IQflex replaces all
traditional test equipment used in a WLAN production
line. It integrates the functionality of a power meter
and a spectrum analyzer with a vector signal analyzer (VSA)
and a vector signal generator (VSG) in a single small
form-factor box.
Features
- All inclusive test
solution
- LitePoint IQflex
802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Manufacturing Test Solution
- Software
- Rack
- Enclosure
- Fixture
- Wiring
- Seamless analysis of
DSSS (802.11b/g) and OFDM (802.11a/g/n) 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/n transmit test signals
- Impairments can
be introduced in real-time to the transmit test
signal
- Generation of
arbitrary 802.11a/b/g/n waveforms simplified by
optional IQwave WLAN™ Waveform Generator
Software
Benefits
- “Zero-install”
turnkey test platform
- 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
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
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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. 
LitePoint
IQflex® 802.11a/b/g/n Manufacturing Turnkey Test
Solution is a “zero-install” test solution, providing
everything needed to quickly and cost-effectively
ramp-up manufacturing test for virtually all major
chipsets. Developed specifically for production RF
testing of 802.11a/b/g and 802.11/ MIMO WLAN products as
well as optional Bluetooth + EDR products, the solution
is based on IQflex 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Manufacturing Test
Solution and includes software, rack, enclosure,
fixture, and wiring. 