Anritsu And EXPWAY Partner To Create Test Solution That Speeds Time To Market Of Devices Supporting eMBMS

e-Cast BM-SC Server Integrated into MD8430A Test Solution to Shorten Development Time of eMBMS-compatible Devices and Chipsets

Anritsu Company (CTIA booth #3041) announces a cost-effective end-to-end solution for testing devices and chipsets supporting enhanced Multicast Broadcast Multimedia Service (eMBMS) for LTE Broadcast that incorporates EXPWAY’s e-Cast Broadcast Multicast Service Center (BM-SC) server with the Anritsu MD8430A signaling tester and Rapid Test Designer (RTD). The Anritsu MD8430A solution with the EXPWAY e-Cast BM-SC server allows chipset and device makers to easily simulate LTE Broadcast service delivery in the laboratory, creating real-world scenarios to validate the performance of their products before shipping to improve time to market and control test costs.

The e-Cast BM-SC controls the distribution of media content to end users and is a key element within LTE networks that support eMBMS. The e-Cast server combined with the MD8430A provides a complete end-to-end solution to test LTE radio signaling together with real-world LTE Broadcast services.

The inclusion of Anritsu’s RTD software provides a robust solution for testing LTE radio signaling to schedule multicast data and channel acquisition verification. It can also test configuration changes and local time synchronization, MAC layer scheduling, service continuity and channel capacity.

“Chipset and device makers are in a race to be selected by carriers as the leading vendor for LTE Broadcast devices so they can gain market share. Our partnership with EXPWAY provides much-needed eMBMS support in a single solution that tests complete end-to-end performance. It also solidifies the position of the MD8430A, which is the tester of choice by market leaders to verify performance and speed time to market,” said Pete Alexander, PhD, Vice President and General Manager of Anritsu Company.

“Our solution will accelerate time to market for LTE Broadcast devices. Incorporating our industry leading BM-SC server into Anritsu’s test solution benefits device makers who need early confidence that their products will inter-work with real-world network deployments,” said Claude Seyrat, Chief Marketing Officer, EXPWAY.

About Expway
Expway is the world leader in Mobile Broadcast and Mobile Multicast Solutions. Telecom operators such as NTT DoCoMo and Orange and tier 1 Network Equipment Vendors use Expway’s solution. Expway has an international presence with offices in the U.S., in France, in Korea and in Japan. For more information, visit www.expway.com

About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, visit www.anritsu.com.