Willtek Communications provides terminal testingsolutions and handheld spectrum analyzers for the mobiletelecommunications industry – including network operators, serviceproviders, and equipment manufacturers.
Terminal testing is used for checking and calibrating mobiletelephones and equipment during factory production, service centrerepairs and for functional tests in sales outlets. Spectrum analyzersare used for all wireless applications in areas such as antenna andsatellite maintenance, radiation measurements, general repair andmilitary applications. Willtek’s engineering expertise reflects 45years of skill and experience in testing radio frequency (RF)environments.
The main R&D and production centre for Willtek’s products is inIsmaning near Munich, Germany. Willtek has sales and service centresand representatives all over the world.
Foundation and development:
SinceJuly 2005, Willtek Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary ofWireless Telecom Group, Inc. Willtek Communications was formed in May2002 following a management buy-out of Acterna’s Wireless InstrumentsOperation (WIO). However, the roots of the company go back as far as1957, providing it with a legacy of in-depth industry experience underthe names of Solartron, Schlumberger, Wavetek, Wavetek WandelGoltermann, and Acterna.
Products:
There are three main product areas that Will’tek, these and their relevant products are listed below.
Testing wireless devices – increasing productivity and yield
List of Willtek Terminal Test Products:
- 3100 Mobile Fault Finder
- 4032 STABILOCK
- 4100 Mobile Fault Finder
- 4192 GSM Phone Checker Package
- 4200 Mobile Service Tester Series
- 4202R Mobile Service Tester
- 4208 Off-Air Mobile Tester
- 4300 Mobile Service Tester Series
- 4350 Mobile Fault Finder Series
- 4400 Mobile Phone Tester Series
- 4916 Antenna Coupler
- 4921 RF Shield
- 6800 Production Test System
- 7310 Lector
Planning and optimising cellular networks
List of Willtek Air Interface Test Products:
- 8010 Hindsite RF Propagation Test Software
- 8050 HindsitePlus
- 8100 General Purpose Receiver
- 8300 Griffin Fast Measurement Receiver
- 8501 GSM Air Interface Test Module
- BAT-2700 TestPad
- TETRA Air Analyzer
Spectrum Analysis Products
Excellent RF measurements – bench performance in a handheld instrument
- 9101 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
- 9102 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
- 1205/1207 RF Probes
Market segments:
Willtek is a leadingsupplier of test solutions for the service and repair of mobilehandsets and wireless devices. Willtek’s mobile test solutions areapproved by nearly every leading mobile manufacturer. In addition,Willtek operates worldwide as a manufacturer of radio frequency (RF)network performance analyzers.
Customer service:
Willtek provides localsupport through a wide network of partners and accredited servicecentres across the globe. This network offers customer support servicesand customises solutions to user requirements. This network of partnersis supported by regional service centres managed directly by Willtek.
Research & Development
Willtek isdriving forward research and development of innovative test solutionsfor 3G mobile networks and telephones. The company has research anddevelopment establishments in Europe and works with engineeringpartners in different parts of the world.
The background to their business
Theroots of Willtek Communications date back to 1957 when a small group ofengineers started a business in southern Munich. In 1958 Schlumbergeracquired the company and proceeded to develop its business over thenext 36 years prior to selling the enterprise to Wavetek in 1994, atthe same time integrating the Indianapolis team.
In 1998, Wavetek merged with Wandel & Goltermann in Germany. Twoyears later, US-based Dynatech bought WWG and merged it with itssubsidiary TTC. Acterna was born, with 4800 employees worldwide. TheWireless Instruments division, which was a part of Acterna’s wirelessnetwork segment, acquired Chase Communications (UK) and its airinterface operations in 2001.
In 2002, Acterna divested its Wireless Instruments division through an MBO led by the management team. In March 2003, Investcorp acquired a majority interest to finance Willtek’s expansion into new markets and products.
