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Location Technology Solution

APPLICATIONS

Device/Chipset Manufacturers:

• Research & Development• Design verification• Performance analysis• Benchmarking• Regression test• Conformance/

certification test

Operators:

• Pre-launch evaluation• Acceptance test• Mobile applications test• Software regression test• End user and network

KPI analysis

The success of location-based services is highly dependent on a positive user experience, which in turn depends on the performance of the enabling location technology. Spirent’s Location Technology solution offers the industry’s greatest breadth and depth of testing capabilities to ensure optimal A-GNSS (A-GPS and A-GLONASS) and hybrid positioning performance for GSM, UMTS and LTE devices.

Capabilities include protocol verification, RF and Over-the-Air (OTA) performance, conformance/certification testing and a baseband option for chipset testing. Spirent’s global leadership in GNSS test, with the largest installed base, assures full interoperability with A-GNSS chipsets, since almost all were developed using Spirent test solutions.

The Location Technology solution is a key test area of Spirent’s 8100 Mobile Device Test System, offering an open, scalable, multi-purpose system expandable beyond initial testing needs. It helps meet a range of high-value mobile device testing requirements. It makes use of highly capable components including an SR3420 Network Emulator for UMTS/GSM/GPRS, an E2010S Network Emulator for LTE, and industry-leading GNSS Satellite Simulators with network-grade protocol stacks for full control of the GNSS environment.

BeNefITS• Reduce time to market – all industry-standard protocols and

A-GNSS modes in a single, automated platform with advanced algorithms that minimize test execution time

• Reduce device returns and customer churn through improved device quality – fully-validated conformance testing, plus performance testing under real-world conditions helps pinpoint performance issues

• Address the entire lifecycle of testing needs with a single solution – R&D, DVT, Conformance/Certification, Benchmarking/Evaluation, Acceptance, Applications, and Regression

• Purchase only the capability you need, when you need it – the widest range of configurations and options; upgradeable to data throughput or call reliability

Delivers a flexible and controllable lab-based Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) and hybrid positioning test environment that is fully compliant with A-GNSS testing standards to help deliver quality Location-Based Services.

SimGEN software allows complete control over the GNSS environment

Location Technology Solution

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ADVANCeD AUTOMATION AND POWeRfUL USeR INTeRfACeSpirent’s advanced software test executive allows fully-automated control of all software and hardware components from a single platform, making A-GNSS testing a straightforward task. Even the most complex A-GNSS test suites can be quickly and easily set up, controlled and reviewed. Comprehensive test results and test parameters are stored to ensure traceability of test data.

GNSS eNVIRONMeNT SIMULATIONSet up GNSS scenarios using one of Spirent’s 12-channel Simulators: GSS6560, GSS6700 or GSS8000. All Simulators employ advanced all-digital techniques for exceptional RF signal generation performance, low phase noise and code/carrier coherence.

SimGEN GNSS scenario configuration software offers users unparalleled control over the GNSS environment including satellite constellation, individual signal power levels, multipath, atmospheric effects, and receiver motion.

KeY feATUReS• Proven, industry-leading GNSS simulation with fully

user-definable scenarios and configurable environments

• Fully supports GCF and PTCRB standards-based A-GNSS

conformance testing (see separate Coverage Grid)

• Available full support for CTIA A-GPS OTA test requirements

• Advanced automation and powerful user interface

• Full Control Plane and User Plane testing capability

• Programmable SMLC and SUPL server emulation

• Supports both Coarse and Fine Time Assistance

• Supports both UE-Based and UE-Assisted modes

• Available baseband option for chipset/module development

• Supports hybrid GNSS positioning testing with simultaneous

A-GPS and A-GLONASS capability

• Upgradeable to LTE LBS test capability

• HTTCN 3 support for SUPL 2.0 ETS tests

• SUPL 2.0 conformance and performance for GPRS, CDMA, WCDMA, and LTE interfaces

SPIReNT MULTI-CHANNeL GNSS SIMULATORS

Simulator GSS6560 GSS6700 GSS8000

Replay GPS satellite scenarios for performance and conformance testing

X X X

Advanced GPS scenario creation for testing real-world performance

X Optional X

Simultaneous 12-channel GPS and 12-channel GLONASS

Optional X

* Shown are UMTS supporting platforms. For LTE platforms, refer to LTE Location Technology Solution data sheet. ** GCF/PTCRB validated platform.

SCALABLe SOLUTIONS* A400 A750 A500** A600

Location

A-GNSS Performance (GPS, GLONASS) X X X X

3GPP RF Minimum Performance X X X X

3GPP Signalling Conformance X X X

CTIA A-GPS OTA Test Plan X X X

A-GPS OTA Performance X X X

OMA SUPL 1.0 ETS X X X X

OMA SUPL 1.0 ENH X X X X

OMA SUPL 2.0 ETS X X X

Radio Access

Development Library X

Call Reliability X

Throughput X

Mobility X

Location Technology Solution

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SMLC AND SUPL SeRVeR eMULATIONThe Spirent SMLC Emulator (SSE) presents a simple yet powerful tool to manage the content of messages exchanged between the SMLC and the UE. The user has full control over the Information Elements (IE) to be used during a positioning session.

The Spirent SUPL emulator and application server supports both OMA SUPL V1.0 and V2.0 and allows the user to configure the call flows (Network Initiated or SET Initiated) as well as other parameters.

The SSE is capable of implementing a wide range of message formats and call flows

TeST CAPABILITY (Part #) TeST DeSCRIPTIONTM-LBS-OMA-SUPL-v1.0-ENH OMA SUPL v1.0 Enhanced (Performance)

TM-LBS-PRE-SUPL-TP2 Pre-SUPL Tests

TM-LBS-SP-PERF Spirent A-GPS Performance

TM-LBS-SP-AGLO-PERF Spirent A-GLONASS Performance

TP-LBS-LTE-VZW-TP1 Verizon LTE LBS Standalone GPS Test Pack 1

TS-LBS-3G-CP-TMO* T-Mobile 3G A-GPS Control Plane Tests

TP-UDL-TMO-SI-R01* T-Mobile A-GPS Service Interaction Tests

TS-LBS-2GCP-AGPS-PERF-ATT* AT&T 2G Control Plane A-GPS Performance

TS-LBS-3GCP-AGPS-PERF-ATT* AT&T 3G Control Plane A-GPS Performance

TS-LBS-E911-REDIRECT-ATT* AT&T E911 Cell Redirect

TS-LBS-SUPL-REL-ATT* AT&T SUPL Performance tests

TS-LBS-SUPL V1.0 -ADV-ATT* AT&T Advanced SUPL 1.0 Performance tests

8100-CFG-LBS-OPEN-API A-GPS API for Custom Test Development

8100-CFG-LBS-OTA-API A-GPS OTA API for Custom Test Development

8100-CFG-LBS-ADS A-GNSS Chipset Development platform option

8100-CFG-LBS-EE1 Predicted Orbits GPS platform option

8100-CFG-STA- GPS Standalone GPS platform option

8100-CFG-LBS-OTA-APP CTIA A-GPS OTA Conformance platform option

TP-UDL-A-GPS** A-GPS Development Library for Service Interaction testing

TM-LBS-OTA Spirent OTA Test Pack 2.0

TeST CAPABILITY (Part #) TeST DeSCRIPTION

TM-LBS-3GPP-TS34.171 3GPP 34.171 UMTS A-GPS Min. Performance

TM-LBS-3GPP-TS51.010-MP 3GPP 51.010 GSM A-GPS Min. Performance

TM-LBS-3GPP-TS34.123-SIG 3GPP 34.123 UMTS A-GPS Signalling

TM-LBS-3GPP-TS51.010-SIG 3GPP 51.010 GSM A-GPS Signalling

TM-LBS-OMA-SUPL-V1.0 OMA SUPL ETS 1.0 Test Pack

TM-LBS-OMA-SUPL-V2.0-TP1 OMA SUPL 2.0 ETS Test Pack 1

TM-LBS-OMA-SUPL-V2.0-TP2 OMA SUPL 2.0 ETS Test Pack 2

Advanced antenna pattern editor enables complex GNSS scenario generation

OVeR-THe-AIR TeSTINGThe A-GPS Over-the-Air option supports the CTIA A-GPS OTA test plan and custom procedures via an easy-to-use API, or via automation software available from the leading chamber manufacturers. Advanced algorithms minimize test execution time. The OTA option is an easy, cost-effective upgrade to the standard conducted solution.

• Fully supports the CTIA A-GPS OTA Test Plan• Uses standard cellular signaling channels for direct over-the-

air measurements• Allows easy integration of a combined CDMA and UMTS

A-GNSS OTA test capability• Supports easy-to-configure OTA performance tests

CHIPSeT DeVeLOPMeNTThe ADS Baseband option enables automated testing for A-GNSS chipset/module development, where a cellular air interface may not be present, by offering:

• Baseband interface• Spirent ADS Router interface software that translates the

control/signaling protocol to chipset-specific protocol• Software Development Kit (SDK) to assist users in developing

their ADS Router component to interface with the A-GNSS development platform under test

CONfORMANCe TeSTINGFully supports A-GPS GCF/PTCRB RF Minimum Performance and Signaling Conformance testing as well as OMA SUPL.

PeRfORMANCe TeSTINGUser-defined SMLC and SUPL server parameters, customized GPS satellite scenarios and swept-parameter test suites allow to create, store and run any combination of tests on demand, such as:

• Advanced protocol testing• Handover testing• Complex GNSS environment modeling

* Available to authorized organizations only. ** Requires platform upgrade.

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ORDeRING INfORMATIONThe 8100 Location Technology solution is supported on the 8100-A400 (LTS-ADS), A750, A500, and A600 platform configurations.Due to the modularity and wide range of available 8100 Mobile Device Test System configurations, please contact your regional Spirent sales representative for detailed ordering information.

TeCHNICAL SPeCIfICATIONS

Parameter Specification

GPS Simulation

Number of GPS Channels 12 (simultaneous)

Channel Type GPS C/A

Multipath generation Yes

Atmospheric effects Yes

Signal Level Range -115 dBm to -150 dBm; (8100-A400, A750) and -75 dBm to -170 dBm; (8100-A500, A600)

Signal Level Resolution 0.1 dB

Network Emulation (Except 8100-A400)

WCDMA Frequency Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9

GSM Frequency Bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900

LTE Frequency Bands Full coverage of 3GPP bands and bandwidths, 380 MHz to 3GHz

SMLC/SLP Emulation

Protocols RRLP, RRC, SUPL V1.0 (RRLP, RRC), SUPL V2.0 (RRLP, RRC, IS-801-1), Pre-SUPL

Positioning Methods (Control Plane) MS-Based, MS-Assisted, Autonomous, Cell-ID

Positioning Methods (User Plane) MS-Based, MS-Assisted, Autonomous, ECID

Call Flows (Control Plane) NI-LR, MT-LR, MO-LR

Call Flows (User Plane) Network-Initiated Immediate, Network-Initiated Periodic, SET-Initiated Immediate, SET-Initiated Periodic, Emergency Location

Assistance Data Elements

Reference Time Yes (11 parameters)

Reference Location Yes (15 parameters)

Navigation Model Yes

Ionospheric Model Yes

Almanac Yes

Acquisition Assistance Yes (18 parameters)

Real-time Integrity Yes

TestDrive Test Executive Software

Test Case analysis Yes

Test Case display results Yes (multiple)

Automated report generation PDF, MS Word, MS Excel

Real-time message logging Yes

Real-time message decoding Yes

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