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[May 11, 2012]

Agilent Technologies Announces Voice-over-LTE Test System Developed with Bruel & Kjaer

(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 11 May 2012 Release date- 10052012 - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the Agilent PXT wireless communications test set is now available for testing voice quality on Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) 4G phones with the Bruel & Kjaer PULSE Audio Analyzer and Head and Torso Simulator (HATS).


Transporting voice over a packet-based LTE cellular infrastructure poses challenges that make voice-quality testing essential. The Agilent and Bruel & Kjaer solution combines standards-based test methods with real-world base station emulation, RF test and functional test to ensure that VoLTE phones will meet user's expectations.

'The performance of our measurement systems relies heavily on the capability of the test equipment we support, so we are pleased to announce that, in working closely with Agilent, we now offer this complete VoLTE audio quality test solution to our customers,' said Lars B. Nielsen, market manager for Telecom & Audio within Bruel & Kjaer. 'Our PULSE Audio Analyzer and HATS system offer an industry-leading platform for audio quality measurements.' 'We are delighted that Bruel & Kjaer chose to integrate the Agilent PXT wireless communications test set with their PULSE Audio Analyzer and HATS system,' said Andy Botka, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Microwave and Communications Division. 'The Agilent and Bruel & Kjaer solution will enable operators and LTE smartphone developers to make breakthrough VoLTE audio quality measurements.' The Bruel & Kjaer PULSE Audio Analyzer and HATS system support testing based on commonly used international standards such as ITU-T P.862 PESQ, 3GPP2 and 3GPP audio test specifications.

The Agilent PXT wireless communication test set represents a significant breakthrough in testing LTE user equipment. It incorporates flexible base station/network emulation, RF parametric and functional tests into one integrated unit and extends Agilent's unmatched portfolio of LTE test solutions for development and verification. Used with Agilent's E6966A IMS-SIP Network Emulator Software, the Agilent PXT enables VoLTE phones to make end-to-end voice and video calls using a wide range of industry standard codecs.

Additional information about Agilent's wide range of LTE measurement and analysis solutions is available at www.agilent.com/find/LTE.

About Bruel & Kjaer Bruel & Kjaer Sound and Vibration Measurement A/S supplies integrated solutions for the measurement and analysis of sound and vibration. As a world-leader in sound and vibration measurement and analysis, Bruel & Kjaer use their core competences to help the industry and governments solve their sound and vibration challenges so they can concentrate on their primary task: efficiency in commerce and administration. Information about Bruel & Kjaer is available at www.bksv.com.

About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,700 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

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