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Press Releases

The 7 layers press releases keep you informed about our latest activities within the wireless industry.

31 March 2010
The 7 layers Group - first to have true global coverage with PTCRB accredited laboratories for LTE
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24 March 2010
Verizon wireless has selected 7 layers as a laboratory to test devices for operation on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network that Verizon Wireless is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. 7 layers will validate that the devices meet the minimal performance and conformance specifications necessary to operate on the Verizon Wireless LTE network.
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16 March 2010
7 layers, an international provider of test, certification and type approval services for products with integrated wireless technologies, and Spectrum Design Solutions, a wireless design engineering services company, are announcing their new partnership and will be exhibiting together at the CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas.
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4 February 2010
7 layers is the first company world-wide that has succeeded in validating LTE test cases. 7 layers has verified and validated LTE protocol test cases against a radio communication tester for network simulation. GCF has already approved 7 layers validation results.
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27 January 2010
The new InterLab LTE-USIM Test Solution from 7 layers is a one box test system that covers both network independent USIM tests and tests that require the joint operation of an USIM simulator in combination with an LTE network simulator. With this new LTE_USIM test solution for upcoming LTE devices 7 layers once again meets market demands for early testing. The test solution will be presented at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona.
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26 January 2010
7 layers has developed a new small and affordable InterLab R&D Multi-Tool. It is ideal for creating an over-the-air test environment for mobile phones without the need for an RF wired connection. The easy to operate system supports tests such as battery lifetime, data throughput and RF- and acoustic parameter measurements.
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15 December 2009
7 layers in Irvine is the first accredited test laboratory in North America offering both HSPA+ and LTE test services. By expanding their already extensive portfolio of test solutions with HSPA+ and LTE, 7 layers once again demonstrates its commitment to its customers by providing them with market leading test services. 7 layers selected test equipment from Rohde & Schwarz for this upgrade.

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18 November 2009
7 layers is very proud to announce that the InterLab® Bluetooth® RF Test Solution is the first conformance RF test platform to offer validated test coverage for Enhanced Power Control.

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26 October 2009
Antenna Design and Test Services / Most comprehensive service offering - available at 7 layers

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22 June 2009
7 layers and Cinterion Wireless Modules have developed a cost and time saving implementation and certification roadmap for customers that are implementing new Cinterion Connector Modules into their M2M solutions.

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16 June 2009
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially recognized the “InterLab® Bluetooth RF Test Solution” from 7 layers as an RF tester for Bluetooth Low Energy – RF testing.

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19 May 2009
7 layers has become an authorized test laboratory covering the CTIA and Wi-Fi Alliance Test Plan for RF Performance Evaluation of Wi-Fi Mobile Converged Devices.

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31 March 2009
TTY test automation - more convenient than ever
. At CTIA wireless a new remote interface between the InterLab TTY Test Solution from 7 layers and the Intelligent Handset Tester from JOTautomation will be presented, bringing automated mobile phone testing to a new level

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18 March 2009

7 layers has joined the Near Field Communication Forum (NFC) thus following our policy to be at the forefront of promising new wireless technologies. NFC technology has the potential to rapidly gain importance for a number of new applications like electronic ticketing, electronic keys, mobile payment etc.

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2 February 2009

The PTCRB test and certification process gains efficiency with a new web-portal from 7 layers. The new portal brings transparency, efficiency and speed to the PTCRB test and certification process, which has to be followed when entering the market with a GSM/UMTS cellular device.

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17 December 2008

The new TTY Test Solution – CMU200 from 7 layers provides fast and highly automated test services for TTY compatible wireless phones by utilizing a CMU200 and combining this with a variety of test case packages and software tools from 7 layers.

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4 December 2008

7 layers Japan gains status as accredited laboratory for the wireless industry. 7 layers Japan provides all test and market access services necessary for the Japanese Telecommunications Market plus test services, important for Japanese manufacturers, when entering the global market.

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2 December 2008

7 layers is the first CTIA accredited test laboratory to enlarge its test service portfolio with Spirent’s new Over-The-Air (OTA) test solution for Assisted-GPS (A-GPS). Spirent and 7 layers worked closely together on implementation and verification of the new tests on Spirent’s ULTS. The new OTA tests for A-GPS will help to ensure a consistent level of A-GPS performance and to increase end-user satisfaction with A-GPS services.

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20 October 2008

Supported by 7 layers, LG has set-up its own Bluetooth® Recognized Test Facility.
With the support from 7 layers, a specialist in wireless communications testing, LG Electronics, the global leader in consumer electronics, has enlarged its in-house test capacities in a very short time.
7 layers set-up an InterLab
Bluetooth® RF Test Solution in the laboratories of LG and provided information and training to speed up the accreditation process.

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30 August 2008

HSUPA Test Services now coming to Americas
7 layers has upgraded its Irvine test and service center with HSUPA test capabilities from Rohde & Schwarz. By offering HSUPA services now both in Germany and also in the USA clients can benefit from our experience and enjoy the convenience of local service at the same time.

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11 October 2007

WiMAX Test Services at 7 layers
With the deployment of commercial WiMAX services based on IEEE 802.16e planned for 2008, the demand for WiMAX test services is greater than ever. 7 layers has now added WiMAX to its portfolio of services. Offering test services via 7 layers will help assisting manufacturers in preparing their products for official certification testing.

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20 August 2007

HSUPA is beginning to gain momentum!
7 layers is the first 3rd party telecommunications test laboratory worldwide, offering HSUPA testing for both protocol and RF testing. The company supports its customers in receiving approvals to enter the global market with HSUPA products. Mid-August one of the 7 layers’ customers received the first ever FCC approval for a HSUPA data card.

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8 May 2007

Testing and Certification of Java based mobile phones
now available at 7 layers. 99% of all new mobile devices are capable to execute Java applications. In order to guarantee end-user satisfaction it is essential to verify the correct implementation of Java ME components on these mobiles. Based on the test environment and expertise provided by Communology, 7 layers is one of the first to have implemented Java engineering and test services capable of verifying the most important Java ME functions.

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9 February 2007

7 layers is the first test laboratory offering the complete test package - necessary for USAT
(USIM Application Toolkit) testing. This is important for manufacturers, who are preparing to offer end user products or modules with an integrated USIM Application Toolkit. They can now benefit from the availability of early conformance testing at 7 layers, which corresponds to the 3GPP Test Specification 31.124.

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18 January 2007

7 layers introduces the new InterLab EDR Test Solution
It supports all RF tests for Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) radios defined by the Bluetooth® Specification Version 2.0 + EDR. The InterLab EDR Test Solution provides automated configuration, control and execution of the EDR RF test cases. Through integration of an EDR signaling unit and software, it provides automated configuration, control and execution of the EDR RF test cases in a fast and reliable fashion.

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9 November 2006
7 layers US - now in new and larger facilities!
Following the continuously growing demand for the 7 layers test and development services in the USA, it became necessary to find better and larger facilities, offering a more efficient work environment for our clients and our personnel. The new building, close to the previous facilities, will house all our laboratories and offices in one. Newly designed and spacious client rooms were created with customer privacy in mind
.

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16 August 2006
7 layers AG and TTP Communications plc announce sale of
joint venture in UK to SGS UK Limited
TTP Communications plc and 7 layers AG today announce they have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale of their joint venture, 7 layers UK Limited, to SGS UK Limited ('SGS'). The transaction comprising the sale of the issued share capital of 7 layers UK Limited is an all cash transaction valued at £10.5m plus £0.9m net cash. The proceeds will be divided equally between TTP Communications plc and 7 layers AG. 7 layers UK is a test and certification business offering third-party test services for the designers and manufacturers of GSM, GPRS and 3G products and modules.

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14 March 2006
Aeroflex and 7 layers partner on 3G handset conformance testing
7 layers to use Aeroflex’s 6401 AIME/CT with ISHO platform for 3G handset testing.
Aeroflex and 7 layers have announced a partnership on 3G mobile handset conformance testing under which the 7 layers test and service facility in UK will use Aeroflex’s 6401 AIME/CT conformance system complete with inter-system handover capability (ISHO) for its 3G handset testing requirements. The partnership is the result of the long-standing working relationship between the two companies which goes back to the inception of 7 layers in UK in 2001

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04 November 2005
7 layers increases its Interoperability and Field Testing Capacities
Quality Assurance, has achieved great importance and significance in product life cycle management. A product, not in line with set quality standards, can damage the brand and the future success of manufacturers and operators alike.

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04 November 2005
7 layers – Mass customization of Test Case development
7 layers develops test cases for manufacturers in the earliest development stages of new technologies already taking into account network operators requirements. To be provided with fully workable test solutions in this crucial phase provides our clients with an important competitive advantage.

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14 February 2005
7 layers expands its capacities in South Korea
The new laboratory will open beginning of May 2005. It is ideally situated in Kangnam-Gu, Seoul in attractive new premises", informs the general manager of 7 layers in Korea.

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14 February 2005
Spirent Partners with 7 layers on 3G Testing
Spirent Communications™ (NYSE: SPM; LSE: SPT) has partnered with 7 layers to validate RF conformance test cases and to provide 3G mobile device testing services on Spirent’s U-ATS UMTS Automatic Test System.

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7 February 2005
7 layers UK tastes a MINT
CETECOM Spain has installed at 7 layers UK the validated MINT RF Conformance Tester featuring quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM/GPRS/EDGE/AMR testing capabilities. This platform is one of the three validated platforms for radio frequency testing according to the GCF and PTCRB criteria and it is being supplied to enhance the service portfolio that 7 layers UK is offering.

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4 June 2004
7 layers strengthens Bluetooth
® Qualification Services
On 2 June 2004 7 layers UK's Halam rose was appointed BQB by
Bluetooth® SIG. Halam is the second BQB at 7 layers UK, bringing the total to five BQB’s within the 7 layers Group and further strengthening 7 layers’ global position as leaders in Bluetooth® Qualification.

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22 March 2004
The 7 layers test and service centre in Irvine, a member of the international 7 layers group, has expanded its test facilities for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and W-CDMA substantially.

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16 January 2004
The 7 layers group has established 7 layers Agency Korea, conveniently situated in Bundang, Sungnam City, in January 2004, taking great care in carefully choosing a partner for its business, who would be fully able to fulfil the growing requirements of the booming Korean market for wireless communications products.

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27 October 2003
7 layers UK becomes official Bluetooth® ‘BQTF’ test facility for RF, Protocol and Profile scopes.

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30 September 2003
In order to find a professional solution which handles the growing complexity of communications testing, 7 layers has developed InterLab®.

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17 February 2003
InterLab® the easy way to professional testing! In order to meet the growing test demand for wireless communications products 7 layers has developed the InterLab® system for professional testing. This system is ideal for developers and manufacturers of wireless communications products and services who want to improve and enlarge their in-house test capabilities.

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17 February 2003
Anite and 7 layers, Streamline Wireless Test and Measurement Process. Maker of Test Platforms and Independent Test House Lead Wireless Industry in “Ease of Use”.

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17 February 2003
7 layers and ORGA Test Systems Collaboration on 3G Terminal Testing results in first validated 3G test. Leading independent provider of professional testing and support services, 7 layers, has entered into a collaboration agreement with ORGA Test Systems, the test solutions provider for SIM/USIM interface testing.

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17 January 2003
Phoenix TEST-Lab GmbH in collaboration with 7 layers can now certify telecommunications products for the US market.

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9 December 2002
7 layers Inc.
The only preferred distributor channel for Ericsson Bluetooth
® Development Kits (EBDKs)

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17 October 2002
7 layers, Inc.
The only US facility offering full scope Cellular and Bluetooth® development and test services.

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17 October 2002
"Making EDGE real"
7 layers and other leading EDGE technology drivers show how it is done.

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10 October 2002
7 layers Inc. and TÜV America
joined force to establish a new Bluetooth
® test and service center

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11 June 2002
Joined forces serving automative Bluetooth
®
Vehicle specific Bluetooth
® features are on the way that are going to offer convenient and desirable services for the user. Car diagnosis, phone access, personalization profiles etc. can work with the Bluetooth® wireless technology and will soon be integrated into cars, busses, lorries etc.

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10 June 2002
The experienced leader for Bluetooth
® qualification
7 layers is the leading engineering, test and qualification company for the Bluetooth
® industry with long term experience in fields such as Bluetooth®, GSM, GPRS etc. 7 layers offers all the services clients need, from Bluetooth® product development support to global market access.

download here (ca. 55kb)


7 June 2002
InterLab
® from 7 layers
The efficient solution for professional Bluetooth
® testing
With Bluetooth
® modules becoming part of a growing number of products, test demand for this global technology is rising. Since the responsibility for the functionality of highly complex Bluetooth® products lies with the suppliers, the industry has established a complex qualification program in order to secure quality standards and interoperability of various products from different manufacturers.

download here (ca. 264kb)


7 June 2002
"Ready to test" for Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth
® Congress 2002, Amsterdam. Using the validated Rohde & Schwarz Bluetooth® Test Systems TS8960 and PTW60 as a base platform, the service provider 7 layers has developed a preconfigured Bluetooth® test solution with a corresponding set of services. The Rohde & Schwarz Bluetooth® Test Systems TS8960 and PTW60 are combined with the InterLab® system from 7 layers to meet the complex requirements of Bluetooth® testing. Under the name InterLab®, this Bluetooth® test solution is offered to developers, manufacturers and test houses worldwide.

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4 June 2002
Automotive Bluetooth
® – A New Venture
MIRA Ltd, the independent research and development organisation for the global automotive industry, is pleased to announce our co-operation with 7 layers UK, who are the premier technology company that offer Bluetooth
® test and qualification.

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27 March 2002
Anite Telecoms and 7 Layers Collaborate on 3G and GPRS Terminal Testing
Fleet, Hampshire, UK, 27 March 2002: Leading test solutions provider, Anite Telecoms, has entered into a collaboration agreement with 7 layers, the independent provider of professional testing and support services. The agreement will provide manufacturers with enhanced levels of service and support when using Anite's family of 3G and GPRS terminal test solutions.

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19 February 2002
Anritsu Corporation and 7 layers AG announce 3G collaboration
Anritsu Corporation and 7 layers AG in Germany have announced that they will collaborate in the area of RF conformance testing for 3GPP W-CDMA.

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15 February 2002
Fast Track Certification
7 layers has developed new services that put reference design testing to a better use than ever before. 7 layers works closely together with reference design manufacturers and - thanks to the InterLab® system for professional testing - distributes all the information an end-user product manufacturer needs for a faster, cheaper and more convenient certification process.

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4 February 2002
7 layers has found the answer to the changing test requirements of its clients:
InterLab® is a system for professional testing that offers cost effective, efficient and convenient testing, tailored to our clients needs. InterLab® will be introduced on the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.

download here (ca. 320kb)


23 January 2002
Alcatel Announces Qualification for Most Complete Bluetooth® Solution
Alcatel Baseband Qualification paves way to adhoc-networking capability through Bluetooth® technology. Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) announced today that its’ Bluetooth® Baseband chip, the MTC-60180, has received Bluetooth® qualification.

download here (ca. 24kb)


29 May 2001
7 layers test solutions – designed to make Bluetooth
® testing easier than ever
7 layers has developed support services for in-house test solutions that make in-house testing more efficient and far easier to manage than ever before. The client can choose from various in-house test solutions, depending on the requested test and service level.

download here (approx. 23kb)


28 May 2001
7 layers - market leader in Bluetooth
® qualification
7 layers is the leading qualification service provider, who has listed the largest amount of all products on the “Bluetooth
® Qualified Product List.”

download here (approx. 23kb)


12 April 2001
North America’s First Test and Qualification Facility for Bluetooth
® Wireless Devices is Opened in Santa Clara, CA.
Danvers, Massachusetts, April 12, 2001. TÜV Product Service announces it has partnered with 7 layers AG to provide the first North American facility built exclusively for final test and qualification of Bluetooth
® wireless technology products.

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7 February 2001
7 layers provides new test solutions for GPRS and WAP
7 layers, one of the top solution providers for the mobile communications industry, has found new answers to speed up the development process of GPRS and WAP applications.

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23 October 2000
New test facility set-up, operational by February 2001
7 layers is setting up an independent test facility for Bluetooth®, GSM and GPRS in a JV with TTPCom in Cambridge, UK.

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14 June 2000
Partnership:
TÜV Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg and 7 layers World's first network for the qualification of Bluetooth® products
Joint objective is market leadership as Bluetooth® service provider

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download here in german (approx. 120kb)


 

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