IQflex® 802.11a/b/g/n Test Solution

ImageLitePoint IQflex® 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Manufacturing Test Solution is an all-in-one test instrument developed specifically for production RF testing of 802.11a/b/g, 802/11n MIMO WLAN and optional Bluetooth products. The instrument replaces all traditional test equipment used in a WLAN production line and integrates the functionality of a power meter and spectrum analyzer with a vector signal analyzer (VSA) and vector signal generator (VSG) in a single, small form-factor box.

Ensuring high consistency production tests, while minimizing manufacturing cost, the rack mountable test instrument includes the latest vector-based signal analysis and modulation software technology. It also easily integrates into an automated test program, providing fast pass/fail or parametric test results.

Case Study: SerComm reconfigures test stations in 5 minutes or less
Case Study: Vocera Communications Cuts RMA Rate in Half


Features

  • Seamless analysis of DSSS (802.11b/g) and OFDM (802.11a/g) WLAN signals
  • Advanced VSA and VSG combined with the capabilities of a power meter and spectrum analyzer in a single instrument
  • Operation in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
  • Two configurable RF ports enable dual-head testing
  • Increased test speed and test throughput for high-volume manufacturing
    • LitePoint API supports Visual C/C++ test scripts for use in production line testing
    • Easy-to-use
  • High-performance VSA
    • Wide bandwidth (±33 MHz)
    • Capture-once-measure-all operation
    • High phase linearity, low phase noise, low noise figure
  • High-performance VSG
    • Low noise figure
    • Pre-defined 802.11a/b/g transmit test signals
    • Impairments can be introduced in real-time to the transmit test signal
    • Generation of arbitrary 802.11a/b/g waveforms simplified by optional IQwave WLAN™ Waveform Generator Software

 Benefits

  • Improved product reliability
    • Direct measurement of EVM and other signal quality metrics
    • Imperfect “golden unit” RF source replaced by near-perfect RF source
  • Rapid transition from R&D to manufacturing
    • Consistent results and analysis across product development lifecycle with common test platform
    • Extensive range of pre-programmed test features and simple-to-create scripts
  • Reduced need for engineering resources
    • Automated test program interface reduces need for test engineering resources
    • Test script templates for specific chipsets support production-line calibration
    • Test software for all major chipsets
  • Increased test throughput and production yields
    • Single instrument reduces required test stages to provide full test coverage
    • Independent and simultaneous receive and transmit measurements
    • Dual-head testing capability
  • High return on investment (ROI)
    • Low capital outlay and operating costs recovered by rapid time-to-market and improved product quality
    • Same test instrument for use with various chipsets
  • “Future-proof” investment
    • Software upgrades ensure compliance with WLAN standards changes
    • High signal bandwidth design techniques anticipate future requirements
    • Worldwide WLAN dual band frequency coverage and flexible modulation options ensure hardware longevity

 System Requirements

  • IQsignal™ and LitePoint IQdebug™ Monitor and Control Tool
  • PC: Intel® Pentium® Processor or compatible
  • Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Home Edition
  • Memory: 128MB of RAM
  • Disk space: 200MB of available hard disk space
  • Monitor: at least 1024 x 768 resolution
  • Connectivity: TCP/IP over 10/100BaseT Ethernet

 Next Steps