IFR And GenRad Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Cooperate On Engineering and Marketing of New Wireless Manufacturing Test Systems.Business/High Tech Editors WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001 IFR IFR abbr. instrument flight rules Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:IFRS IFRS International Financial Reporting Standard(s) IFRS Inter Frame Relay Service IFRS Indiana Facilities Registry System ) and GenRad (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GEN) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. (MoU) outlining their intent to cooperate on developing and marketing manufacturing test systems for wireless handsets. The MoU outlines cooperation between the two companies for engineering and marketing, as well as information sharing See data conferencing. towards the continued development of production test platforms for cellular handset manufacturing. IFR will supply GenRad with radio test sets, RF digitizers and signal sources for integration into GenRad's current and future product lines. GenRad's GR Versa Versa Versatile System Architecture (Genrad) (TM) low cost functional test platform is being used as the foundation for this system. Initially configured for end-of-line testing, the GR Versa platform has been configured to test GSM handsets and is a complete test system that includes GenRad's Versa's 21-slot PXI (PCI EXtensions for Instrumentation) A peripheral bus specialized for data acquisition and real time control systems. Introduced in 1997, PXI uses the CompactPCI 3U and 6U form factors and adds trigger lines, a local bus and other functions suited for measurement 6U rack, PXIscan(TM) signal switching/routing, audio instrumentation, test fixturing, personal computer and display, all integrated with IFR's 2935 GSM radio test set. Future developments will incorporate IFR signal generators and RF digitizer products to provide customized "in-process" test solutions for advanced wireless test. "Our agreement with IFR will help GenRad provide our customers with the very best RF capabilities in many areas of manufacturing," said Jim Ficaro, vice president of functional solutions at GenRad, Inc. "We have already shown a working system at several key exhibitions and we see strong interest in the GR Versa cell phone solution. It combines GenRad's ATE expertise with IFR's wireless test expertise." "We are excited about the opportunities that working with GenRad will bring for IFR worldwide. Our focus on creating new and better solutions for testing wireless products will definitely be advanced with IFR and GenRad's new ATE solutions," said Jeff Bloomer, chief executive officer, IFR Systems, Inc. About GenRad GenRad, Inc. (NYSE:GEN) develops, manufactures and markets advanced performance-assurance technologies. GenRad's primary global markets for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and contract manufacturers include computers, advanced telecommunications for e-commerce and Internet services and diagnostic systems for the transportation/automotive industry. GenRad comprises four business units bringing to market integrated hardware, software and service solutions that empower always-on services and un-interruptable business applications: Process Solutions focuses on in-circuit test, x-ray test and re-work solutions as well as plant and line management solutions for electronic product manufacturers. Functional Solutions focuses on functional test platforms for manufacturers of telecommunications, computers and automotive electronics. Diagnostic Solutions focuses on service bay and manufacturing solutions for transportation OEMs and independent service providers. Support and Services focuses on maintenance programs, on-site and remote support, programming services and training to help customers optimize their hardware and software solutions. Founded in 1915, GenRad employs 1,600 people and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Westford, MA. The company's Web address is www.genrad.com. About IFR Systems Founded in 1968 as Instrument Flight Research Corporation, today IFR is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless test solutions for communications, avionics and general test and measurement applications. In February 1998, IFR acquired Marconi Instruments Marconi Instruments was a British company, one of the Marconi group of companies, formerly part of GEC. The company was based in St Albans, Colchester and Stevenage (where it eventually consolidated). , Stevenage, England, to create a global test and measurement company. IFR was attracted to Marconi Instruments because of its wide range of RF and microwave products, a global sales presence in over 100 countries and extensive service and support network. Today, IFR provides a wide range of test instrumentation with expertise in wireless test solutions incorporating high performance RF signal sources, microwave system analyzers, spectrum analyzers and signal analyzers for the wireless design, manufacturing and service markets. IFR continues to build on its impressive portfolio of wireless solutions by drawing on its extensive and expanding RF and microwave design expertise, intellectual property and patent portfolio. The IFR 2029 vector modulator Modulator Any device or circuit by means of which a desired signal is impressed upon a higher-frequency periodic wave known as a carrier. The process is called modulation. The modulator may vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the carrier. was recently named as a finalist for the prestigious EDN Magazine "Innovation of the Year" award for test and measurement. For more information about IFR, in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , contact: IFR, 10200 West York West York may refer to one of these places:
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