7 layers offers WiMAX™ Conformance Testing in North America

7 layers, Inc. a member of the global 7 layers group, selects Rohde & Schwarz, a leading supplier of test and measurement solutions to launch a WiMAX™ Radio Conformance test laboratory in Irvine, California.

With the deployment of commercial WiMAX services based on IEEE 802.16e planned for 2008, the demand for WiMAX test services is greater than ever. 7 layers has been at the forefront of developing and creating test services for the wireless communications industry since the late 1990s. Already recognized as a leader in certification testing, especially for devices utilizing GSM technology, 7 layers will be adding WiMAX to its already impressive portfolio of services.

“Extending our services with WiMAX Radio Conformance Testing on the Rohde & Schwarz TS8970 is a logical extension of our service portfolio in order to help our customers meet their time-to-market schedules”, comments Wilfried Klassmann, President and CEO of 7 layers, Inc. “Commercially available conformance test solutions have the benefit that tests can be easily replicated and are independent of actual network performance or performance of reference products and designs. This way, manufacturers can be much more certain about the real capability of their products than if they were using interoperability testing only.”

“We have known 7 layers as an expert partner for wireless communications testing for many years, and we are certain that the test and support services they can offer their clients will help manufacturers to market their new WiMAX products efficiently”, says Jack Cowper, Vice President, North American Sales & Marketing of Rohde & Schwarz. “Due to a WiMAX Forum policy, customers should be aware that in addition to the radio conformance test services 7 layers offers, final certification tests must be conducted at a WiMAX Forum Designated Certification Lab (WFDCL).” There is currently only one WFDCL selected in the USA. Offering test services via 7 layers will help the WiMAX ecosystem decrease the risk of bottlenecks by assisting manufacturers in preparing their products for official certification testing. The net result is a reduction of the time it takes for official conformance testing, thereby speeding the way to certification and commercial product launch.

About Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radio monitoring and radiolocation as well as secure communications. Established nearly 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in more than 70 countries. It has about 6,900 employees and achieved net revenue of $1.3 billion in the past fiscal year. Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany. PR contact of Rohde & Schwarz: Chris.Petrole@Rohde-Schwarz.com

7 layers, Inc.
15 Musick
Irvine, CA 92618,
USA
www.7Layers.com / info@7Layers.com
Phone: +1-949-716-6512
Fax: +1-949-716-6521
PR contact of 7 layers Group: Brigitte.Lewis@7Layers.com

About 7 layers
7 layers is an international group of test and service centers for the wireless communications industry, with broad expertise in development, testing and qualification for GSM, GPRS, 3G, Bluetooth® and other wireless communications technologies. Terminal manufacturers, component and reference design manufactures as well as network operators benefit from the 7 layers’ services. The 7 layers test and service centers are connected into a “Rapid Response Network”. It ensures seamless information transfer between the various sites in Germany, China, Korea, Taiwan and USA and enables clients to follow and manage their test projects conveniently via web-access.

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