World First with GCF Approval of 3G Test Cases

3G Test Equipment Agreement

Micronetics announced that its Test Solutions Group has entered into an OEM agreement with Yokogawa Corporation of America to sell Yokogawa's wideband demodulator and vector signal generator test equipment.

This agreement is designed to strengthen the market position of Micronetics WAVE3G multipath fading simulator product by providing complimentary RF conversion devices.
Under terms of this agreement, Micronetics is authorized to sell Yokogowa's VN6000 Wideband Demodulator and VG6000/VG3000 Vector Signal Generators. These instruments cover frequency ranges up to 6.2GHz. In combination with Micronetics Wave 3G Multipath Fader / AWGN generator, these instruments can test for multipath fading to global industry standards, such as CDMA2000, WCDMA, GSM, UMTS, GPRS.

Charles Freihofer, Director of Test Solutions, says, "Our handset and base-station customers are demanding superior RF performance from their Multipath / AWGN test sets. Our strategy has been to partner where possible with leading edge companies to deliver excellent, reliable and cost-effective solutions. The combination of the Yokogawa instruments with the Micronetics WAVE3G Multipath Fader / AWGN generator exceeds our customers toughest specifications. This solution also supports our strategy of providing our customers with modular solutions that permit them to build just the right test set for their application."

Brad Byrum, General Manager of Yokogawa Corporation of America, stated, "Today most engineers are looking for complete solutions, not individual pieces of equipment to integrate into a solution themselves. Micronetics has answered their call and created an integrated solution that will allow engineers to quickly develop their carrier-to-noise and multipath fading testing programs using proven, reliable hardware. I think Micronetics has hit a home-run with this solution."

Micronetics, operating through its Defense Electronics Group, designs and manufactures microwave and radio frequency (RF) components and integrated subassemblies used in a variety of defense, aerospace and commercial applications. Operating through its Test Solutions, Noise Figure Products and VCO Products Groups, Micronetics designs and manufactures test equipment and components that are utilized in or test the strength, durability and integrity of communication signals in communications equipment. Micronetics serves a diverse customer base, including Aerosat, Alcatel, BAE Systems, Boeing, EADS, Ericsson, Honeywell, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, NEC, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Southwest Research, Teradyne, Tektronix and Thales. Micronetics also operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Microwave & Video Systems, Inc. and Enon Microwave, Inc.

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