2013 GSDAA Finalist: Qualcomm Atheros Improves WLAN Test Speed and Coverage Using the NI PXI Vector Signal Transceiver and NI LabVIEW

[Christina.Hadly]

2013 RF/Communications Finalist

Qualcomm Atheros Improves WLAN Test Speed and Coverage Using the NI PXI Vector Signal Transceiver and NI LabVIEW

Author: Doug Johnson, Qualcomm Atheros

Challenge: Keeping wireless local area network (WLAN) test costs low and test accuracy high while reducing characterization times as device complexity grows by tracking an increasing number of wireless standards.

Solution: Using the NI PXI-based vector signal transceiver and the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module to create a customized, flexible WLAN test system that delivers a 200X reduction in test time compared to previous rack-and-stack instruments, resulting in lower test costs and better device characterization.

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