New Capabilities in Leading NetTek(TM) Tester Provide Efficient Cost-Effective Performance Verification of HSDPA NodeB Transmitters BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE:TEK), a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced the addition of the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) software option to its market leading NetTek(TM) Wireless RF Field Tester. Tektronix is the first manufacturer to provide HSDPA test and measurement capabilities in a handheld form factor, enabling network providers to more easily diagnose HSDPA NodeB transmitter problems and effectively manage their 3G mobile communications networks. Consumer pressure to launch high-speed mobile services has drastically changed requirements for transport networks, which have been forced to rapidly evolve to keep pace with new service initiatives. HSDPA boosts the downlink data transmissions speed when using the WCDMA 3G wireless standard. The deployment of HSDPA enables network operators to boost downlink speeds and WCDMA capacity in a move toward mobile broadband, while at the same time reducing costs. "Tektronix is focused on enabling customers to maximize the business potential of new technologies such as HSDPA," said Arif Kareem, General Manager, Wireless Field Test, Tektronix, Inc. "With the addition of the HSDPA capabilities to the NetTek Tester, Tektronix continues to offer the most comprehensive set of tests for wireless RF field test activities. The NetTek Tester is a portable, high performance, versatile and easy-to-use tool for RF field technicians and field engineers who are involved in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization and planning of current and next-generation mobile networks." Standards like HSDPA measure the signal environment and adjust capacity dynamically using adaptive modulation and flexible encoding schemes. The HSDPA test capabilities added to the NetTek Wireless RF Field Tester allow RF technicians and performance engineers to accurately analyze NodeB transmitter performance and proficiently diagnose problems. The NetTek Tester also provides demodulation measurements including EVM which are critical to understanding the RF signal environment. NetTek HSDPA capabilities include demodulation measurements such as code domain power, pilot and sync power, scrambling code and EVM. The modulation detection functionality allows identification of the modulation type in use (QPSK or 16QAM); on-screen notification is provided when 16QAM is detected and the corresponding channels are represented in a color coded format. About The NetTek Wireless RF Field Tester The NetTek Tester is a rugged portable platform with multi-standard measurement capability. The NetTek fills the gap between expensive, full-compliance testing tools and low-cost instruments designed to perform only one measurement. The instrument's modular architecture supports a range of wireless RF measurements for standards including UMTS/WCDMA, EDGE, GSM, CDMA2000 1x EV-DO, CDMA2000, cdmaOne (IS-95), and IS-136. The instrument's Windows-based user interface simplifies operation and minimizes training needs. The compact battery-powered tool, which weighs just over 12 lbs (4 kg), is lightweight and rugged for transport to remote sites. About Tektronix Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing measurement solutions to the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web address is http://www.tektronix.com/. NOTE: Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DATASOURCE: Tektronix, Inc. CONTACT: Amy Higgins of Tektronix, Inc, +1-503-627-6497, or Web site: http://www.tektronix.com/

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