Anritsu Co., as part of its commitment to developing next-generation technologies, introduces the EDGE evolution test solution. Two new measurement software packages can be incorporated into the MS269xA series that allow the signal analyzers to support 2.5G GSM/EDGE and G EDGE Evolution (EGPRS2) mobile phone systems, giving design and production engineers a system for measuring the RF Tx characteristics of EDGE Evolution base stations, mobile terminals, and devices and components.

Installing the MX269013A GSM/EDGE Measurement Software and the MX269013A-001 EDGE Evolution Measurement Software in the MS269xA Signal Analyzers eliminates the need for a PC to control measurements and achieves fast, accurate results with excellent reproducibility. The small system footprint makes the analyzers well suited for both R&D environments, where bench top space is at a premium, and on production lines, where a PC controller is difficult to incorporate.

With the new software, the MS269xA series can perform ten modulation analyses in 1.5 seconds, ten output RF spectrum measurements in about 2 seconds and ten Power vs. Time measurements in about 2.5 seconds, greatly accelerating the measurement process. Previously, measurement of RF Tx characteristics required time-consuming repeated modulation analyses and measurements of the output RF spectrum and Power vs. Time characteristics.

The MS269xA Signal Analyzers support nearly all popular wireless technologies, including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, W-CDMA, mobile WiMAX, and LTE. The MS269xA’s wideband FFT analysis of 31.25 MHz (optionally up to 125 MHz) supports high-speed continuous measurements, including CCDF, frequency vs. time, spectrum, and power vs. time analysis. Using a patented calibration process, the multipoint amplitude calibration and phase calibration result in an industry-best level accuracy of ±0.5 dB across a 6 GHz span.