AT4 Wireless/Aeroflex Conformance Test Systems Chosen as the Official Test Equipment for WiMAX Certification
14 February 2008
Aeroflex and AT4 wireless have announced that the WiMAX Forum has selected the Aeroflex/AT4 wireless MINT223X protocol conformance test (PCT) system and the AT4 wireless MINT T2110 radio conformance test (RCT) system to be the official test equipment for WiMAX certification (802.16-2005).The MINT 223X system was developed jointly by Aeroflex and AT4 wireless. Both systems will be used actively for WiMAX equipment certification at the first worldwide WiMAX Forum-designated certification laboratory. This lab was established on behalf of the WiMAX Forum within AT4 wireless’ comprehensive wireless certification and testing facility in Malaga, Spain.
“We are extremely pleased to be able to count on the test capabilities of the AT4 wireless RCT systems and Aeroflex/AT4 wireless PCT systems in the WiMAX Forum-designated certification laboratory,” said Jose de la Plaza, who is responsible for the operation of the WiMAX Forum Designated Certification Laboratory. “In order to quickly manage the WiMAX certification process, we need to draw upon the technical innovation and extensive understanding of WiMAX technology that leading test equipment developers like Aeroflex and AT4 wireless provide.”
“The designation of our conformance test systems as official test equipment for WiMAX certification is a testament to our market leadership in WiMAX test,” added Paul Argent, Director of Infrastructure Products, Aeroflex Test Solutions, Wireless Division. “The early availability of quality WiMAX test equipment is crucial to the development of the market, both in terms of infrastructure and subscriber equipment—and we are leading its delivery.”
