The LitePoint IQview 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN R&D Test Solution

Litepoint IQView


The LitePoint IQview 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN R&D Test Solution is a popular test instrument for RF testing of 802.11a/b/g WLAN products, including MIMO and optional Bluetooth + EDR. Network interface cards, access points and embedded components are typically tested using this product.
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 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
    Baseband I/O facilitates product debugging with LitePoint IQdebug™ Monitor and Control Tool
    High-performance VSA
        Wide bandwidth (+/-33 MHz)
        Capture-once-measure-all operation
        High phase linearity, low phase noise, low noise figure
        Graphical and numerical display of measurement results
    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
    Simple control interfaces
        IQsignal Signal Analysis Software Suitefacilitates signal analysis, signal generation, and debugging
        LitePoint API (IQapi™) supports Visual C/C++ test scripts for use in manufacturing

Benefits

    Faster test time
            Test time reduced by from minutes per device to seconds compared to separate instruments for VSA, spectrum analyzer and power meter
            Independent simultaneous Rx and Tx measurements
            Support for dual-head test functionality
    Faster time to production
        Intuitive user interface means no learning curve
        No complicated test set-up or calibration; tests are pre-configured
        Easy to re-configure manufacturing stations to test different chipsets
        Consistent test results across R&D and manufacturing for quick identification and fix of problems
    Consistent quality and performance assured
        Direct measurement of transmitter performance using EVM and other signal quality metrics
        Efficient and repeatable measurements
        Ability to capture, analyze and debug raw signal data on any PC
    Capital investment protected
        One-box tester solution eliminates need for multiple test products
        No other equipment or software required
        Software upgrades ensure compliance with 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