The LitePoint IQxel™ Connectivity Test System enables full coverage, physical layer testing of WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth (1.0 to 4.0) enabled devices. IQxel exceeds the demanding bandwidth and Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) requirements of 802.11ac equipped devices. IQxel covers both the 80 and 160 MHz versions of 802.11ac.

One System for:

●Covers key connectivity standards 802.11ac, 802.11a/b/g/n/p and Bluetooth 1.0 to 4.0 in a single tester

●80 and 160 MHz versions supporting all combinations of 802.11ac channel bandwidths

●Differential analog baseband I and Q signals available for transceiver applications

Flexible MIMO Test Solution

●True MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technology testing supported with independent, non-correlated signals using multiple, synchronized IQxel units

●Flexible architecture allows MIMO needs to be scaled from SISO requirements (1 unit) to multiple units as MIMO order expands

Optimized for Manufacturing

●The IQxel provides fully calibrated RF connections for 2 devices simplifying manufacturing test of multiple devices and ensuring the best possible measurement accuracy

●Compact 2U high chassis takes a minimum of space in equipment racks

●Easy to deploy – fully integrated processing capabilities minimize data transfer times and requires no external PC controllers and software library installations to manage

Designed for Manufacturing 

IQxel is the first One Box Tester (OBT) for 802.11ac devices. Its design makes it simple to deploy rugged, automated test solutions in high volume device manufacturing applications. The IQxel delivers the quickest and easiest factory test capabilities owing to a compact 2U high chassis requiring no external PC for processing, using standard gigabit Ethernet communication, and including an operating system independent web-based graphical user interface and SCPI compliant control commands. 

IQxel delivers maximum manufacturing throughput offering native dual DUT RF connections which eliminates the needs for external RF components that can degrade accuracy and cause reliability concerns in manufacturing environments. The IQxel 160 MHz option can be used to test two 80 MHz bandwidth devices doubling device throughput of the test station further enhancing operational cost savings.

Confidence

The majority of manufacturers for high volume testing of connectivity devices use LitePoint test equipment – LitePoint equipment has tested over 1 Billion devices to date. The IQxel extends this level of reliability and confidence of measure to newer 802.11ac enabled devices. IQxel is supported by local LitePoint personnel in key global manufacturing centers providing real time customer support and instrument service should it be required. LitePoint’s library of over 100 IQfact chipset test solutions ensures customers can obtain packaged software solutions for both calibration and verification of leading edge connectivity chipset solutions from the top vendors.

Seamless Transition from LitePoint 802.11n Testers to 802.11ac Testing

IQxel allows re-use of existing test scripts and software developed on the industry standard LitePoint WLAN/Bluetooth testers including IQview, IQflex, and IQ2010. IQxel ensures a fast and easy transition to 802.11ac testing, while still enabling previous 802.11 a/b/g/n test programs to be run on the IQxel without having to re-write software. Users can painlessly migrate to testing newer 802.11ac devices while still leveraging their previously written test programs or LitePoint’s extensive library of IQfact™ chipset calibration and verification software. 

IQxel provides users the option of developing test software in either a Windows® C/C++ API environment (IQapi) or using a Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) interface. The SCPI interface provides an operating system independent interface that easily interfaces with scripting langauages like Python running under Windows®, Linux, or Mac® based operating systems.

Graphical programming is also supported for languages like LabVIEW® with available software libraries from LitePoint.

Specifications of:

Input Frequency Range

●2150 to 2600 MHz

●4900 to 6000 MHz

Max Input Power

●+30 dBm peak

●+25 dBm average

Output power range

●+9 to -95 dBm (CW)

Output power accuracy 

●± 0.50 dB (0 to -95 dBm) 

Technologies

●802.11 a/b/g/n/p/ac, MIMO or SISO

●Bluetooth 1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0 

Control Interface

●1000BaseT (Ethernet),

●Programming Interface: API (C_based), SCPI