– ME7873L, ME7832L, and MD8430A with RTD Used in LTE Labs to Ensure 4G Product Performance –

ESSEN, Germany and Richardson, TX – August 26, 2010 – CETECOM, a recognized leader in independent wireless service verification, has selected Anritsu as a supplier of LTE test solutions for device certification and conformance testing. Organizations involved in the development of LTE devices can have their products verified by CETECOM engineers, who will conduct conformance tests using the Anritsu test solutions to ensure the products comply with 3GPP and operator standards.

CETECOM laboratories are equipped with Anritsu’s LTE Conformance and Carrier Acceptance test solutions, including the ME7873L RF Conformance Test System, the ME7832L Protocol Conformance Test System, and the MD8430A LTE Signaling Tester with Rapid Test Designer (RTD) software for execution of operator test plans. The test solutions are being used as part of the certification testing for 3GPP mobile devices.

“CETECOM has recognized the need for additional testing platforms to support the on-going shift to LTE technology,” said Dr. Harald Ansorge, Managing Director of CETECOM. “Anritsu’s LTE solutions allow us to work with developers of products utilizing LTE technology to ensure conformance based upon industry standards.”

“Anritsu and CETECOM have had a successful relationship for years and the selection by CETECOM of Anritsu LTE test solutions is a continuation of that affiliation,” said Michael Spatny, General Manager of Anritsu EMEA. “With device manufacturers and carriers quickly moving to next-generation LTE devices, the ME7873L, ME7832L, and MD8430A with RTD provide CETECOM with accurate, highly reliable and flexible testing platforms to meet the needs of current and future wireless test requirements.”

Anritsu’s highly flexible MD8430A is a core element of all LTE solutions acquired by CETECOM. Using tailored GUIs for each application, as well as additional equipment to fit specific test requirements, these systems provide a complete suite of features and functionality essential to protocol and RF testing, including certification to specific carrier acceptance test plans. The RTD software further allows CETECOM engineers to create independent test cases in a graphical environment, a feature not available with traditional language-based tools.

The ME7873L is an integrated TRX, performance, and RRM test solution that provides the most PTCRB-approved test cases in the industry. It supports testing in either a test call or no-call test mode. LTE bands currently supported include 1 to 14, and 17.

The industry’s most stable and repeatable protocol conformance test solution, the ME7832L features GCF and PTCRB validated test cases, as well as a broad selection of bands aligning with new LTE networks in deployment. For data throughput and data retry validation of LTE devices, Anritsu has developed the ME7833L Carrier Acceptance Interoperability Test Platform.

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is a 100% affiliate company of RWTÜV group with headquarter in Essen, Germany. CETECOM is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards. CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling. Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardization of global specifications for future technologies.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Company (www.us.anritsu.com) is the American 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 operations. 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.us.anritsu.com.

Anritsu Contact:
Kim Collins
Director, Americas Marketing
Kim.collins(at)anritsu.com
972.761.4625

Agency Contact:
Patrick Brightman
Compass|SGW
pbrightman(at)sgw.com
973.263.5475

CETECOM Contact:
Thorsten Stabenau
CETECOM GmbH
+49 (0) 20 54 95 19 0
thorsten.stabenau(at)cetecom.com

Saarbrücken, June 22, 2010. CETECOM ICT Services GmbH has achieved a further important goal in the enhancement of her service portfolio. Recently, EMVCo accredited the CETECOM's SmartCard Technology Laboratory for performing Type Approval Tests for chip cards which are used in cashless payment applications. With immediate effect CETECOM offers testing according to EMVCo Level 1 Electrical/Protocol as well as EMVCo Level 2 CCD/CPA (see also http://www.emvco.com/approvals.aspx?id=104). With this, developers of card applications as well as manufacturers of SmartCards can obtain the EMVCo Card Type Approval testing from CETECOM ICT Services on CETECOM's well-appreciated level of professionalism and speed.

"Already belonging to the market leaders for type approval tests under the EMVCo regime this accreditation for card type approval tests means an important step in the enhancement of CETECOM’s service portfolio and with this in the strengthening of our market position.” said Andreas Ehre, Head of Business Development at CETECOM ICT Services, while also referencing to the EMVCo contactless accreditation for terminals which CETECOM already achieved several months ago. Actually, with this recent accolade CETECOM reaches a status, which barely another test centre has got. This underlines the competence and market orientation of CETECOM's experts, who are always anxious to support their customers with the latest demanded services.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 15, 2010 

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and ESSEN, Germany – Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected CETECOM as a laboratory to test devices for operation on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network that Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum.  CETECOM will validate that the devices meet the minimal performance and conformance specifications necessary to operate on the Verizon Wireless LTE network.

Any organization considering offering devices on the upcoming Verizon Wireless LTE network will be able to work with CETECOM engineers.  Additional details on when a device can be submitted for approval will be available at a later date.
Today’s announcement marks the first time the companies have worked together for device testing.

To learn more about CETECOM LTE testing services and test solutions, visit www.cetecom.com.  Visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE wireless network.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About CETECOM

CETECOM (http://www.cetecom.com) is renowned as a neutral, experienced partner for telecommunications and information technology industries. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, CETECOM offers a unique service portfolio covering the entire life cycle of mobile communications products. CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling. As a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is actively involved in the development and standardization of global specifications for future technologies.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jeffrey Nelson
Verizon Wireless
908.559.7519
jeffrey.nelson(at)verizonwireless.com

Thorsten Stabenau
CETECOM GmbH
+49 (0) 20 54 95 19 232
thorsten.stabenau(at)cetecom.com

CETECOM announces initial validation of LTE RF-Transmitter test cases on Rohde & Schwarz test platform

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2010 – CETECOM has recently submitted the following RF test cases on a Rohde & Schwarz test platform (R&S TS8980 [TP 98]) to the Global Certification Forum (GCF) for validation:

• TC 6.2.2 UE Maximum Output Power
• TC 6.3.2 Minimum Output Power
• TC 6.5.2.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness

These test cases were approved during the GCF-CAG#22 meeting (20-21 April 2010) held in Beijing, China in FDD-7.

This high quality level was reached due to a long validation experience and an outstanding joint effort with Rohde & Schwarz. The recent developments are a big step forward in upgrading of CETECOM’s LTE services and test solutions in general.

"We are constantly improving our services and test solutions to maintain a high level of quality as we adapt to meet the markets' needs," said Dr. Harald Ansorge, CTO of CETECOM according to the recent results at the GCF-CAG#22 meeting. “With this goal in mind it is very exciting to be part of this important process.”

CETECOM will also submit LTE test case validation results to PTCRB Validation Group (PVG) for agreement soon and PTCRB will review these LTE test case validations in FDD-13 from CETECOM on the next PTCRB meeting #60.

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards.
CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling.
Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.

About Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 7400 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.2 billion (US$ 1.7 billion) in fiscal year 2008/2009 (July 2008 to June 2009). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

For more information visit www.rohde-schwarz.com

 
Contacts

CETECOM GmbH, Im Teelbruch 116, 45219 Essen, Germany

Tel.:  +49 2054  9519 0
Fax:  +49 2054  9519 997
E-mail:  info(at)cetecom.com 
Internet:   www.cetecom.com

Rohde & Schwarz

Customer Support Europe:
Phone: +49 89 4129 13774, Fax: +49 89 4129 63778
E-mail: customersupport(at)rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support Americas:
Phone: +1 888 837 8772,
From outside the US: +1 410 910 7988
E-mail: customer.support(at)rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support Asia:
Phone: +65 65130 488, Fax: +65 68461 090
E-mail: customersupport.asia(at)rohde-schwarz.com

CETECOM announces improvement in high-level LTE services after successful validation of LTE protocol test cases on Anite test platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2010 – CETECOM has recently submitted 86 protocol test cases (3GPP TS 36.523-1) on Anite test platform (Anite Conformance Toolset / Anite 9000 Mobile Test Accelerator [TP113]) to the Global Certification Forum (GCF) for validation. This work has now been ratified during the GCF-CAG#22 meeting (20-21 April 2010) held in Beijing, China in FDD-7 and additionally in FDD-13. At the beginning of 2010 GCF had already approved ten (10) LTE protocol test cases, which were presented on the CAG#21 meeting in Sophia Antipolis, France (26-27 January 2010).

The recent developments are a big step forward in the improvement of CETECOM’s LTE services and test solutions; improvements made possible by a long validation experience, a strong partnership, and excellent collaboration with Anite. Furthermore, CETECOM is the only test laboratory actively contributing to the LTE standardisation process in 3GPP RAN5.

"We are constantly improving our services and test solutions to maintain a high level of quality as we adapt to meet the markets' needs," said Dr. Harald Ansorge, CTO of CETECOM according to the recent results at the GCF-CAG#22 meeting. “With this goal in mind it is very exciting to be part of this important process.”

“Anite are delighted with the expertise that CETECOM has provided during the validation of the Anite LTE test cases,” said James Goodwin, Product Manager with Anite. “Working together has ensured that we continue to achieve our mutual goal of meeting the needs of our customers with the most comprehensive LTE protocol testing products available on the market today.”
Plans for CETECOM involve submission of the LTE test case validation results to PTCRB Validation Group (PVG) for review at their next meeting.

Global Certification Forum

GCF (www.globalcertificationforum.org) is an active partnership between network operators, device manufacturers and the test industry. In the ten years since its inception in 1999, GCF has created an independent certification programme to help ensure global interoperability between mobile devices and networks.  By providing the focal point for the world’s most experienced practitioners in conformance testing, field trials and certification, GCF establishes global best practice for the certification of mobile phones and the ever-expanding range of devices that incorporate wireless broadband connectivity.  As its contribution to the smooth introduction of LTE, GCF started working on a global certification scheme for LTE devices in March 2008. 

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards.
CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling.
Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.

Contacts

CETECOM GmbH
Im Teelbruch 116, 45219 Essen, Germany

Tel.:  +49 2054  9519 0
Fax:  +49 2054  9519 997
E-mail:  info(at)cetecom.com 
Internet:   www.cetecom.com

Germany’s new electronic identity card (nPA) has officially been introduced during this year’s CEBIT in March 2010. The nPA supports – among others – online identification and signature functions. To prevent access by unauthorized parties the data on the RFID chip is transmitted through a crypographically secured protocol.

To use these special features the nPA holder must equip his PC with a corresponding card reader CAT-B.  Even though it is pending whether the scheduled launching date of November 1st  2010 can be reached, with immediate effect all referring applications must comply with the BSI (the Federal Office for Information Security) test specifications to ensure an absolute error free functioning, data security and interoperability. 

Sponsor possibility for nPA applications:
CETECOM only recognized testing lab to conduct required BSI-TR 03105 testing

BSI and the Ministry of Economics (BMWi) sponsor manufacturers of nPA applications with a total amount of 24 million euros, the application closing date being April 23. Manufacturers of card readers, who want to apply for sponsorship, must ensure that the reader complies with the BSI standard TR 03119, which can be obtained through the testing procedure BSI-TR 03105 Part 4. Up to now CETECOM is the only testing laboratory recognized by BSI to conduct these particular conformity tests.

By means of intensive tests following the BSI TR-03105 testing specifications potential weak points in card readers and electronic identity cards are uncovered already during the development stage. Moreover, as an accredited testing laboratory CETECOM can also conduct the regulatory conformance tests to ensure your application meets the required EMC and RF standards. The electrical safety tests following EN 60950-1 and necessary vibration tests can also be conducted by CETECOM.

During the last few months CETECOM has developed its test benches to meet the nPA testing requirements. CETECOM´s experts are ready to assist developers with testing the conformity and interoperability of nPA applications. Don’t hesitate to contact the responsible product manager Andreas Marx (+49 681 598 8110; andreas.marx(at)ict.cetecom.de) or your CETECOM account executive for more information on this topic: we’ll be pleased to assist you!

Anforderungen an Lesegeräte für den neuen elektronischen Personalausweis nPA

Auf der diesjährigen CeBit wurde er vorgestellt, der neue elektronische Personalausweis. Zu den besonderen Fähigkeiten des nPA zählen die optionalen Funktionen eID und eine qualifizierte elektronische Signatur. Zur Nutzung dieser beiden Features muss der heimische PC mit einem entsprechenden Lesegerät der Kategorie CAT-B für den kontaktlosen nPA ausgerüstet werden.

Auch wenn es derzeit die eine oder andere Meldung gibt, die den offiziellen Start der Einführung (1. November 2010) hinterfragen, müssen doch die Systeme, die in diesem Zusammenhang ihren Einsatz finden werden, schon heute die Konformität und Interoperabilität mit den in Kürze verfügbaren Ausweisdokumenten unter Beweis stellen.

Fördermöglichkeiten für nPA-Applikationen:
CETECOM das einzige anerkannte Labor für BSI TR-03105 Tests

Bis Mitte April werden Hersteller von Lesegeräten und Applikationen durch das BSI und das Wirtschaftsministerium mit rund 24 Mio. Euro gefördert. Für die Beantragung der Förderung ist das Qualitätssiegel auf dem Leser erforderlich. Dafür ist wiederum eine Prüfung nach BSI TR-03105 Part 4 (sowie nach weiteren in BSI TR-03119 aufgeführten Anforderungen) erforderlich. Für diese Prüfdienstleistung ist CETECOM das einzige anerkannte Labor.

Durch eingehende Prüfungen nach der BSI-Spezifikation BSI TR-03105 lassen sich potentielle Schwachstellen an Lesern und Ausweisdokumenten schon in der Entwicklungsphase aufdecken. Auch die Überprüfung der elektrischen Sicherheit nach EN 60950-1 und die Durchführung der notwendigen Vibrationstests können wir als akkreditiertes Testhaus für Sie im Rahmen der Konformitätstests übernehmen.

Die CETECOM ICT Services hat ihren entsprechenden Service bereits im Laufe des letzten Jahres auf die Anforderungen des nPA angepasst und validiert. Die Experten der CETECOM freuen sich darauf, die Konformität und Interoperabilität Ihrer Produkte gemeinsam mit Ihnen zu erarbeiten, nachzuweisen und sicherzustellen.

Bitte zögern Sie nicht, mit unserem Projektmanagement Herrn Andreas Marx (+49 681 598 8110; Andreas.Marx(at)ict.cetecom.de) oder einem anderen Ihnen bekannten Ansprechpartner Kontakt aufzunehmen.  

CETECOM GmbH becomes one of the first test laboratories in the world to be PTCRB accredited for LTE.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 17, 2010 – CETECOM, a global leader in testing, certification and consulting for the wireless industry has become one of the first test laboratories in the world to be PTCRB accredited for LTE.  This allows CETECOM to begin offering LTE conformance testing to device manufacturer’s targeting the North American market.

During the PTCRB #59 meeting held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A.  CETECOM GmbH became PTCRB accredited for LTE. CETECOM is one of the first test laboratories in the world to have this accreditation.

In December 2009 the CETECOM laboratory in Essen (Germany) enhanced its accredited testing service range for the mobile communications industry. The DGA “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akkreditierung mbH” (former DATech GmbH) confirmed the testing laboratory is competent under the terms of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 to carry out tests in the field of LTE/E-UTRA. 

The accreditations enforce CETECOM’s position as one of the world’s leading test laboratory offering quality service for the latest wireless technologies. 

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards. CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling. Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.

Contacts

CETECOM GmbH
Im Teelbruch 116, 45219 Essen, Germany

Tel.:  +49 2054  9519 0
Fax:  +49 2054  9519 997
E-mail:  info(at)cetecom.de
Internet:  www.cetecom.com

Saarbrücken, 2010-02-19:

Among experts, CETECOM´s testing and certification services are highly valued. Recently, CETECOM has taken an important step to further prove the excellent quality of their services. Up to now accreditations for lab tests or certification services are generally taken for granted. Verified quality of non-regulated approval services, however, is something completely new for CETECOM and also for the market. CETECOM’s “International Type Approval and Global Certification Service” has passed this hard audit procedure and is now ISO 9001 certified.

Gerhard Schirra, Managing Director of the CETECOM location based in Saarbrücken says: “CETECOM differs from practically all competitors in this area. We are aware of the outrider position we take with this certification procedure. Only by means of proven stability and lastingness, a service, which issues the permission for various devices to enter the specific markets world-wide, can have the quality our customers expect from us.”

CETECOM's International Type Approval experts assist their customers in many different branches and more than 150 countries all over the world to bring their customer’s products to the market.

The R&S©TS8980FTA from Rohde & Schwarz will assist CETECOM in deploying its LTE service portfolio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – CETECOM, a global leader in testing, certification and consulting for the wireless industry, has selected the R&S©TS8980FTA RF Conformance Test System to be part of its arsenal of LTE test equipment. The new test system from Rohde & Schwarz, a leading international manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, will help CETECOM support certification testing of mobile devices based on LTE technology. A massive rollout of LTE networks is predicted in 2010 and CETECOM has taken this step to ensure it has the full range of capabilities needed to provide cost-effective and efficient testing for certification programs in all major market regions.

The scalable RF Conformance Test System is designed to cover all GCF and PTCRB Rel-8 RF test cases conforming with the 3GPP TS36.521-1 §6 thru §9  for LTE FDD and TDD modes.

In addition to LTE (E-UTRA) conformance tests, tests cases for WCDMA will also be supported. Integration of HSPA+ is underway. In addition to GCF and PTCRB certification testing, the R&S©TS8980FTA also offers the industry's broadest range of network-operator-specific conformance tests. The highly flexible R&S©TS8980 test platform enables early collaboration with major chipset and device vendors and network operators. This concept provides R&S©TS8980 users access to an unprecedented scope of RF conformance and Network Operator acceptance tests. Early availability of 2 3GPP -- and operator-specific test cases -- helps R&S©TS8980 users radically reduce time-to-launch.

The RF Conformance Test System is a registered platform for GCF and PTCRB. It integrates a range of market-leading Rohde & Schwarz test instruments including the R&S©CMW500PT Protocol Conformance Tester, the industry's first LTE platform to offer validated conformance test cases.

In addition to pure LTE RF certification and Network acceptance, an optional and highly cost-effective integration of the Rohde & Schwarz RRM (Radio Resource Management) platform is available. This allows the implementation of test cases according to 3GPP TS36.521-3. The RRM add-on maximizes the usability of the new R&S©TS8980FTA RF Conformance Test System.

“CETECOM has always positioned itself aggressively with its test solutions for new technologies and standards,” said Dr. Harald Ansorge, CTO of CETECOM. “The R&S©TS8980FTA RF Conformance Test System from Rohde & Schwarz is a huge complement to our LTE roadmap, allowing us to build a strong portfolio of services that meet next generation market demands.”

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards. CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling. Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.

About Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in
electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and
measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as 3 secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago,
Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 7400 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.2 billion (US$ 1.7 billion) in fiscal year 2008/2009 (July 2008 to June 2009). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany. For more information visit www.rohde-schwarz.com

CONTACTS 

CETECOM GmbH
Im Teelbruch 116, 45219 Essen, Germany
Tel.: +49 2054 9519 0
Fax: +49 2054 9519 997
E-mail: info(at)cetecom.de
Internet: www.cetecom.com

Rohde & Schwarz
Customer Support Europe:
Phone: +49 89 4129 13774, Fax: +49 89 4129 63778
E-mail: customersupport(at)rohde-schwarz.com
Customer Support Americas:
Phone: +1 888 837 8772,
From outside the US: +1 410 910 7988
E-mail: customer.support(at)rsa.rohde-schwarz.com
Customer Support Asia:
Phone: +65 65130 488, Fax: +65 68461 090
E-mail: customersupport.asia(at)rohde-schwarz.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Essen & Hod Hasharon, 11 February, 2010: CETECOM, a worldwide leading provider in testing, certification and consulting for the wireless industry, and Altair Semiconductor, a 4G chip company developing the world’s most advanced mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced the successful completion of a joint LTE test session.

The joint LTE test session took place at CETECOM’s high-end test facility in Essen, Germany. Both parties put their individual strengths and experiences in cutting edge developments together to demonstrate the rich capabilities of the new technology. Several different scenarios were setup dynamically during the live session where both SISO and MIMO tests were performed, under various channel coding scenarios.  The tests were successfully conducted using Altair’s FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE, one of the industry’s first Category-3 USB datacard solutions. The ExpressCard reference design UE features Altair baseband and RF chipset – the FourGee-3100/6200, and incorporates full L1 and protocol stack from Altair.

Altair’s FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE Feature Highlights Include:
• Category 3 speeds of 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload
• Power consumption within the USB specification power budget (<2.5W)
• ExpressCard34 form factor with a USB2.0 HS host interface
• Available in select FDD/TDD bands in the range of 700M-2700MHz
• Full-featured, IOT tested LTE L1 and protocol stack

The latest LTE test systems from Anritsu and Rohde & Schwarz were utilized for the LTE test session. CETECOM is the first independent laboratory to be equipped with such state-of-the-art test systems for the LTE technology.

“I am enthusiastic to see CETECOM’s activities take off for a successful LTE business.” said Dr. Harald Ansorge, CTO of CETECOM. “The early availability of the Altair ExpressCard UE is a key enabler to our ability to provide class-leading LTE services and products to our customers. Applications will be a highly important driver for the development of devices and technologies.”

“Altair is one of the first chip vendors with a full-featured and mature product in the market today,” said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at Altair. “We are very pleased to be working with a world class certification and test solution provider as CETECOM, in accelerating the availability of LTE compliance programs, and eventually LTE compliant products.”

CETECOM has a worldwide network of state-of-the art facilities located in Europe, North America and Asia. Its roadmap for LTE test deployment will be accompanied by its already expansive wireless service portfolio.

CETECOM will present its product portfolio at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 15th to 18th 2010.

About CETECOM

CETECOM (www.cetecom.com) is renowned as neutral, experienced partner of the telecommunications and information technology industries and offers a unique service portfolio which covers the entire life cycle of a mobile communications product, contributes to the smooth running of products and applications and ensures that they meet international standards. CETECOM’s portfolio includes consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, 3G, GSM, Application Enabler, OTA Performance and EMC), field trials, certification and approval handling. Being a member of numerous specialist bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardisation of global specifications for future technologies.

About Altair Semiconductor

Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors. The company's products provide device manufacturers integrating any 4G technology into their products with a highly power-optimized, robust and cost-effective solution. Altair’s comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed “O2P™”, Altair’s products are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more information, visit www.altair-semi.com. 

Contacts

CETECOM GmbH, Im Teelbruch 116, 45219 Essen, Germany

Tel.:  +49 2054  9519 0
Fax:  +49 2054  9519 997
E-mail:  info(at)cetecom.de
Internet:   www.cetecom.com

Altair Semiconductor, 6 Ha'harash Street, P.O Box 7158, Hod Hasharon 45240, Israel

Tel:   +972 9 7403045   
Fax:   +972 9 7403049         
E-mail:  info(at)altair-semi.com
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Radio / EN 301 406 v 2.1.1
The new version of the EN 301 406 v 2.1.1 standard referring to the radio interface testing of DECT devices has been harmonized by now. As a result, there are some significant changes compared to the old version EN 302 406. These changes consist mainly of a frequency range extension from 4.0 GHz up to 12.75 GHz for the testing of radiated spurious emissions. In addition it has been defined that starting from now the testing of conducted spurious emissions is only mandatory for devices with external antenna connectors. For devices without an external antenna connector this test is not applicable any more. EN 301 406 v 2.1.1 is suitable to prove CE Conformity with immediate effect; the previous version EN 301 406 v 1.5.1 is still valid until 30.4.2011 (date of cessation)
 
 
EMC / EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1
For the EMC testing of DECT devices the new version of standard EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1 has been harmonized by now. The revised standard defines that starting from now only the audio breakthrough must be checked during the immunity tests "RF electromagnetic field" and "RF common mode for DECT phones". The additional check of the bit error rate, which was necessary in the previous version, is not mandatory any more. For DECT devices without audio interface the bit error rate must still be checked as before. EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1 is suitable to prove CE Conformity with immediate effect; the previous version EN 301 489-6 v 1.2.1 is still valid until 31.5.2010 (date of cessation)
 
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Neuerungen bei Funk und EMV-Prüfungen an DECT Geräten

 
Funk / EN 301 406 v 2.1.1
Für Funkprüfungen an DECT Geräten ist mittlerweile die EN 301 406 v 2.1.1 harmonisert worden. Dadurch ergeben sich bei Funkprüfungen einige signifikante Änderungen gegenüber frühere Versionen der EN 301 406. Im wesentlichen sind dies die Erweiterung des Frequenzbereiches bei "radiated spurious enmissions" von 4.0 GHz auf jetzt 12.75 GHz, außerdem sind "conducted spurious emissions" nur noch für Geräte mit externen Antennenanschlüßen erforderlich. Falls das Gerät keinen externen Anschluß besitzt, entfällt dieser Test. Die EN 301 406 v 2.1.1 kann zum Nachweis der CE Konformität ab sofort angewendet werden, bis zum 30.4.2011 bleibt aber auch die Vorgängerversion EN 301 406 v 1.5.1 noch gültig (Übergangsfrist).
 

EMV / EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1
Für EMV ist die EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1 harmonisert worden. Mit dieser neuen Version sind für DECT-Telefone bei den Störfestigkeitsprüfungen "RF electromagnetic field" und "RF common mode" nur noch die Überwachung des "audio breakthrough" erforderlich. Die bislang zusätzlich geforderte Überwachung des Bit-Error rate ist nicht mehr erforderlich. Die EN 301 489-6 v 1.3.1 kann zum Nachweis der CE Konformität ab sofort angewendet werden, bis zum 31.5.2010 bleibt aber auch die Vorgängerversion EN 301 489-6 v 1.2.1 noch gültig (Übergangsfrist).

Milpitas, CA

CETECOM Inc. announced its newest “Hybrid” chamber is now CTIA accredited to perform testing according to the CTIA Test Plan for Mobile Stations Over the Air Performance.  The Hybrid chamber is the third CTIA accredited OTA chamber at its Milpitas, California facility.  This latest development demonstrates CETECOM’s drive to ensure shorter certification lead times to its customers.

The name Hybrid implies its dual capabilities in testing OTA and Radiated Spurious Emissions – requirements for PTCRB certification.  Testing can be conducted on the following technologies:

Manufacturers and module integrators targeting the North American market can now take advantage of CETECOM’s short test and certification lead times in addition to our comprehensive service portfolio.

**Did you know CETECOM Inc. offers Over-the-Air pretesting services? Pretesting will save you the trouble of debugging during official testing. An efficient and budget friendly choice. Find out more by contacting your local CETECOM representativesales(at)cetecomusa.com.

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Milpitas, CA

CETECOM Inc. was featured in a Special Report on the effects of cell phone radiation. Our SAR lab was utilized to demonstrate how such effects on a human head (or in a testing scenario, a SAM head) is performed. The segment originally aired 12/13/09 on KTVU Channel 2 News (Bay Area, CA) at 10PM PST.

You can view the segment via the link below.

http://www.ktvu.com/video/21964524/index.html

CONTACT

411 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, CA 95035

Tel: +1 408-586-6200

Fax: +1 408-586-6299

Email: click here

CETECOM’s Over-The-Air (OTA) Performance test centre in Essen (Germany) has recently been officially authorized by the CTIA and Wi-Fi Alliance® to execute RF Performance Evaluation of Wi-Fi Mobile Converged Devices on their behalf and according to their test plan.

This program was jointly developed by the CTIA and Wi-Fi Alliance® to provide detailed information on the performance of the Wi-Fi® IEEE 802.11a/b/g and cellular radios in a converged handset. The test plan includes measuring

- the transmit power (TRP) and the receiver sensitivity (TIS) of the Wi-Fi radio
- the compatibility and interoperability between Wi-Fi and cellular radios
- the effects of the Wi-Fi and cellular radio performance when operated simultaneously.

To complete testing the device must be Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^TM for core interoperability and WPA2TM security as well as CTIA certified for cellular performance.

The test results provide network operators the necessary data to choose the best handsets for their networks, thereby offering high performance converged handsets to their subscribers.

Second OTA chamber enables A-GPS tests according to CTIA OTA Test Plan Rev. 3.0

In order to enhance the existing test capacities and capabilities CETECOM has invested in a second test chamber at its OTA test centre in Essen (Germany). The new fully anechoic chamber enables fast and automated measurements of TIS, TRP efficiency and radiation patterns and complies with the CTIA OTA Test Plan Rev. 3.0. In addition to 2G, 3G and Passive Antenna measurements CETECOM can now also perform tests for A-GPS, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®.

Essen/Germany, 10. December 2009

CETECOM ICT Services has successfully been registered for the execution of “radiated disturbance measurements above 1 GHz” by VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference, Japan).

Passing these Tests will be required by VCCI for the verification of ITE-Products (Information and Telecommunications Equipment) from October 1st, 2010 onwards. The execution of the measurements is already available at CETECOM ICT Services. With this registration, CETECOM ICT Services completes its acceptance for VCCI-related services. For many years already CETECOM is VCCI registered for radiation measurements up to 1 GHz for both telecommunications and mains ports conducted interference measurements.