Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed a test software option for the VC3300 wireless communication tester that supports the TD-SCDMA third generation (3G) mobile telecommunications system now being considered for commercialisation in China.   Shipment of this software option will commence at the end of December.

The VC3300 wireless communication tester tests mobile-phone base station connections and wireless communication characteristics with high speed and high accuracy. When test software supporting communication systems such as GSM and WCDMA are installed on the VC3300, it can test mobile phones that are based on both of these standards.

With installation of the newly developed TD-SCDMA test software option, the VC3300 can be used on production lines or at repair centres to test TD-SCDMA mobile phones. Since the test function for this communication system is provided as a software option, no hardware modification is required.

Product features

Easy configuration for specific applications. The measurement function for each communication system is provided as a software option. This means that the function for a new communication standard can be added by simply purchasing additional software, thus eliminating the need for hardware modification.

Accurate testing functions

The test option enables the VC3300 to conduct transmitter and receiver characteristic tests as well as voice loopback tests in a call connected state. The tuning of chipsets in a TxRx mode non-call state is also supported. In which the connection of mobile phones to the tester is established using a dedicated testing process, in place of an ordinary connection.

Major target markets

The enhanced VC3300 is aimed at the development, production, quality assurance, and service departments of mobile phone manufacturers

Applications

The test software option makes the VC3300 ideal for tuning testing and shipment approval testing of call connections, wireless characteristics, voice calls, etc. for TD-SCDMA mobile phone terminals

Contact information

For further information, contact Terry Marrinan, Yokogawa European Test and Measurement Centre on +31 33 464 1856 or terry.marrinan@nl.yokogawa.com.