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example of that leadership. As the LTE-Advanced standard evolves, and infrastructure is deployed, we will continue to honor that commitment by working to keep our customers at the forefront of this technology,” he concluded.
Key features of the new W1918 LTE-Advanced library include:
* support for new Rel10 features such as contiguous and non-contiguous carrier aggregation (CA) and downlink /uplink enhancements;
* support for closed-loop coded throughput simulations with up to 8x8 MIMO with fading and active HARQ feedback;
* simulation-based support for proposed MIMO over-the-air testing with standards-based fading, through optional W1715 MIMO Channel library;
* overlay support for 3GPP Release 8; and
* integration with Agilent’s signal generator/signal analyzer families, enabling early R&D validation of both algorithms and hardware.
The W1918 LTE-Advanced library is available as an option to Agilent’s SystemVue 2011.03 release. Both simulation and measurement integration with Agilent instruments will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona Spain, February 14-17, Hall 1, Stand A46. Initial availability of the library is expected in March 2011.
SystemVue is available now at a starting price of approximately $17,000. A free 30-day evaluation copy is available at
www.agilent.com/find/eesof- systemvue-evaluation.
Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of LTE solutions. In addition to addressing LTE basics and test challenges, Agilent offers resources for those requiring more in-depth LTE technology information. Through its close involvement with the evolution of the LTE standards, Agilent is able to offer leading products that give greater insight into testing LTE devices in design, conformance test, manufacturing and deployment.
Agilent Technologies is a premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and
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communications. The company’s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010.
M/A-COM Tech Introduces 250 to 3,000MHz RF Driver Amplifier
The broadband amplifier exhibits high linearity and comes in a plastic surface mount
M/A-COM Technology Solutions recently introduced the MAAM-009563, a two-stage HBT driver amplifier for cellular and WiMAX infrastructure applications.
This driver amplifier covers a broad frequency range of 250 to 3000 MHz with excellent linearity of 47 dBm output IP3 and typical gain of 19.5 dB. The broad operation is achieved using external matching components, where component values are selected to center the 200 MHz instantaneous bandwidth within the overall frequency range. The lead-free SOIC-8EP surface mount plastic package is RoHS compliant and compatible with solder reflow temperatures up to 260oC. The ESD susceptibility achieves a class 2 ESD rating.
“The MAAM-009563 HBT driver amplifier is yet another example of M/A-COM Tech developing industry-leading amplifiers to meet customer and market requirements,” said Jack Redus, Product Manager. “This highly efficient amplifier delivers high linearity and gain, and lower power consumption to cover a broad frequency range for infrastructure applications. In addition to the MAAM- 009563 amplifier, M/A-COM Tech offers a family of RF driver amplifiers covering similar frequency ranges at different power levels to meet a variety of requirements.”
Engineering samples, sample boards and production devices are available from stock.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) is a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components, and subassemblies for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications. The company provides innovative design solutions and products including:
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