VIAVI Enhances 5G Network Test Scalability and Productivity with TMLite

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VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) introduced TMLite, a compact version of its TM500 Network Tester, on June 16, 2021. This new tool enhances productivity for wireless base station manufacturers by enabling early identification of software errors during the development cycle. TMLite supports 5G Standalone features and is designed for smaller vendors, ensuring access to necessary testing tools. With its customizable testing capabilities, TMLite aims to meet the growing demands for network densification in 5G.

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• Launch of TMLite expands market accessibility for smaller vendors.
• Improves engineering productivity and early error detection in 5G development.
• Supports advanced 5G testing features including FR1, FR2, FDD, TDD, and MIMO.

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• None.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today unveiled TMLite, a streamlined version of its flagship TM500 Network Tester in use with virtually every wireless base station manufacturer around the globe. By delivering features, software environment and user experience consistent with TM500 on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) server, this new solution enables vendors to increase engineering productivity and rapidly identify software errors by deploying focused functional test tools earlier in the development cycle. It also enables smaller vendors to gain access to the market-leading TM500 family with a more compact package.

In order to maximize 5G coverage, service providers will need to densify their networks, increasing the diversity of radio types and suppliers. Smaller scale manufacturers may not require the large number of carriers and high-capacity testing typical in traditional base station validation, but they still need early access to 3GPP features, as well as network parameters used by other manufacturers to confirm interoperability.

TMLite is an extension of the industry-leading TM500, providing test capabilities trusted by leading manufacturers. It enables functional, system and performance testing for the latest 5G Standalone (SA) features, including FR1, FR2, FDD, TDD, and up to 4x4 MIMO, and delivers the RF, baseband and higher layer processing for one 5G NR carrier – on a single COTS server. With TM500 family application programming interfaces (APIs) optimized for automation environments, TMLite tests can be compared with TM500 insights for efficient parallel testing and high-quality product development. Customers also have access to the unmatched VIAVI support model, providing access to engineering expertise in every region of the globe.

"In order to prove the quality of their products in an ever-widening competitive field, small cell manufacturers and new market entrants need early access to the same 3GPP feature set as established vendors," said Ian Langley, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Business Unit, VIAVI. "We have harnessed our decades of experience in lab test tools for both cellular and virtualized networks to develop a test environment tailored to their technical requirements and budgets."

About the TM500 Family
The TM500, a scalable test system for validating network performance as experienced by end users, is widely recognized as the de facto standard in its class, and is in use with almost every base station manufacturer in the industry. It is renowned for testing conformance, performance and interoperability, enabling vendors to maximize product quality with early access to 3GPP features, replicating real-world user behavior profiles, under realistic usage and loading scenarios. Addressing the rapid diversification and disaggregation of network infrastructure, the TM500 family includes the original Network Tester, an O-RU Tester, an O-DU Tester, and now the TMLite.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

 

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FAQ

What is TMLite from VIAVI Solutions?

TMLite is a streamlined version of the TM500 Network Tester, designed to enhance productivity and error detection for wireless base station manufacturers.

What features does TMLite support for 5G testing?

TMLite supports 5G Standalone features, including FR1, FR2, FDD, TDD, and up to 4x4 MIMO.

When was TMLite launched by VIAVI?

TMLite was launched on June 16, 2021.

How does TMLite benefit smaller vendors in 5G testing?

TMLite allows smaller vendors to access advanced testing capabilities without the need for extensive resources typically required by larger manufacturers.