Protocol-stack testing for LTE technology

摘要

Producers of mobile phones and mobile infrastructure are working on the next big step in the development of the UMTS (universal mobile-telecommunications system): UMTS LTE (long-term evolution). The new standard will ensure that UMTS remains competitive and give users enhanced mobile-Internet access. The first commercial LTE networks could be in place by 2010, and LTE standardization is progressing as part of Release 8 from the 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project). Manufacturers, therefore, will soon need suitable test capability to verify their LTE products.