New LTE handset certification platform from Aeroflex and w2bi

Aeroflex and w2bi (Wireless to Business Integration) have entered into an agreement to combine their test expertise and technology for the joint development of a network certification platform for LTE mobile devices.

"LTE is fast becoming the mobile broadband technology of choice worldwide for next-generation networks and our agreement with Aeroflex gives us access to essential technology from the recognized leader in LTE test," said Ron Parmar, CEO of w2bi. "The quality deployment of mobile devices requires thorough testing both during development and for certification. Since LTE is a new and complex technology, certification testing assumes even greater significance. The new certification platform for LTE mobile devices is being developed to meet this challenge."

The combination of Aeroflex's 7100 LTE test system and w2bi's Q-GENERIC automated test solution provides enhanced LTE handset certification platform for network operators, device manufacturers and test labs worldwide. This platform holds all the elements required for effective LTE network certification test.

"Our agreement with w2bi reinforces our leadership position in LTE test," said Bill Burrows, business development director for Aeroflex Test Solutions. "Quality of service is critical to the success of LTE. To guarantee the ideal customer experience, network operators need to ensure that certification test for mobile devices features strongly within their overall LTE test plans. With the Aeroflex 7100's proven LTE test technology at its heart, the new platform delivers this vital capability."