In this release, the 
System Configuration Wizard indicates support for the M9383A PXIe Microwave Signal Generator, however, it is not yet supported. It will be supported in a later release.
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Apr 2024 |
2020.0320 |
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Dec 2023 |
2020.0320 |
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Apr 2023 |
2020.0320 |
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Aug 2021 |
2020.0320 |
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Jul 2020 |
2020.0320 |
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Mar 2020 |
2020.0320 |
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Oct 2019 |
2019.1031 |
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Nov 2018 |
2018.1101 |
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Jun 2018 |
2018.0601 |
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Feb 2018 |
2018.0201 |
Fixed an issue that DL/UL/PRACH carriers cannot be in same LTE-Advacned-CA
Fixed an issue that DL subframe is missing in UL MUX data
Added support for live connectivity to the N5186A MXG
Added support for live connectivity to the M9484C VXG signal generator
Added PN23 payload preset for Basic (Downlink) and Advanced Uplink CA carriers
Updated Keysight Licensing to version 5.5.1
PC licensing API usage needs to add reference to the new Keysight.Ccl.Licensing.Api.dll in the API project.
Fixed: RI data is not correct for UCI multiplexing on PUSCH
Fixed: PRACH RB offset is calculated incorrectly
Fixed: Advanced LTE-A Downlink PDCCH CCE mapping is not correct when BW=1.4MHz, UL/DL config=0 and PHICH allocation(Ng)=2
Fixed: PDSCH should not transmit in an OFDM symbol when CSI-RS is present and related criteria not satisfied case(TS36.211 6.4)
Fixed: CSI-RS configurations for TDD only (20-31 for normal CP and 16-27 for extended CP) cannot be selected
Fixed: CSI-RS Subframe Configuration (I_CSI-RS) > 15 is not correct
Fixed: PDSCH UE specific RS is not correct when Nscid=1 and DCI state is Off
Fixed: PDCCH DCI Format2C/2D/4 can not be set by API
Fixed: Advanced LTE-A Downlink MIMO DLSCH NL calculation is not correct when Spatial Multiplexing 3 Layers
Fixed: Advanced LTE-A Downlink MIMO Codebook index is not correct when Spatial Multiplexing 1 code word
Allow user to specify Cell ID directly
Added “Playback Synchronization” parameter for VXG connection
Added 22-bit UCI support for PUCCH Format 3 in Advanced LTE-A carrier
Fixed some API issues for MATLAB/Python usages
Fixed an issue that PUCCH Wizard Format3 Cell ID setting was not applied correctly
Fixed a generation error of E-TM3.2/3.3 for BW=1.4MHz
Fixed the downloading issue for VXG with hislip or GPIB connection
Fixed an issue of PRACH frequency offset
Added support for live connectivity to the M9383B VXG-m and M9384B VXG
Added PC-based licensing
Continue to offer embedded-waveform playback licensing
Updated PMCH to support dynamic spectrum sharing with N7631C Signal Studio for 5G NR
Added support for N5166B CXG live connectivity
Added support for M9421A VXT live connectivity
Added support for N5182B MXG frequency extension (7.205 GHz)
Added support for importing 5G NR waveforms for import/library waveform carrier
Fixed the issue of M9421A live connection failure
Fixed the issue where the RNTI value was not correctly set when using the Test Model Wizard
In this release, the System Configuration Wizard indicates support for the M9383A PXIe Microwave Signal Generator, however, it is not yet supported. It will be supported in a later release.
Added E-TM2a/2b/3.1a/3.1b on LTE Basic*
Added 256QAM on Advanced LTE-A Downlink
Added 1024QAM on Advanced LTE-A Downlink*
Added FRC A1-6/1-7 on Advanced LTE- A E-UTRA Uplink
Added FRC A1-8/1-9/2-4/2-5 on Advanced LTE- A E-UTRA Uplink*
Added RA Type 3 on Advanced LTE-A E-UTRA Uplink*
Added Live connection support for N5172B 160 MHz
* This feature is no longer supported by an N7625B license. You must upgrade to an N7625EMBC license.
Fixed the issue where recalling setting file via API (api.OpenSettingsFile(configFile)) causes the exception
Removed 160 ms Waveform Generation Length limitation for multicarrier
No longer supports 32-bit installation. Only 64 bit is supported
Fixed the issue where generating a waveform after setting Power Definition Type to RSTP did not update the Amplitude setting in the Instrument node
New licensing and option structure
Added support for Windows 10
Upgraded to 64 bits
Added legacy waveform conversion tool
Fixed the issue that Component Carrier Power offset is not set correctly with the combination of Basic LTE Carrier and Carrier Aggregation
Fixed the issue that loading an .scp/.scpz file with multi-imported carriers failed to load settings for carrier 2 and above
Fixed the issue that Copy Carrier did not copy carrier settings
Fixed the issue that some setting parameters were not saved correctly in multiple carrier setup
Added Time Scale Factor for wideband test
Added Uplink PSD Equalization for Carrier Aggregation (Basic LTE-A)
Fixed the issue that Multi-UE Wizard with 1 UE takes a long time to generate
Fixed the issue that Advanced LTE-A Uplink Clustered PUSCH fails to generate without error
Fixed the issue that pressing Copy CC button causes exception when E-TM3.1a is selected
Fixed the issue where power offset and frequency offset could not be adjusted with imported waveform in MSR
Added file-based connectivity support for the E6610A Remote Radio Head Tester
Added noise multiplex feature to instrument settings
Added export/import feature for multi-UE settings using CSV format
Waveform Sampling Ratio can now be toggled between Auto and Manual modes
Added FDD component carrier for carrier aggregation
Carriers are now separated into uplink and downlink to better support carrier aggregation
Added dynamic uplink downlink configuration capability
Fixed an issue that when the system bandwidth was set to 15MHz, the AUX IO feedback wasn't recognized in the PXB and MXG
Fixed an issue where a single LTE-A component carrier caused an error and could not be generated in the M8190A
Fixed an issue where the TS36.521-1 defined Carrier Aggregation configuration with 85 RB could not be configured
Fixed an issue that caused the Waveform Sampling Radio to always be read-only
Closed-loop Spatial Multiplexing and 2 layers setting now allows 1 code word configuration
Fixed an issue where the E-TM3.1 5MHz (25 RB) configuration would not turn off DL-SCH state
Fixed an issue where the Clustered PUSCH RBG value limit was not correct
Fixed an issue where the Basic LTE waveform length was not adjusted when combined with GSM from Library Waveform
Added direct-connectivity support for the E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set
Added multichannel 2x2 support for the E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set
Added direct-connectivity support for the E6650A EXF Wireless Test Set for Femtocell
Added direct-connectivity support for the M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver
Added file-export connectivity support for the M8190A Wideband ARB
Added high sample rate support for the M8190A Wideband ARB
Added support for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 17.1
Added support for Windows 8.1 and dropped support for Windows XP
Added multichannel 4x4 and 8x8 support with multichannel synchronization for the M9381A PXIe VSG
Added high-resolution waveform import and export capability
Fixed an issue that caused the software to hang up when trying to connect with an unsupported instrument model. The software now generates an error message instead.
Fixed an issue where a user-set value in Allocated Resource Blocks reverted back to its default value after opening the UL RMC wizard
Fixed an issue that caused a problem during waveform generation whenever a MIMO settings file was loaded that contained certain UE-specific ports
Fixed an issue where the SRS position was incorrect under a certain condition
Carrier setup names no longer include 3GPP release number (e.g. R9, R10)
Multi-UE Simulation introduced as new option (Option L)
Added Carrier Bandwidth Auto for real-time AWGN
Added ABS (almost blank subframe) for downlink component carriers
Added Special Subframe Configuration 9 (Normal CP) and Configuration 7 (Extended CP)
Added Virtual Cell ID for uplink
Updated PUCCH Wizard with Format 1b, Channel Selection setting improvement, and new 8.3.9 CQI performance test
Added Transmission Mode 10 for downlink
Added DCI Format 2D for downlink
Added CRS and antenna beam configurations for downlink
Added 256QAM modulation format for PDSCH
Added 256QAM modulation format for PMCH
Added new UE Categories (0 and 6-15) for downlink
Updated Test Model Wizard to allow changes to UL/DL and Special Subframe Configuration
Added BC3 CS3 test models
Added Carrier Bandwidth Auto for real-time AWGN
Added Carrier Bandwidth Auto for real-time AWGN
Added Special Subframe Configuration 9 (Normal CP) and Configuration 7 (Extended CP)
Added Virtual Cell ID for uplink
Added 256QAM modulation format for PDSCH
Added new test models (E-TM2a and E-TM3.1a) to support 256QAM for PDSCH
Updated Test Model Wizard to allow changes to Uplink Downlink Configuration and Special Subframe Configuration
Added BC3 CS3 test models
Added Carrier Bandwidth Auto for real-time AWGN
CCDF graph now indicates peak point and peak slot after waveform generation
For Basic and Advanced LTE-A, a new parameter Auto Carrier Aggregation Configuration can be turned off to uncouple the Uplink Downlink Configuration and Special Subframe Configuration settings between component carriers
For Basic and Advanced LTE-A, the Cell ID and Frequency Offset are now automatically assigned when Auto Carrier Aggregation Configuration is set to On
Range extension applied to RSTP for base station conformance testing
Applied Keysight brand to software
Added connectivity for the E6607C EXT
Added multichannel capability for the M9381A PXIe VSG. The M9381A has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions. See System Requirements for more information.
Added direct connectivity for the M9381A PXIe VSG. The M9381A has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions. See System Requirements for more information.
Fixed the issue for the Resource Block Offset parameter where the software did not use the current value, but instead used some other incorrect value. This issue was isolated to Basic R9 and R10 Uplink carriers. The parameter is located in the Configure UL-SCH window that is accessed via the UL-SCH Config button.
Added software support for multi-instrument control for 2 instruments—enhances MIMO testing
When using a multiple instrument configuration, there are new couplings for some parameters. These couplings are identified in the parameter (UI) descriptions.
Added the PUCCH and UCI nodes
Added the Subframe Setting Tool to the UCI—this is a button that when clicked opens a dialog box that is used to set the subframe states:
all on
all off,
on by subframe number
on by HARQ process number
Added Sounding RS node (Sounding Reference Signal node) for SRS allocation per 3 GPP TS 36.211 and TS 36.213
Added AUX0...AUX15 Monitor as a marker signal selections
Added AUX Signals node for use in monitoring AUX input signals over time (1024 frames/10.24 seconds) and to aid in troubleshooting—queried data is displayed in graphs, data, or a combination of both
The software provides one AUX Signals node for each instrument shown in the tree node
Added the Clause 8 test PUSCH in Multipath Fading (2 Antennas) to the FRC Wizard selections that includes FRC selections A3-4 and A4-5
Added parameters to the LTE TDD Uplink node:
RNTI—relocated from PUSCH and changed the default value from 0 to 1
Group/Sequence Hopping—relocated from PUSCH
Antenna Port Number—new parameter
Total Number of Antennas—new parameter
Special Subframe Configuration—new parameter
UpPTS Symbol length—new parameter
Added new parameters to the PUSCH:
Cyclic Shift Field in Uplink-Related DCI Format
Activate-DMRS-with OCC
OCC [w(0) w(1)]
Added new parameters to the UL-SCH:
Initial ACK Process Length
Data
Fixed the issue of the HARQ command being ignored when it is received in the same subframe as the timing adjustment command. This occurred when the signal containing the commands was received through a port on the AUX IO connector.
Fixed the issue where feedback signals received on the AUX IO ports were not correctly interpreted when the AUX IO Global Controls, Operating Mode was set to Dedicated and the AUX port General Settings, Data Polarity was set to Negative.
Fixed issue on Envelope Tracking API: setting Transformed Reference Voltage erroneously changed Transformed Low Voltage
Fixed issue: RA Type 1 was not allowed when DCI format 0 was selected
Fixed issue: Cell ID Group and Sector was grayed out after Test model was chosen, it should not be grayed out so user can customize
Discontinued support for legacy (pre-release 9) carriers in software.
Shorter waveform length generation
Carrier aggregation updates: channel spacing enhancements and 15-MHz CC selections
Added Power Definition Type parameter
Library waveforms now support some Matlab-generated files. The supported types are the same as those supported by N7622B Signal Studio for Toolkit.
The default system configuration for the Envelope Tracking Control tool is now set as “Envelope Signal Generator Master." Previously, “RF Signal Generator Master” was the default setup.
Uplink MIMO (up to 4x4)
Clustered PUSCH
Updated PUCCH wizard to support two antenna configuration test cases: TS36.141-8.3.7 and TS36.141-8.3.8
DCI format4 and other DCI format updates
UL-SCH payload data reset on every subframe
Carrier aggregation updates: channel spacing enhancements and 15-MHz CC selections
Added Power Definition Type parameter
Option MEU is not available for logic analyzer models 16800, 16900, and N5343A.
LUT-based digital pre-distortion feature
Shorter waveform length generation
Added Power Definition Type parameter
UL-SCH payload data reset on every subframe
Added Power Definition Type parameter
PRACH time offset updated to latest 3GPP standard
RNTI default value changed from 0 to 1 in advanced R9/R10 uplink carriers so that generated waveforms can be successfully decoded by signal analyzers, which, in their default mode, expect to receive waveforms with an RNTI value of 1.
Fixed various memory leak and potential software stability issues
Added envelope tracking capability option.
Added support for the E6607C Wireless Communications Test Set.
Fixed an error occurring in both R9 and R10 Advanced uplink carriers when the Coding State was set to Off.
Fixed the invalid error message “This instrument type is not supported," which occurred after generating and downloading a waveform that was created from a 4x2 MIMO quick setup configuration to the PXB.
Fixed an erroneous sample clock license error reported during the waveform download operation. This error occurred only on N5172B EXG and N5182B MXG instruments without the extended ARB memory option installed and whenever the calculated ARB sample clock rate exceeded a certain value.
Fixed the issue of serial input rates, such as 230.4 kbps and 460.8 kbps.
Added inter-band carrier aggregation, supporting multiple signal generators in two bands
For MSR, added a waveform library, where re-sampling and filtering is applied before summing, allowing faster summing whenever you change frequency or power
For MSR, improved setting file portability
Added support for PUCCH Format 3
Added a field that displays the raw cubic metric value after waveform generation
— Includes all the features of Advanced LTE TDD Release 9, plus the following:
Added inter-band carrier aggregation, supporting multiple signal generators in two bands
Added Advanced LTE-A carrier with coding for receiver tests
Added cross-carrier scheduling for carrier aggregation
Added specific reference signal support (CSI-RS and DM-RS)
Added support for up to transmission mode 9
Added support for PUCCH Format 3
Added a PUCCH wizard to support TS36.141 8.3.4 - 8.3.8 (Rel-10)
Enhanced control information (UCI) multiplexing on UL-SCH
Added P-RNTI value support in DL-SCH
Added support for 2nd UE information in DCI Format 0 (UL Scheduling)
MIMO configurations consisting of a mixture of N5182A and N5172B/82B MXG models no longer generate an error
Fixed power envelope graph so that the displayed power level (via mouseover) updates immediately after the instrument output power is changed, instead of after waveform generation
Fixed very slow waveform generation for multiple carriers having timing offset values
Fixed incorrect license requirement for using an "Imported Waveform" from the Add Carrier list
No updates.
Fixed range of nPUCCH(1) parameter for Uplink (Basic/Advanced 2010-06/2010-12 Carrier).
Fixed download failure with EXG (N5172B) and MXG (N5182B) mixed Signal Generator configuration for MIMO.
Fixed the invalid setting of UL-SCH HARQ trigger delay and used a 0 value.
Fixed Transport Block Size table error.
Fixed the initial value of UL-SCH HARQ trigger delay and grayed out GUI parameter setting.
Fixed the mismatching of an FRC-related parameter setting between instrument and GUI.
No updates, but supports software v 6.4.
If you are using N7625B-WFP real-time LTE TDD with this firmware revision (or earlier), you must click State Off and then State On to apply any changes made to uplink configuration parameters while State On is active.
Added support for the M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator
Updated Multi-Standard Radio (MSR) support
Includes support for N7612B and N7624B waveforms
Added Power Envelope graph
Added Long Waveform data generation up to 1024 frames in a single carrier (where frequency offset is added, the waveform is limited to 500 Msa maximum sample size)
Added optional .scp GZIP compression (.scpz) for file size improvement
Added MBSFN Mixed Cyclic Prefix subframe (LTE TDD 2010-06 Downlink Advanced Carrier)
Expanded maximum limit on Timing Offset up to 100,000 Ts (LTE TDD 2010-06/2010-12 Basic and Advanced Carriers)
Added Repeater conformance test to Test Model and FRC Wizards
Added new Marker Source selections (1 ms frame pulse, 10 ms frame pulse, 20 ms frame pulse and 40 ms frame pulse)
Added Position Reference Signals (PRS) Muting parameters (LTE TDD 2010-06 Downlink Advanced Carrier)
Updated Preferences default
Added Multiple HARQ Processes (LTE TDD 2010-06 Downlink Advanced Carrier)
Added Multiple HARQ process for supporting UE testing mode
Improved memory management and multicarrier multiplexing
Improved hint text
Fixed Delay parameter of Multi-Path Setting (Static)
Fixed PUSCH hopping related issues
Fixed missing range label on the frequency axis of the Waveform spectrum graph
Fixed API PRACH issue
Fixed EPRE calculation
Fixed Wrong DCI contents where DCI format 1A is scrambled with SI-RNTI
Fixed inability to get DL-SCH8 object from API Get_DLSCH on LteTdd3Advanced
Fixed wrong error message in case multi-user DL-SCH
No updates.
No updates.
Added AUX I/O capability to Signal IO node
FRC Wizard button moved under Channel node
Support for N7625B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD, Rev 6.1
Fixed incorrect RB allocation by setting pre-defined configuration when UL/DL configuration is changed (2010-06 Basic LTE TDD Carrier and 2010-12 Basic LTE-A TDD Carrier).
Fixed incorrect Preamble Time Offset on all PRACH Carriers (2009-03, 2009-12, 2010-06, 2010-12).
Added connectivity to MXG/EXG X-Series signal generator
Added support for N7625B real-time LTE TDD uplink signal generation capability
Support for N7625B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD, Rev 6.0
Added Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) (2010-06 Advanced Carrier).
Aligned resource allocation graph color with 89600 VSA software for MCH/PMCH, MBSFN-RS and PRS (2010-06 Advanced Carrier).
Changed input method of waveform generation length from a pull-down menu to entering the number of radio frames (2010-06 Advanced Carrier).
Fixed API method (2009-03, 2009-12, 2010-06 and 2010-12 Carrier).
Fixed incorrect MBSFN RS resource element position on graph (2010-06 Advanced Carrier).
Fixed incorrect ALC/RF Blanking Control Marker and waveform position with non-zero timing offset (2009-03, 2009-12, 2010-06 and 2010-12 Carrier).
Fixed incorrect spectrum graph (2010-12 Basic Carrier).
Fixed DAC over range error by changed default Runtime Scaling to 86.4%.
Fixed the UL RMC Wizards so they refer to the correct Uplink and Downlink configurations.
Fixed PMCH signal that is missing from radio frame #3, when the MCH/PMCH Subframe Allocation = 4 Frames.
Added live connectivity for EXT.
Added 50-pack waveform licensing support.
Waveform name length increased to 22 characters.
ALC, RB, and timing marker updates for Basic 2009-03/2009-12/2010-06/2010-12 carrier, Advanced 2009-03 carrier and PRACH 2009-03/2009-12/2010-06/2010-12 carrier.
Updates to latest standards:
OFDMA Channel-Noise Generation (OCNG)
Uplink Control Information (UCI) multiplexing with no data
Updated System Information Block (SIB)
Multi-Standard Radio (MSR) support
Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS):
Two new channel types: Multimedia Broadcast Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) Reference Signal and Physical Multicast Channel (PMCH)
15 kHz spacing definition with extended cyclic prefix
CW interferer
Channel Specific Information- Reference Signal (CSI-RS)
Demodulation Reference Signal (DM-RS)
Logic analyzer options R83 for R10 basic capability (and floating)
Test Model updates (Test Models are not 3GPP specific)
Improved Hint text
Test Model GUI issue (2010-06/2010-12 Basic DL Carrier)
Antenna Weight for beam forming issue (2010-06 Advanced Carrier)
GUI/Hint Text updated (misc. issues)
Save/recall issue for Scrambling Identity parameter (2010-06 Advanced Carrier)
Dual Layer Beam Forming issue (2010-06 Advanced Carrier)
Not allowed special subframe transmission issue (2010-06 Advanced Carrier)
API issue (2010-06 PRACH/2010-12 PRACH Carrier)
Added UL RMC Wizard (UE FEC) for both basic and advanced carriers
Added UE FRC Wizard for Tx testing
Added multi-user PUCCH Wizard
Added Windows 7 support
Dropped support for .NET API remoting
Improved button accessibility and descriptions for 2010 configurations
Add coupling for BCH payload size
DL-SCH enhancements:
Added P_A parameter to select PDSCH relative power
Added transmission mode to select single or multiple antennas
Added new DCI formats, Format 2B and Format 1C
RNTI Type now supports C-RNTI or SI-RNTI
Support for user-defined System Information Blocks using SI-RNTI
Release 9 enhancements:
UE Specific Reference Signal enhancements
Transmission Mode 8 (dual layer)
Port 7 and Port 8 support
Antenna weight support
Release 10 enhancements:
Carrier Aggregation (new layer) that supports up to 5 component carriers
Clustered SC-FDMA using Resource Allocation Type 1
Simultaneous PUSCH and PUCCH (previously supported)
Fixed a graphics problem that occurred when the basic carrier bandwidth was minimized.
Fixed a problem that regenerated an exported waveform before saving it.
Corrected an error that occurred when a waveform without a name was downloaded into the signal generator.
Fixed the issue for PRACH parameters check.
Fixed the UL-SCH interleaver issue of the subframe when SRS state is on.
Fixed the display refresh issue for PRACH 4 number when in recall settings.
Fixed the SRS position issue in the case of SRS hopping.
Fixed the PDSCH CRC error for Type 2 different RB allocation in multi-subframe case.
Fixed the issue that PUCCH CQI data is not set in user defined bits case.
Fixed the issue that RNTI value of boosted RB is not correct in the ETM mode.
Added three new carriers to support the latest standard 2009-12 version.
Basic LTE TDD 2009-12 Basic LTE TDD 2009-12
Advanced LTE TDD 2009-12
PRACH LTE TDD 2009-12
Supported DCI coding information in DCI for Advanced 2009-12.
Supported Resource allocation Type 0/1/2 in DL_SCH for Advanced 2009-12.
Supported RV factor AutoSet in DL-SCH and UL-SCH for Advanced 2009-12.
Added SFN Number in BCH for Advanced 2009-03 and 2009-12.
Added PHICH Mi definition and Updated E-TM Test Cases for Basic 2009-03 and 2009-12.
Added Performance Test Wizard and supported waveform length of 10 frames and 20 frames for PRACH 2009-12.
Added OSTP and RSTP display for all Basic and Advanced carriers.
Fixed the data source issue for BCH in user defined mode.
Fixed PHICH allocation problem in multi-frames case.
Fixed PHICH mapping problem in 4 Antenna cases.
Fixed PHICH plot in extended CP case.
Fixed the UE Specific Reference signal overlaps with BCH channel.
Fixed the UE Specific Reference signal allocation in extended CP case.
Fixed the PDCCH allocation issue in 1.4MHz extended CP case.
Fixed the CFI value for 1.4 MHz bandwidth case.
Fixed the couple range of nPUCCH1 for PUCCH.
Update the ETM and FRC test model according to the latest standard.
Add a switch button for two frame allocation display of ETM Mode in Basic Carrier.
Change the UI controls and related parameters to Read-Only in the ETM Mode in Basic Carrier.
Added plot which is available to show signal existing part of CCDF at the Waveform Node.
Added copy carrier button at the Waveform and Carrier Node.
Add in Downlink Node.
Add function for Uplink transport channel in Basic Carrier.
Add the limitation (factor 2, 3, 5) for Uplink RB Size.
Add at the uplink node to couple all the channels belonging to one user in Advanced Carrier.
Add Error check for Sounding Reference Signal when the allocation exceeds the bandwidth range.
Added connectivity for the 16800/16900 logic analyzers and the N5343A DigRF solution.
Fixed the bug of IQ/DC calibration failure when downloading a waveform to ESG.
Fix the multicarrier generation bugs under the normal carrier and MIMO carrier case which will cause the waveform on all antenna ports are the same.
Fixed bug of TBS not correct under the 4 Antenna SM with two layers and one Codeword in Advanced Carrier.
Fixed bug of recalling setting file cause allocation check error for UL-SCH in Advanced Carrier.
Fixed bug of Sounding Reference Signal allocation not correct at the Special Subframes.
Fixed bug of Format 2 burst length not correct of PRACH Carrier.
Fixed bug of Marker in Oversampling Ratio 2 case of PRACH Carrier.
Fixed bug of Bandwidth changes update not correct for PRACH Preamble Configuration Wizard in PRACH carrier.
Fixed bug of configuration index 43 under uplink and downlink configuration 6 not correct in PRACH Carrier.
Fixed the bug of PRACH signal generation not correct at 20MHz in PRACH carrier.
Update parameters setting of PUCCH and PUSCH according to standard 2009-03
Update the Sounding Reference Signal according to standard 2009-03
Update the UCI setting for UL-SCH in Advanced Carrier according to standard 2009-03
Update the ETM and FRC setting according to standard 2009-03
Update the 4by4 MIMO in Advanced Carrier according to the standard 2009-03
Support PRACH Carrier Setting (2009-03)
Support PUCCH shorten 1, 1a, 1b in Basic and Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support Bundling ACK/NACK for UL-SCH in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support Uplink PUSCH Hopping Type I and II with in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support BCH ”Master Information Block (MIB)” data Auto-generation in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support DCI Searching Space Auto-assignment in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support MCS setting for DL-SCH and UL-SCH in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Support UE Specific Reference Signal for One Antenna in Advanced Carrier (2009-03)
Use pre-defined setups or define custom configurations
Set LTE TDD downlink and uplink waveform parameters
Bandwidth (up to 20 MHz)
DL/UL configurations(0~6)
Special Subframe configurations(0~8)
Cyclic prefix (Normal or Extended)
Modulation type (BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, or 64QAM)
Scrambling
Payload data (PN sequence or user-defined)
Downlink synchronization signal
P-SS, S-SS
PBCH,PDSCH,PDCCH,PHICH, PCFICH
PUSCH,PUCCH Format 1/1a/1b/2/2a/2b
Uplink demodulation reference signal
Uplink sounding reference signal
E-UTRA Test Model (E-TM) quick setup
Multiple carriers (up to 16)
Allocate resources at the resource block, physical channel, or transport channel level
Generate fully coded signals on downlink and uplink shared channels with Advanced capability
Fully transport layer coding for BCH,DCI,UCI,CFI,HI
Fully transport layer coding for DL-SCH and UL-SCH with UCI
HARQ processing for DL-SCH and UL-SCH
Up to 2 codewords channel coding and 1,2,3,4 layer mapping
Up to 4x4 MIMO pre-coding (Tx Diversity and Spatial Multiplexing) with static fading
Support up to 12 frames with different configurations for DL-SCH and UL-SCH
Display resource element allocation, CCDF curves, and waveform plots
Automate operation with .NET API and .NET remoting
Connect to E4438C ESG, N5162A MXG ATE, or N5182A MXG signal generators
Connect to the Agilent N5106A PXB Baseband Generator and Channel Emulator
Fixed Reference Channel (FRC) quick setup
The table below summarizes the minor enhancement update (MEU) history for this product. The MEU option allowed users to obtain the latest capabilities of the software.
| Release Date | Software Version | MEU License |
Minor Enhancements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | 16.0 | U06 |
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| Feb 2016 | 15.0 | U05 |
Advanced LTE-A TDD:
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| Sep 2015 | 14.5 | U04 |
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| May 2015 | 14.0 | U03 |
Basic LTE TDD:
Advanced LTE TDD:
Basic LTE-A TDD:
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| Sep 2014 | 13.1 | U02 |
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| Mar 2014 | 12.0 | U01 |
Basic LTE TDD Release 9:
Advanced LTE TDD Release 9:
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