2G (GSM) / 3G (UMTS/W-CDMA) / LTE (E-UTRA)

Conformance testing of a device incorporating the GSM/W-CDMA/LTE technology is typically performed to ensure it conforms to certain technical standards to obtain certifications for its target markets. The type of conformance testing involved depends on the device’s features and integrated technologies. 

CETECOM will assist you in getting your device to the market in the shortest timeframe possible. The CETECOM facilities in Europe, Asia and North America are equipped with various test systems and accreditations to get your device tested and certified according to PTCRB and GCF requirements.

PTCRB Certification

• RF & Protocol conformance testing for 2G/2.5G technologies: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, AMR (GSM 850/900/1800/1900)
• RF & Protocol conformance testing for 3G/3.5G technologies: W-CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA,  A-GPS, (FDD I / FDD II / FDD IV / FDD V)
• RF & Protocol conformance testing for LTE technologies
• TTY and SIM/USIM/USAT Testing
• Application Enabler (AE): MMS, PoC, VT, JAVA, DM, Browsing, SUPL
• TRP & TIS Measurements (Over-the-Air Performance)
• Radiated Spurious Emissions testing
• Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
• FCC & IC testing and certification
• Acoustic (HATS 3.3, 3.4)

For more information on PTCRB certification, click here.

GCF Testing

• RF & Protocol conformance testing for 2G/2.5G technologies: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, AMR (GSM 900/1800)
• RF & Protocol conformance testing for 3G technologies: WCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA,HSUPA, A-GPS (FDD I / FDD VIII)
• RF & Protocol conformance testing for LTE technologies
• SIM/USIM/USAT Testing
• Radiated Spurious Emissions testing
• Field Trials on GCF qualified networks
• Acoustic (HATS 3.3., 3.4)

For more information on GCF testing, click here.

Qualification Testing

• RF & Protocol pre-conformance testing for 2G/2.5G/3G/LTE technologies

Operator Testing

• RF & Protocol Network operator testing for 2G/2.5G/3G/LTE technologies

Background: CETECOM & GSM Testing

When the GSM technology first started making its way into mobile phones in the early 1990’s, CETECOM was involved in establishing what was to become the driving force of the technology’s success.  The development of test specifications and validation of test systems were utilized to create CETECOM’s core line of business in GSM conformance testing.

As GSM matured and other technologies were introduced offering faster data speeds to say the least, CETECOM adapted accordingly to customer and market needs.  Established on its core business in GSM testing, CETECOM’s portfolio has everything a manufacturer and module integrator needs to get their device to the market.

When you utilize CETECOM’s services you are partnering with the leading GSM/W-CDMA/LTE test lab in the world, imparting our knowledge and experience for your benefit.