IQfact™ Automated Manufacturing Test Software

ImageLitePoint IQfact™ Manufacturing Test Software is optimized for the most popular chipsets. The test programs are a result of LitePoint’s partnership with the leading chipset manufacturers, and offer wireless OEMs a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to develop and test chipset-specific solutions. Where specific test programs do not exist, there is . The test programs run on IQview 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Test Solution for R&D and IQflex 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Test Solution for high volume production. The software contains a flexible operator interface, a test suite with calibration and verification procedures, tailored for the manufacturing requirements of specific chipset-based wireless products.

IQfact Architecture
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Features

  • Chipset test suites include
    • Crystal calibration
    • Transmit power calibration
    • Transmit power verification
    • Transmit quality verification (EVM measurements)
    • Spectral mask verification
    • Receive PER (packet error rate)
    • Occupied bandwidth verification (channel 12 for CCK)
    • Dual-head test operation supported
    • Support for Rx operation
    • Support for dual band operation
    • Compatible with LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package for cost-saving single-pass testing of integrated Wi-FiWiFi and Bluetooth + EDR devices
  • Core program features include
    • MAC handling
    • Data logging
    • Console or GUI modes
    • User configurable test script
    • User configurable limits file 

Note: Review chipset-specific datasheets (above). 

Benefits 

  • Rapid time to test
    • Preconfigured for specific chipset-based products
    • Testing can begin as soon as software is installed
    • Customizable to enhance test flow conditions and limits
  • Significant cost savings over internal development
    • Saves 15 months of one expert’s time by eliminating need to write test programs
    • Eliminates need to create test executive, test flow, test limits, verification, and integration test and verification of 100 good and bad sample DUTs
  • Faster test times
    • Multiple test operations supported
    • Dual-head test operation supported 

System Requirements 

  • IQview or IQflex 802.11 WLAN Test Instrument version 1.3.6 or later
  • PC: Windows 2000 or XP
  • Connectivity: 10/100 network connection
  • RF shielding box (required for reliable receive testing) with cabled RF DUT connector
  • Quality RF cable (SMA-SMA and N-type to SMA adaptor or N-type to SMA cable) and attenuator (>3GHz specification)
  • For dual-head test operation, one IQview or IQflex unit with two complete test station set-ups; additionally a 10/100Mbps hub or switch
  • For single-pass testing of integrated WiFi and Bluetooth + EDR devices, one IQview or IQflex unit with LitePoint Bluetooth® Production Software

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