OULU, Finland, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, today announced that its EB Propsim F32 radio channel emulator has been chosen as a finalist for 2013 Best in Test Award in the LTE/Wireless Test category by Test & Measurement World. The Best in Test awards recognize excellence in electronics test and measurement and are presented to an organization for a breakthrough product or technology.

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In April of this year, EB launched the EB Propsim F32 radio channel emulator, radio channel emulator for testing the performance of wireless networks, base stations, terminals and chipsets utilizing multi-antenna and multi-radio technologies. Leveraging EB's unique expertise in radio channel characterization, EB Propsim F32 is a top-rated test solution with up to eight times the traditional emulator testing capacity in a single box – hence being the first radio channel emulator that can truly test the performance of an entire 4G LTE network in a laboratory.

"We are honored that the EB Propsim F32 is recognized as one of the top instrument of the year in LTE/Wireless Test category by Test & Measurement World," said Janne Kolu, vice president, Test Tools at EB. "With this new product we have been able to provide our customers a state-of-the-art test solution to test the performance of wireless products."

The Best in Test winner in each category will be chosen by a combination of reader votes and editorial staff votes. Cast your vote at http://www.tmworld.com/electronics-blogs/other/4402436/Cast-your-vote-for-Best-in-Test-Txt

Further information:

Joakim Granholm
EB Wireless Business Segment
Tel. +358 40 344 3733
Email: joakim.granholm@elektrobit.com

Lindsay Bubbico
Finn Partners Public Relations for EB
Tel. +1 212 583-2738
Email: Lindsay@finnpartners.com

Elektrobit (EB)

EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and automotive industries. The net sales for the year 2011 totaled MEUR 162.2. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com

About EB Propsim Product Family

The first EB Propsim radio channel emulator was introduced in 1995. EB's philosophy in designing radio channel test solutions has always been uncompromised technical performance for the best emulation accuracy and realistic propagation environment. EB's competence in radio channel test equipment is achieved with a long involvement at the forefront of international radio channel research and solid experience in designing and developing state-of-the-art wireless products and systems. EB continuously develops the EB Propsim radio channel emulator product family and their patented technology to be able to provide testing solutions for the development of the latest wireless technologies. www.elektrobit.com/ebpropsim

SOURCE EB, Elektrobit Corporation