New List Mode for Aeroflex's IFR 3410 Series Signal Generators Speeds

    Business Editors/Technology Editors
    CTIA Wireless 2005
    Booth #6045

    NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2005--

    New Option Automates High-Volume Production Test and Testing of
    Complex Signals Such as Frequency-Hopping Communication Systems

    Aeroflex has added List Mode as a new option to the IFR 3410 series signal generators, offering a 6X increase in speed for high-volume production testing. Speeding up testing times is critical in applications such as high-volume RF semiconductor manufacturing and also when testing high-speed signals such as frequency-hopping communication systems. In addition, Aeroflex announced today it is adding options for free pre-loaded waveform suites such as: CDMA2000, WLAN and GSM for all new IFR 3410 series orders.

    List Mode Automates Frequency and Level Test Setups

    The new IFR 3410 series List Mode option allows the user to create and use lists to automate testing sequences and decrease test time. Using List Mode decreases the carrier frequency setting time from 3ms using GPIB to 500 microseconds -- a 6X improvement. Fast frequency and RF level setting times are key parameters in achieving minimum test execution times and maximum throughput for production test. The IFR 3410 series provides an extremely fast mode for frequency and level settings through the use of these user-stored lists.
    With List Mode, the user can create a list of frequencies and levels for a range of required tests. By filling out a table of desired frequencies and levels for testing, the user can automate testing of a variety of frequencies and levels. List Mode will calculate and store the internal instrument settings to achieve the required output signals.

    Start testing right out of the box with pre-loaded waveforms

    Optional pre-loaded waveform suites are now available for the IFR 3410 series. Waveform suites allow the user to start generating test signals right away, without having to re-create or download standard waveform signals. Waveform information is used by the IFR 3410's dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) to provide users with a variety of RF waveform signal suites for common wireless test applications. Waveform suites available today include GSM, CDMA2000, UMTS, TETRA, WLAN including 802.11A and Bluetooth, satellite/cable, and digital cordless including DECT and PHS. Waveform suites are available free of charge at the time of order.

    About the IFR 3410 series digital RF signal generator family

    The IFR 3410 series digital RF signal generators are small and lightweight signal generators that combine wide frequency coverage from 250kHz to 6 GHz with high-performance vector modulation, making them ideal for testing wireless communication systems and components. IQCreator RF waveform creation software is free with the purchase of any new IFR 3410 series instrument.

    Price and Availability

    A starting configuration for the IFR 3410 series RF digital signal generators with List Mode is priced at around U.S. $18,300. Delivery for an IFR 3410 series instrument with List Mode is seven weeks upon receipt of order. Please visit www.aeroflex.com to view the 3410 data sheet and Tech Note on these options and for a free download of the IQCreator waveform creation software.

    About Aeroflex

    Aeroflex Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARXX) is a global provider of high-technology solutions to the aerospace, defense, cellular and broadband communications markets. The Company's diverse technologies allow it to design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of test, measurement and microelectronic products. The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol ARXX and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the Company's website: www.aeroflex.com.

    All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release regarding Aeroflex's financial position, business outlook, business strategy and plans and objectives of its management for future operations are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Aeroflex or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of Aeroflex's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, competitive factors and pricing pressures, the divestiture of the shock and vibration control device manufacturing business, changes in legal and regulatory requirements, technological change or difficulties, product development risks, commercialization difficulties and general economic conditions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to the future and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Aeroflex's financial condition, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Aeroflex does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Aeroflex Incorporated Deb Stockman, 316-529-5448 deb.stockman@aeroflex.com or McClenahan Bruer Communications Debra Seifert, 503-546-1000 debra@mcbru.com

KEYWORD: LOUISIANA TRACK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE AEROSPACE/DEFENSE GOVERNMENT NETWORKING TRADESHOW PRODUCT SOURCE: Aeroflex Incorporated

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