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What does Keysight do?Highlights:
- Cost-effective alternative for comprehensive 2-channel LTE RRH testing
- Single-box solution with a CPRI interface to test RRHs
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2016
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced the E6610A remote radio head tester. With its compact size and 2-channel Tx and Rx with CPRI, this one-box solution is ideal for OEM and component suppliers, distributed antenna system (DAS) vendors, and small cell vendors involved with RRH testing. Additionally, independent repair and service companies will benefit from this lower-cost test solution with its versatility and the ability to test RRHs from multiple vendors.
The RRH tester provides a cost-effective one-box solution for testing LTE-FDD and LTE-TDD RRHs over the 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz frequency range. The tester includes dual RF Tx/Rx channels and a CPRI optical interface to emulate the connection between the RRH and the baseband unit.
"The remote radio head tester is ideal for those seeking a simpler, integrated and lower-cost solution for their manufacturing test needs," said Nana Amoa, product marketing manager of Keysight's Communications Measurement Systems division. "The tester provides the perfect balance between performance and price, one that is significantly lower than alternative solutions."
Cellular base station architectures continue to evolve towards employing RRHs connected to a baseband unit via a CPRI optical interface. The E6610A helps to test the complete RRH in both uplink and downlink modes.
Historically, RRH test systems required customized test setups. Keysight's remote radio head tester is an off-the-shelf one-box solution that covers a wide range of key RF measurements in a single unit for significantly less cost than today's alternative solutions, and it has twice as many Tx/Rx paths.
Additional information about the Keysight E6610A remote radio head tester is available at www.keysight.com/find/E6610A. High-resolution images of the product are available at www.keysight.com/find/E6610A_images.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The E6610A remote radio head tester and options are available to order worldwide. U.S. reference prices are as follows:
| Model/Option | Description | Price |
| E6610A-503 | Remote radio head tester, frequency range 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz | $38,000 |
| Option BR1 | Rx bit error rate (BER) test | $2,000 |
| Option AK1 | Two 10 GB/s SFP transceivers plus 3 m optical cable | $1,000 |
| N5121A | LTE FDD signal creation and analysis software | $3,500 |
| N5122A | LTE TDD signal creation and analysis software | $3,500 |
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is a global electronic measurement technology and market leader helping to transform its customers' measurement experience through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Keysight's electronic measurement instruments, systems, software and services are used in the design, development, manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of electronic equipment. The business had revenues of $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2015. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.
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Contact:
Janet Smith, Americas
+1 970 679 5397
janet_smith@keysight.com
Twitter: @KeysightJSmith
Sarah Calnan, Europe
+44 (118) 927 5101
sarah_calnan@keysight.com
Connie Wong, Asia
+852 3197-7818
connie-ky_wong@keysight.com
