Alcatel-Lucent taps Advint for build of additional RF Testers

Alcatel-Lucent awards build of eight (8) additional next generation RF test systems for use at its global manufacturing operations

Alcatel-Lucent awarded Advint build of eight (8) more next generation RF test system for its manufacturing operations throughout the world. The new tester replaces three (3) legacy testers to accomplish system and board level test for Alcatel-Lucent cellular systems and products. The tester contains traditional rack and stack RF Signal Generator, RF Signal Analyzer, and RF Switch Matrix. It also provides an 18 slot PXI chassis with Frequency/Clock Generator, RS485/RS422/RS232 serial digital, TTL/CMOS Digital I/O, DMM, RF Signal Generator, and switching. The system provides unit power via low/high current DC power supplies. The electro-mechanical interface to the Unit Under Test (UUT) is provided via a Virginia Panel 9025 interface. The system also comes with a Barcode scanner.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

About Advint

Advint is a rapidly growing system integrator of automated test systems located in Columbus, OH. The company is an NI Alliance Member, a member of the Teradyne Support Network, and part of the Huntron Integration Service Network. Advint provides hardware/software development and systems integration services in support of the test & measurement, and industrial automation industries.