Anite is First to Offer 4x4 MIMO Device Testing Capability

FLEET, England, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Milestone Achieved Through Close Collaboration With Leading Device Manufacturer 

Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, today announced that it is first to offer chipset and device manufacturers the ability to verify their 4x4 Downlink (DL) MIMO designs and products, accelerating the development of LTE and LTE-Advanced devices. The milestone was achieved in close collaboration with a leading device manufacturer using Anite's Development Toolset - an easy to use solution for early stage testing. Anite's leading technology roadmap along with its comprehensive device testing solution contributed to the device manufacturer's selection of Anite as its testing partner.

Advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antenna configurations where both the base station and the device are equipped with multiple transmit/receive antennas are leading to an increased need for device testing prior to market launch. MIMO, a key feature in LTE-Advanced, enables operators and device manufacturers to offer superior data rates without requiring additional bandwidth or transmit power. 4x4 DL MIMO capable devices require greater antenna separation/isolation and are therefore used in devices with larger form factors such as phablets, laptops with inbuilt modems and set-top boxes, as well as in various automotive applications. Anite's capability to test 4x4 DL MIMO follows its earlier success in demonstrating Carrier Aggregation of two component carriers of 20 MHz each, resulting in Category 6/7 Downlink data rates of 300 Mbps.

'Complex antenna configurations such as 4x4 DL MIMO require advanced testing capability. Anite's leading product roadmap and its collaborative engagement with key industry partners enable device manufacturers to accelerate their designs of LTE and LTE-Advanced products', says Paul Beaver Products Director at Anite.

For more information about Anite's Development Toolset with unique access to a large library of ready-to-use test cases available for LTE-Advanced features, please visit Anite's website.

About Anite 

Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.

Anite offers industry leading device and network test solutions for an enhanced end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive test solutions accelerate new device launches and ensure optimised network performance. As a global market leader with over 20 years' experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of customers including device, chipset and network equipment manufacturers, mobile operators and test houses. Anite's key partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test solutions.

Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 16 countries across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.

For further information, please contact: 

Karolina Eklund, Anite, Tel: +44(0)1252-775245, Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

Matt Humphries, Babel PR, Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550, Email: anite@babelpr.com