LitePoint Introduces WiMAX Wave2 Test System

System Platform Includes MIMO; New Software Generates Waveforms

SUNNYVALE, CA – Sept 11, 2007 – LitePoint Corporation, a provider of wireless test system solutions, unveiled its new IQmax MIMO system aimed at WiMAX devices with Wave 2 functionality. The mobility adjuncts to the current WiMAX standard (IEEE standard 802.16e-2005) require capabilities beyond those of earlier versions, and LitePoint’s new system provides those capabilities. The current WiMAX mobile radio interface uses scalable orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (SOFDMA) and supports multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications technology. The upshot is greater coverage, lower power consumption, and more efficient spectrum and bandwidth utilization.

“As ODMs and OEMs race to provide wireless device companies with the latest WiMAX capabilities, they need test solutions that give them a development edge, and solutions that provide product-quality advantages,” said Onno Harms, LitePoint’s WiMAX product manager. “With the new IQmax MIMO system, they have both.”

Common Platform

IQmax 2x2 MIMO Test System with Sync Unit

A basic system includes a pair of IQmax-500s plus a new synchronizing unit along with IQsignal, creating a 2x2 configuration. It can be expanded with up to two more IQmax-500s to implement a 4x4 set up.

New Waveform Software

Along with the introduction of IQmax MIMO, LitePoint is also introducing IQwave for WiMAX software. Used in conjunction with IQmax, IQwave can create arbitrary WiMAX waveforms which in turn generate actual baseband or RF signals after being loaded into the IQmax’s vector signal generator (VSG). IQwave can generate fixed or mobile WiMAX waveforms for both single input/single output (SISO) and MIMO testing.

Availability

The new IQmax MIMO system and IQwave software will be available in November, 2007. It can be optioned to cover Wi-Fi MIMO, too. The IQmax MIMO system basic configuration consisting of two IQmax-500s, the IQmax Synchronization Unit, and IQsignal software will sell for $150,000. LitePoint’s IQwave software is price tagged at $8,995.

About LitePoint Corporation

LitePoint Corporation, based in Sunnyvale California, designs, develops, markets, and supports advanced wireless test solutions for: developers and marketers of branded wireless products; consumer electronics and contract manufacturers; and wireless IC designers. Through its in-house expertise in the design of wireless systems and ICs, LitePoint has developed innovative test solutions to assure products conform to specifications, interoperate with other compliant products, and perform as described. LitePoint's test products address both development and high-volume production, providing its customers with superior return on investment, accelerated time-to-market, improved manufacturing yields, improved product quality, and increased profitability. For more information, visit LitePoint at www.litepoint.com

IQview, IQflex, IQnxn, and IQmax are registered trademarks and IQsignal, IQwave IQfact, IQcheck, IQdebug, IQmeasure, TrueCable, TrueChannel and LitePoint are trademarks of LitePoint Corporation. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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