great challenge for Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) is to deliver 3G networks to the high standards expected by regulators, Service Providers (SPs), and end-users. While at the same time, 3G specifications develop to be far more complex and extensive than previous generations.
Those NEMs and SPs who have performed rigorous and comprehensive testing will be differentiated as networks are deployed. Cutting corners during testing will not benefit anyone in the medium to long term.
Testing 3G networks has proven to require significant amounts of processing power. has addressed this issue with the introduction of the E5162A 3G Protocol Emulator (3GPE). When combined with the 3G Test System, the E5162A offers a platform enabling dramatic increases in functional testing performance and capabilities. For more information on 3G Test System applications to UTRAN testing, see the technical datasheet.
After basic Iu, Iub and Iur protocol layer testing is complete (nodeB and RNC are correctly encoding/decoding messages and handling unexpected values to
specification) the focus shifts to verifying timers and state-machines at each protocol layer. These advanced protocol tests, refered to as emulation tests, require the test system to recreate the behaviour of the network elements at each Iu, Iub, and Iur protocol layer.
Each 3G test port requiring protocol emulation will be equiped with a E5162A 3GPE to deliver additional processing power close to the line interface.
After advanced protocol tests have established that the UTRAN equipment is signalling correctly, the next challenge is to verify that the nodeB/RNC/MSC
implemented protocol layers can interact together to establish various types of connections (User Plane bearers) between network equipment. During this
Connection testing phase, the E5162A enables 3GTS features allowing testing of single and simultaneous connections, Diversity Handover, and Traffic tests.
The E5162A is a component to Agilent's Broadband Series Test System (BSTS).
The E5162A Keysight 3G Protocol Emulator may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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