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MIMO Over-The-Air Research, Development, and Testing 
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, May 2012 article provides information on the many challenges of identifying the optimal channel models and test method(s), for MIMO

Article 2012-05-09

 
Two-Stage Over-the-Air (OTA) Test Method for LTE MIMO Device Performance Evaluation 
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, February, 2012, article introduces a novel, flexible, and cost-effective method for measuring MIMO OTA using a two-stage approach.

Article 2012-03-28

 
Tackling MIMO Design and Test Challenges for 802.11ac WLAN 
This article from Microwave Journal shows how the system engineer can use system simulation to help understand the design performance and design requirements needed to achieve transmitter system-level metrics such as EVM.

Article 2012-03-11

 
802.11ac Wireless LAN: what’s new and the impact on design and test 
EE times article by Agilent’s Mirin Lew describing the 802.11ac, the technical challenges and comparisons to earlier technologies.

Article 2011-11-09

 
Caution: MIMO Test Challenges Ahead 
Article published by Wireless Design & Development on MIMO testing challenges and methods to achieve higher data rates such as two0 and four-channel MIMO.

Article 2010-09-20

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What every engineer needs to know about MIMO operation and measurement 
Utilizing MIMO to its fullest potential requires the engineer to have basic knowledge of its operation and measurement. This EP&T article by Agilent boils this knowledge down into 9 fundamental facts.

Article 2010-09-15

 
The MIMO Antenna: Unseen, Unloved, Untested! 
Microwave Journal (August 2010) article (.pdf) written by Agilent’s Moray Rumney. With the shift of MIMO from theory to real world this article focuses on performance testing in real world conditions.

Article 2010-08-20

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Measuring MIMO In LTE Tx And Rx Tests 
Find the right combination of LTE test instruments and techniques to evaluate the performance of Long Term Evolution (LTE) components and systems under real-world conditions. A link to the MWJ article by Agilent.

Article 2010-08-18

 
A primer on MIMO in LTE 
An article in Electronic Products, written by Agilent’s Jan Whitacre, exploring the special employment of multiple-input, multiple-output radios to utilize spectrum in Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems.

Article 2010-02-01

 
Using Base Station and MIMO Channel Emulators for Mobile WiMAX Devices 
Printed with kind permision of Microwave Journal. This article describes how a channel emulator can be used to characterize the performance of a MIMO receiver.

Article 2010-01-11

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Understanding the Operation and Test of a Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate Radio 
Helen Mills, Agilent Technologies, Microwave Journal

Article 2009-12-16

 
Dual Channel MIMO Measurements for WiMAX™ Wave 2 
In WiMAX Wave 2 systems, a variety of dual-channel measurements can provide essential insight into their operation and performance. Article written by Ben Zarlingo and linked with permission from Wireless Design and Development.

Article 2009-06-26

 
New Solutions Put Wireless To The Test 
Recent advances have made it possible for test vendors to provide off-the-shelf chipset-specific solutions for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and WiMAX RF test. Linked with permission from Mobile Dev & design.

Article 2009-06-11

 
Understanding the Impact of Channel Effects on MIMO System Performance  
Link to article published in the March 2009 issue of Microwave Product Digest discusses unique test and measurement challenges of implementing MIMO in a wireless system

Article 2009-04-28

 
MIMO and the Battle Between LTE and WiMAX™ 
Link to April 10, 2009 Microwave Journal executive interview with Andy Botka and Carla Feldman regarding the PXB MIMO Receiver Test and the broader issue of LTE and WiMAX development.

Article 2009-04-10

 
Test solutions soup up for 4G 
Link to April 9, 2009 Microwave Journal editorial. Test equipment manufacturers are providing more capability by relying on the latest hardware and software for feature-rich and easy to use solutions with impressive raw performance.

Article 2009-04-09

 
A Day in the Life of a Mobile WiMAX™ Handset 
April 2009 featured article in Microwave Products Digest

Article 2009-04-01

 
An Overview of WiMAX™ Radiated Performance Test Requirements 
Published with kind permission of Communications Today

Article 2008-12-01

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Expert Advice: The Importance of Average vs. Peak Performance in Cellular Wireless 
The average efficiency of the cell remains much lower than the peaks. November 2008 article by Moray Rumney linked with permission by Microwave Journal.

Article 2008-11-17

 
Analyze Antenna Approaches for LTE Wireless Systems 
Multiple-antenna techniques are a large part of improved performance in LTE wireless systems, but they must be properly understood in order to be properly tested.

Article 2008-08-13

 
Signal Generation & Analysis for W-i-d-e-b-a-n-d Aerospace/Defense Systems 
This article discusses how to choose the right broadband measurement solution for signal generation and analysis of your wideband aerospace and defense system.

Article 2008-07-01

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3GPP LTE: Introducing Single-Carrier FDMA  
This article, published in issue 4 of the Agilent Measurement Journal, describes single-carrier FDMA for 3GPP LTE.

Article 2008-01-01

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First Pass Accuracy with Momentum GX for WiMAX Design 
Archived article at Microwave Product Digest discussing the challenges for designers in meeting cost and power consumption goals, using 3D-Planar electromagnetic (EM) simulation technology.

Article 2007-11-01

 
Unraveling Modulation Quality in Mobile WiMAX™ Uplink and Downlink with Multiple Zones and Bursts 
An article written for Microwave Journal addressing the difficulty in ensuring that the modulation quality of the WiMAX radio is sufficient for optimum RF performance and that it will perform according to industry standards.

Article 2007-11-01

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WiMAX™: Plotting A New Path To Global Broadband Mobility 
Archived article at Canadian Electronics identifying innovations in test and measurement to support the innovations in the industry.

Article 2007-09-01

 

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