LitePoint IQnxn-plus MIMO Test Systems

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2x2 Test System with Sync Unit
LitePoint IQnxnplus MIMO Test Systems are a family of compact, One-Box Wireless Testers based on an optimized architecture with integrated VSAs and VSGs. These systems test critical physical layer transmit on receive radio parameters during product development, volume manufacturing, system test, and quality assurance (QA). Two to four one-box testers are synchronized and combined for multi-stream Multiple In / Multiple Out (MIMO) testing. The resulting scalable test system tests the latest MIMO WiMAX (wave 2) and optional 802.11n WiFi products. It accurately generates RF and baseband MIMO signal waveforms, and analyzes real MIMO signals from multiple RF  (antenna) ports or baseband interfaces. IQnxn-plus MIMO Test

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Integrated, synchronized VSAs & VSGs 

The flexible system allows developers, chipset vendors, and brand owners to test any and all configurations, including 2X, 3X and 4X, by adding LitePoint IQnxnplus Expansion Units. Due to LitePoint’s close work with key MIMO chipset solution makers, the system profiles the performance of popular MIMO devices with confidence.

Features

  • System Architecture - First test solution with multiple integrated and synchronized VSA and VSG functions for testing advanced MIMO products
  • Flexible - Supports multiple wireless standards; the IQnxnplus MIMO Test System can be used for both (mobile, wave 2) WiMAX and (11n) WiFi MIMO testing - each individual single channel unit can be used for SISO testing as well
  • IQnxnplus Synchronization Unit - Synchronize signal frequency and phase of multiple single channel one-box test  units
  • Supported frequencies - 2.15 to 2.7 GHz, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, and 4.9 to 6.0 GHz
  • High performance RF and EVM accuracy
  • Expandable to meet your needs - Use additional IQnxnplus Expansion Units to accomplish 2x3, 3x3 and 4x4 MIMO testing
  • Includes IQsignal for WiMAX Analysis Software Suite
  • Optional WiFi and Software Support - IQsignal for WiFi Software, LitePoint Bluetooth Software, IQfact Test Software, and IQwave for WiMAX Waveform Generation Software

 Benefits 

  • Faster time to production
    • No learning curve – intuitive user interface gives R&D engineers immediate and easy access to standards compliant test function
    • Seamless transition from quality to factory floor with use of MIMO chip-specific IQfact Manufacturing Test Software
    • Flexible test system accommodates other combinations configurations (2x3, 3x3, 4x4) by simply adding LitePoint IQnxnplus Expansion Units
  • Reduced manufacturing costs
    • LitePoint’s work with key MIMO and WiMAX chipset solution makers to profile performance of popular devices eliminates need for development and QA to do so
    • Can be used on the manufacturing floor
  • Capital investment protected and extended
    • “Future-proof” software upgrades
    • Upgrades ensure compliance with WLAN, WiMAX, and MIMO standards changes

 System Requirements

  • 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: 1024 x 768 resolution
  • Connectivity: TCP/IP over 10/100BaseT Ethernet

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