Engineering:CDMA mobile test set

Short description: Equipment used to test CDMA cell phones

A CDMA Mobile Test Set is a call simulating device that is used to test CDMA cell phones. It provides a network-like environment forming a platform to test the cell phone. This reduces cost of manufacturing and testing the cell phone in a real environment. It can be used to test all major 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G wireless technologies. In a lab, high-precision measurement correction over the entire frequency and dynamic range as well as compensation for temperature effects in realtime are critical factors for achieving accuracy. A good quality mobile test set helps in achieving excellent accuracy, which is a major concern for mobile manufacturers.

Technologies supported

A mobile test set should ideally support the following technologies:

• CDMA2000
• WCDMA
• Bluetooth
• GSM
• 1xEVDO
• Analog
• TDMA

Tests that can be performed

• RF (Antenna)
• Audio
• LC Display
• DUT Camera and Keypad
• Other DUT Interfaces

Companies that manufacture Mobile test set

• Rohde & Schwarz
• Agilent
• Anritsu

Product Types

Agilent 8960
Agilent 8924C (Older model)
R&S CMU200 Universal Radio Communication Tester
Anritsu MT8820C
Anritsu MT8870A
Anritsu MD8475A

References

Agilent Technologies, http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?nid=-536900143.0.00&lc=eng&cc=US
Rohde & Schwarz International, http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/product_categories/mobile_radio/
Anritsu Corporation, http://www.anritsu.com/en-US/Products-Solutions/Test-Measurement/Mobile-Wireless-Communications/Handset-One-Box-Testers/index.aspx