Richardson, TX. Anritsu has announced a Network Mode for its MT8862A wireless connectivity test set, which is an instrument capable of supporting various WLAN protocol standards such as IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b. Anritsu said the new mode makes the MT8862A the industry’s first solution capable of measuring the performance of an 802.11ac-capable WLAN device under test (DUT) in the actual operating state. With the Network Mode configuration, the MT8862A serves as an efficient manufacturing test solution to verify WLAN chipsets designed into smartphones, smart home electronics, connected cars, and IoT systems.
RF performance characteristics such as Tx power and Rx sensitivity (PER) as well as waveform coverage range can be measured over-the-air (OTA) using the Network Mode, which eliminates the need for dedicated vendor-provided test modes typically required for WLAN device verification. Removal of a physical connection establishes a more accurate representation of the actual DUT performance in a real-world environment, as the measurements take into consideration the effect of the internal wireless antennas.
The MT8862A can be operated remotely via web browser from a control PC connected by Ethernet. This configuration simplifies conducting measurements by eliminating more complex setups, for more efficient testing.
Engineers realize numerous advantages when using the MT8862A compared with conventional WLAN test equipment. It can be easily and quickly integrated into a production line and is simple to maintain and calibrate. The MT8862A reduces test system costs, increases production throughput, and delivers flexible WLAN testing.
