Webinars On-Demand

Anritsu offers a selection of educational online seminars to familiarize you with the latest technology and testing advancements.

Testing & Optimizing LTE Networks Despite substantial global support for LTE, it’s still early days for the technology, with significant work to be done on developing, optimizing, and verifying user equipment (UE) and network equipment ahead of commercial service launch. This Webinar will examine the role of test and measurement across the LTE product development cycle from initial product design to field testing, commercial rollout, and ongoing performance optimization. The scope of this Webinar will include the complete end-to-end LTE network, from the UE through to the evolved packet core, with specific focus on air interface from both UE and enhanced Node B sides.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Fundamentals of LTE Physical Layer and Test Requirements As the deployments of 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks accelerate, engineers have their hands full developing and testing handsets to meet the extreme performance requirements these networks demand. From data rates of up to 326 Mbits/s, mobility expectations of 162 km/hr., scalable channel widths, 2x to 5x spectral efficiency, all-IP support, MIMO capability and low latency, it's clear that understanding the LTE physical layer is a pre-requisite to accurate and reliable test of user equipment (UE).
Online - duration = 1 hr

W-CDMA Base Station Troubleshooting With the explosion of mobile data, W-CDMA/ HSDPA becomes a critical component to delivering high-speed data to mobile subscribers. And when users complain that their data throughput is not delivering the speeds advertised a cell technician is dispatched to the site to troubleshoot the problem. Learn how a cell site tester can help a technician to troubleshoot a Node B to provide optimal performance for maximum data throughput. In this web seminar you will learn how to test key drivers of W-CDMA base stations to maximize your infrastructure potential and ensure your end users connection experience.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Mobile WiMAX Field Test and Maintenance Installing and maintaining 4G communications systems such as WiMAX are becoming increasingly complicated with the shift to higher frequencies and wider bandwidths. As these networks are deployed it becomes extremely important to properly test these systems to offer optimal performance and service to subscribers, in order to drive adoption and growth of WiMAX services.
Online - duration = 1 hr

LTE Educast - Introduction to Long Term Evolution (LTE) Stay up-to-date on the latest wireless technology with this timely, informative introduction to Long Term Evolution (LTE) from Anritsu Company. As networks continue to converge, LTE is gaining ground as the defacto standard for next generation wireless technology. This Educast provides an at-a-glance comparison of 3G and 3.5G technologies as well as a technology roadmap to provide a clear picture of the wireless evolution. Other areas covered are: 3GPP Network evolution from 3/3.5G to LTE, System Architecture Evolution (SAE) and the Evolved Packet Core. LTE Air Interface Specifications including Physical Layer Protocols, OFDM and MIMO.
Online - duration = 2 hrs

Practical Tips for 10 Gbps Eye Pattern Measurements This Webinar is designed as an introduction to eye pattern measurements. Topics include basic eye diagram definitions, popular setups for electrical and optical measurements, practical tips to ensure accurate results, and examination of a few real-world impairments. To illustrate concepts, side-by-side measurements showing before and after effects will be discussed. The goal is to better understand how to measure and quantify the causes of eye closure in higher data rate signals that eventually cause Bit-Error-Rate (BER) problems.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Understanding WiMAX This Webinar is designed as an introduction to WiMAX. Topics include the evolution of the IEEE 802.16 standard, the role of the WiMAX Forum, and Physical Layer features as they apply to Fixed and Mobile WiMAX. OFDM will be examined in the frequency domain and OFDMA will be examined in the time domain. Other topics include the ISI and the cyclic prefix, and subchannels and permutation zones.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Cable and Antenna Analysis for Land Mobile Radio Applications This web seminar focuses on critical RF field measurements for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) base stations. We will cover some of the basics of LMR technologies and users can expect to get exposed to the required RF measurements including interference analysis, RF power measurements, cable & antenna analysis, spectrum analysis, and channel scanning. This seminar is targeted for people testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining LMR cable and antenna systems.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Base Station Field Testing and Maintenance Testing of base stations and wireless networks are increasingly more complicated with the rapid roll out of new technologies such as CDMA, EVDO, WCDMA, HSDPA and WiMAX. In this web seminar, you will learn how to simplify your job by using the latest measurement techniques available today. At this webinar, you'll learn how to solve your base station RF problems.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Spectrum Analysis Measurements up to 20 GHz for security or commercial communications systems This seminar discusses measurements for the detection and mitigation of unwanted RF and microwave signals. Discussed are the use of spectrogram displays and other methods to discover and mitigate interfering and other rogue signals. Also included in the discussion is the measurement of occupied bandwidth and other techniques as aids in identifying signals. Direction finding will be briefly discussed as will spectrum analyzer parameters that aid or hinder the process of signal identification.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Deploying and Testing WiMAX in the Field Wireline/wireless, DSL, CLEC, and ISP operators are getting ready to deploy WiMAX networks to offer the best personal broadband experience. In this webinar, both new and experienced engineers will learn how to save time by automating measurements with tools from Anritsu.
Online - duration = 1 hr

WiMAX PHY Measurements with the Anritsu Signature High Performance Signal Analyzer The new mobile WiMAX standard has a new set of requirements for physical layer (PHY) measurements of modulation quality and interference. This seminar discusses the complexities of the mobile WiMAX signal, the relevant measures of modulation quality and interference, and how to make these measurements with the Anritsu Signature™ High Performance Signal Analyzer.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Solving Radio Frequency Interference Problems As wireless communications systems proliferate, the number one enemy of system designers and service providers is signal interference. Interference hampers coverage and capacity, and limits the effectiveness of both new and existing systems. At this event, you'll learn how to detect interference, determine its cause and source, and take appropriate mitigating measures. Includes a demonstration of spectrum analysis instruments for troubleshooting wireless connections.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Designing & Using Coaxial Connections This seminar traces the evolution of coaxial connectors and gives practical information on their design and usage. Emphasis on "inside the box", the backside connection where the connector is attached to the circuit. The seminar includes: right angle connections, importance of substrate grounding and calibration techniques up to 110 GHz.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Time Domain: A Practical Guide to Vector Network Analyzer Measurements On Steroids Time Domain measurements offer unique insight into microwave components that are not available with standard frequency domain measurements. Time Domain characterizes impedance mismatches versus distance, instead of versus frequency. This seminar will discuss ways to greatly expand the usefulness of your Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), including: Time Domain basics, step-by-step measurement examples, design tricks, and expected accuracy. Engineers and technicians, designing and testing microwave components, will benefit from this seminar. As a troubleshooting tool, Time Domain is powerful, but as a design tool, it is invaluable.
Online - duration = 1 hr

802.11 WLAN test specifications and traceable test techniques that improve product quality and reduce test time dramatically Most WLAN test systems rely on discrete instrumentation and so-called “golden” radios, leading to cumbersome test programs and reliance on equipment whose performance is often no better than that of the devices being tested. Frequent checks are needed to ensure the system is still calibrated, and system maintenance is often a nightmare. This seminar looks at new solutions that are appearing from test equipment companies and the performance gains that are possible.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Accurate High-Speed SONET/SDH Jitter Measurement Learn the principal sources of SONET/SDH jitter, the reasons previous testers gave such widely differing measurements, and the new ITU-T 0.172 process for accurately calibrating jitter signals.
Online - duration = 1 hr

Cable Sweeping and Spectrum Analysis for Defense Applications From battleships to bombers, a guided missile cruiser or Air Force One, preventative maintenance is essential to prevent critical system failures. This seminar focuses on new methods in cable/antenna sweeping and spectrum analysis needed to keep mission critical communication systems in top condition.
Online - duration = 1 hr