WiMAX Analysis Software Solution For Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

The RF technology for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) stems from the designs for broadband data communication. Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) and orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) are technologies used in fixed and mobile WiMAX to distribute the data streams across several hundred adjacent frequency sub-channels. To address problems created by these complex designs, engineering teams must be able to more quickly detect, diagnose and resolve WiMAX design errors.

RSA-IQWIMAX supports WiMAX conformance and other critical PHY layer measurements:
– Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
– Power Spectral Density (PSD)
– Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)
– 802.16e Mapping Configuration

RSA-IQWIMAX offers continuous signal analysis of WiMAX waveforms captured by the RSA3408A. The system's ability to Trigger, Capture and Analyze WiMAX bursts improves the designer's time-to-insight. RSA-IQWIMAX works with the RSA3408A's frequency mask trigger (FMT) to capture intermittent events in the frequency domain to analyze frequency settling and phase errors that occurred during the burst transmission. Such capabilities significantly help in understanding and debugging RF performance-related issues.