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Keithley Creates SignalMeister(TM) RF Communications Toolkit Software to Provide Both Signal Generation and Analysis
Greatly Simplifies Generation and Analysis of Both SISO and MIMO Signals, Saving Time and Increasing Productivity
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CLEVELAND, OH -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/08 -- Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), aleader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has expanded itspowerful SignalMeister(TM) software platform to now include RF signalanalysis along with RF signal generation. First introduced in 2007,SignalMeister software is now the only software package on the market thatintegrates signal generation and analysis into one package for unmatchedspeed and simplicity. Furthermore, SignalMeister now has the capability ofgenerating and analyzing both single-input single-output (SISO) andmultiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) signals in the same environment. WithSignalMeister software, research, design, and test engineers can quicklyand easily create and analyze signals with a powerful, yet easy to use,block diagram-based, graphical user interface. In addition, theSignalMeister RF Communications Toolkit now supports the latest wireless,MIMO protocol standards, WiMAX Wave 2 and 802.11n WLAN. It also providesadditional complex functionality such as WLAN channel modeling,beamforming, simulation studies, along with a rich set of IQ operations,and full utilities for data import and export. To learn more aboutKeithley's SignalMeister RF Communications Test Toolkit, visithttp://keithley.acrobat.com/signalmeister3.
SignalMeister software is a next-generation RF communications toolkit thatlets engineers create and analyze the highly complex signals required fortoday's RF testing needs quickly and flawlessly. An expandable softwareplatform with a common user interface, it allows creation of waveforms frommultiple signal standards with optional additive signal impairments andchannel modeling in a single development environment. SignalMeistersoftware allows MIMO signals to be created and analyzed as easily as SISOsignals, simplifying the challenging task of MIMO testing for manufacturersdeveloping and supplying mobile phones, wireless infrastructure, and RFchip sets in both production and R&D environments.
RF Communications Toolkit Saves Time and Enhances Engineering Productivity
Keithley's SignalMeister software is the most integrated, most complete RFcommunications testing toolkit on the market, featuring both signalgeneration and analysis capability. This tight integration of signalgeneration and analysis eliminates the need for multiple software tools.The user only has one program and a single user interface to learn. Thisincreases test speed and greatly simplifies testing, especially for complexMIMO signal structures, making testing MIMO easy and flexible.SignalMeister software integrates seamlessly with Keithley's Series 2800Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA) and Series 2900 Vector Signal Generators(VSG) through these instruments' LXI interface simplifies test systemsetup, start up, and multi-instrument synchronization for MIMO testsystems. Users can set up a test system for any number of channels fromsingle channel to 4X4 MIMO and even up to 8X8 MIMO in minutes, loweringtest development time and the overall cost of test.
SignalMeister software also supports all standard-defined channel modelsfor leading-edge WLAN 802.11n signals. Channel modeling defines the variousmulti-path scenarios that must be tested for device certification. Thechannel models included with SignalMeister software support one to fourinputs and outputs. In addition to specific channel models, SignalMeisterincludes I, Q impairments so that receiver performance can be evaluatedwhen receiving signals from improperly-adjusted transmitters. Channelimpairments such as frequency shift and noise can be added to a signal totest a receiver's ability to accurately recover a distorted or lowsignal-to-noise ratio transmission.
In addition to generating either pure or impaired signals and analyzing theresults with Keithley Series 2900 VSGs and Series 2800 VSAs, SignalMeistersoftware features a simulation mode so that signals can be created andanalyzed without actual hardware. Designers can study the effects oftransmitter impairments and channel effects on signals for defining designand device performance goals. Furthermore, the simulation mode is anexcellent training tool for engineers in industry or for students inwireless engineering academic programs.
SignalMeister software includes built-in libraries for an extensive rangeof the latest communication protocols including:
-- Mobile Communications - 3GPP and 3GPP2 Standards - WCDMA - HSDPA - HSUPA - cdmaOne - cdma2000 - 1xEV-DV -- Wireless Connectivity - 802.11a-b-g-j SISO WLAN - 802.11n MIMO WLAN - 802.16e-2005 SISO Mobile WiMAX and WiBro - 802.16e Wave MIMO WiMAX
Unmatched Ease of Use Simplifies Complex RF Testing
Keithley's SignalMeister software features an object-oriented GUI optimizedfor both SISO and MIMO testing. It allows users to create and downloadhighly complex signals quickly and easily, just by dragging objects into aproject work area, defining their parameters, and connecting them, withoutcode development. It features forms-based signal definitions that guide theuser through creation of complex signals and allows users to save objectsand projects for re-use and sharing to save time and eliminatecompatibility problems between users. The intuitive, block-diagram approachenables engineers to create signals just like they think. The block-diagrammethodology is easy to learn and accelerates the creation of complex teststructures. In addition, the integrated generation and analysiscapabilities within a single RF communications test toolkit eliminate theneed to learn and use separate tools.
Evolving Platform Easily Accommodates Future Wireless Protocols to MaximizeEngineering Productivity
SignalMeister software is an evolving platform, with the ability to expandand encompass future testing needs such as 4G LTE and beyond, eliminatingthe need for new, multiple software packages that often have different userinterfaces. SignalMeister's common user interface across all signalprotocols allows engineers to develop in-depth knowledge on one signalcreation and analysis program to maximize their productivity. In additionto the ability to address multiple standards with one test platform, userscan import their own data files for general purpose research, which makesthe overall system more flexible and adaptable to specific user testingneeds.
With the Series 2900, Series 2800, and SignalMeister software, Keithleyoffers its customers a range of fast and accurate RF test solutions forSISO and MIMO transmission systems. With an unrivaled combination ofaccuracy, repeatability, speed, flexibility, ease of use, and compact size,these award-winning instruments employ new approaches to test andmeasurement that enable users to reduce test time with less effort andlower cost. In R&D applications, Keithley's RF test solutions help decreaseproduct time to market while increasing productivity and lowering capitalequipment costs. For production facilities testing wireless communicationequipment and devices that are faced with intense budget and time-to-marketconstraints but cannot compromise on measurement quality, valuable rack orbench-top space, or ease of use, these Keithley instruments deliverexceptional measurements for the lowest test equipment investment.
Price and Availability. SignalMeister RF Communications Toolkit isavailable at no charge. A CD containing the software can be requested fromKeithley's web site at www.keithley.com/signal. Software licenses requiredto implement each standard on the Series 2900 and Series 2800 instrumentsstart at US$2,500.
For More Information. For more information on Keithley's SignalMeistersoftware or any of its RF test solutions, visithttp://keithley.acrobat.com/signalmeister3 or contact the company at:
Telephone: 800-688-9951 440-248-0400FAX: 440-248-6168E-mail: publisher@keithley.comInternet: www.keithley.comAddress: Keithley Instruments, Inc. 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, OH 44139-1891
About Keithley Instruments, Inc.
With more than 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments hasbecome a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systemsfrom DC to RF (radio frequency). Our products solve emerging measurementneeds in production testing, process monitoring, product development, andresearch. Our customers are scientists and engineers in the worldwideelectronics industry involved with advanced materials research,semiconductor device development and fabrication, and the production of endproducts such as portable wireless devices. The value we provide them is acombination of precision measurement technology and a rich understanding oftheir applications to improve the quality of their products and reducetheir cost of test.
Products and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of theirrespective companies.
For High Resolution Image:http://www.ggcomm.com/KEI/SignalMeisterToolkit.JPG
Contact:Ellen ModockKeithley Instruments, Inc.440-498-2746Email ContactReader Inquiries: 1-800-688-9951
RF Communications Toolkit Saves Time and Enhances Engineering Productivity
Keithley's SignalMeister software is the most integrated, most complete RFcommunications testing toolkit on the market, featuring both signalgeneration and analysis capability. This tight integration of signalgeneration and analysis eliminates the need for multiple software tools.The user only has one program and a single user interface to learn. Thisincreases test speed and greatly simplifies testing, especially for complexMIMO signal structures, making testing MIMO easy and flexible.SignalMeister software integrates seamlessly with Keithley's Series 2800Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA) and Series 2900 Vector Signal Generators(VSG) through these instruments' LXI interface simplifies test systemsetup, start up, and multi-instrument synchronization for MIMO testsystems. Users can set up a test system for any number of channels fromsingle channel to 4X4 MIMO and even up to 8X8 MIMO in minutes, loweringtest development time and the overall cost of test.
SignalMeister software also supports all standard-defined channel modelsfor leading-edge WLAN 802.11n signals. Channel modeling defines the variousmulti-path scenarios that must be tested for device certification. Thechannel models included with SignalMeister software support one to fourinputs and outputs. In addition to specific channel models, SignalMeisterincludes I, Q impairments so that receiver performance can be evaluatedwhen receiving signals from improperly-adjusted transmitters. Channelimpairments such as frequency shift and noise can be added to a signal totest a receiver's ability to accurately recover a distorted or lowsignal-to-noise ratio transmission.
In addition to generating either pure or impaired signals and analyzing theresults with Keithley Series 2900 VSGs and Series 2800 VSAs, SignalMeistersoftware features a simulation mode so that signals can be created andanalyzed without actual hardware. Designers can study the effects oftransmitter impairments and channel effects on signals for defining designand device performance goals. Furthermore, the simulation mode is anexcellent training tool for engineers in industry or for students inwireless engineering academic programs.
SignalMeister software includes built-in libraries for an extensive rangeof the latest communication protocols including:
-- Mobile Communications - 3GPP and 3GPP2 Standards - WCDMA - HSDPA - HSUPA - cdmaOne - cdma2000 - 1xEV-DV -- Wireless Connectivity - 802.11a-b-g-j SISO WLAN - 802.11n MIMO WLAN - 802.16e-2005 SISO Mobile WiMAX and WiBro - 802.16e Wave MIMO WiMAX
Unmatched Ease of Use Simplifies Complex RF Testing
Keithley's SignalMeister software features an object-oriented GUI optimizedfor both SISO and MIMO testing. It allows users to create and downloadhighly complex signals quickly and easily, just by dragging objects into aproject work area, defining their parameters, and connecting them, withoutcode development. It features forms-based signal definitions that guide theuser through creation of complex signals and allows users to save objectsand projects for re-use and sharing to save time and eliminatecompatibility problems between users. The intuitive, block-diagram approachenables engineers to create signals just like they think. The block-diagrammethodology is easy to learn and accelerates the creation of complex teststructures. In addition, the integrated generation and analysiscapabilities within a single RF communications test toolkit eliminate theneed to learn and use separate tools.
Evolving Platform Easily Accommodates Future Wireless Protocols to MaximizeEngineering Productivity
SignalMeister software is an evolving platform, with the ability to expandand encompass future testing needs such as 4G LTE and beyond, eliminatingthe need for new, multiple software packages that often have different userinterfaces. SignalMeister's common user interface across all signalprotocols allows engineers to develop in-depth knowledge on one signalcreation and analysis program to maximize their productivity. In additionto the ability to address multiple standards with one test platform, userscan import their own data files for general purpose research, which makesthe overall system more flexible and adaptable to specific user testingneeds.
With the Series 2900, Series 2800, and SignalMeister software, Keithleyoffers its customers a range of fast and accurate RF test solutions forSISO and MIMO transmission systems. With an unrivaled combination ofaccuracy, repeatability, speed, flexibility, ease of use, and compact size,these award-winning instruments employ new approaches to test andmeasurement that enable users to reduce test time with less effort andlower cost. In R&D applications, Keithley's RF test solutions help decreaseproduct time to market while increasing productivity and lowering capitalequipment costs. For production facilities testing wireless communicationequipment and devices that are faced with intense budget and time-to-marketconstraints but cannot compromise on measurement quality, valuable rack orbench-top space, or ease of use, these Keithley instruments deliverexceptional measurements for the lowest test equipment investment.
Price and Availability. SignalMeister RF Communications Toolkit isavailable at no charge. A CD containing the software can be requested fromKeithley's web site at www.keithley.com/signal. Software licenses requiredto implement each standard on the Series 2900 and Series 2800 instrumentsstart at US$2,500.
For More Information. For more information on Keithley's SignalMeistersoftware or any of its RF test solutions, visithttp://keithley.acrobat.com/signalmeister3 or contact the company at:
Telephone: 800-688-9951 440-248-0400FAX: 440-248-6168E-mail: publisher@keithley.comInternet: www.keithley.comAddress: Keithley Instruments, Inc. 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, OH 44139-1891
About Keithley Instruments, Inc.
With more than 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments hasbecome a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systemsfrom DC to RF (radio frequency). Our products solve emerging measurementneeds in production testing, process monitoring, product development, andresearch. Our customers are scientists and engineers in the worldwideelectronics industry involved with advanced materials research,semiconductor device development and fabrication, and the production of endproducts such as portable wireless devices. The value we provide them is acombination of precision measurement technology and a rich understanding oftheir applications to improve the quality of their products and reducetheir cost of test.
Products and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of theirrespective companies.
For High Resolution Image:http://www.ggcomm.com/KEI/SignalMeisterToolkit.JPG
Contact:Ellen ModockKeithley Instruments, Inc.440-498-2746Email ContactReader Inquiries: 1-800-688-9951
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