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Connectivity Test User GuideConnectivity Test User GuideVersion: 1.0.3Date: 2013-10-09Important NoticeCopyright NoticeCopyright 2013, Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.TrademarksSpreadtrum Communications, Inc. and Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.s products are exclusively owned by Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. References to other companies and their products use trademarks owned by the respective companies and are for reference purpose only.Warranty DisclaimerSpreadtrum Communications, Inc. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or with respect to anything in this document, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special or consequential damages.ConfidentialityThe information contained herein (including any attachments) is confidential. The recipient hereby acknowledges the confidentiality of this document, and except for specific purposes, this document shall not be disclosed to any third party.About This DocumentPurposeThis document describes how to use Connectivity Test in production line.Intended AudienceThis document is intended for: l Installation and commissioning engineerl Technical support engineerOrganizationThis document consists of 5 chapters as follows.ChapterDescribes1. OverviewOverview introduction2. Quick StartStep by step to quick start3. Operation GuideOperation description in detail 4. ConfigurationConfiguration description5. FQAQuestion and answerConventionsSymbol ConventionsThe symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.SymbolDescriptionIndicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save time.Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.Frequently Used AbbreviationsAbbreviationDescriptionUIUser InterfaceDUTDevice Under TestGUI ConventionsConventionDescriptionBoldfaceButtons, menus, parameters, tabs, windows, and dialog titles are in boldface. For example, click OK.Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the signs. For example, choose File Create Folder.Keyboard OperationFormatDescriptionKeyPress the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.Key 1+Key 2Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.Key 1, Key 2Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means the two keys should be pressed in turn.Mouse OperationActionDescriptionClickSelect and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer.Double-clickPress the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer.DragPress and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer to a certain position.ReferenceContents1 Overview2-11.1 Introduction2-21.2 Runtime environment2-21.2.1 Hardware2-21.2.2 Software2-21.3 Installation2-21.4 Test Environment Setup2-22 Quick Start2-12.1 Main User Interface2-22.2 Quick Operation2-33 Operation Guide3-13.1 Settings3-24 Configuration4-14.1 ConnectivityTest.ini4-24.2 Result Log4-55 FQA5-1Issue 01 (2013-10-09)Spreadtrum Communications Inc.5-1FiguresFigure 1-1 Architecture of the test environment2-3Figure 2-1 Main UI2-2Figure 2-2 Setup UI2-3Figure 2-3 Setup OK2-4Figure 2-4 Working2-5Figure 2-5 PASS2-5Figure 3-1 Setup UI3-2Connectivity Test User Guide5 FQA1 Overview1.1 IntroductionConnectivity Test is used to WIFI calibration and WIFI test.1.2 Runtime environment1.2.1 Hardwaren Generic Pentium III PC or above.n IQ2010/IQ2011/IQ2015 equipment.1.2.2 Softwaren Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP, Vista, Win7. (Windows XP is highly recommended)n Litepoint IQ201X application runtime.1.3 Installation1. Install MatLab/IQ201x Application/IQ201x Diagnostics runtime.2. Install USB driver of mobile phone1.4 Test Environment SetupPlease setup test connection environment according to the follow picture: Figure 1-1 Architecture of the test environment2 Quick Start2.1 Main User InterfaceTo execute Connectivity Test, double click directly.Figure 2-1 Main UIThe major elements of UI are described as follows: l 1. Application title and menu.l 2. Detail test items and resultsl 3. Trace of testing.l 4. Test state: PASS, FAIL, or Working.l 5. Test information such as UART, equipments, SW version, Serial Numberl 6. Start or stop button.l 6. Statistics information such as pass rate, test time2.2 Quick OperationStep by stepStep 1 Setup the test environment according to Figure 1-1Step 2 Click Connectivity Test to execute application.Step 3 Click Settings Setup menu to configure the settings.Figure 2-2 Setup UIl Select USB port l Select Calibration Model Check WIFI TX Calibration, Read SN, Final Test (802.11b/g/n) test items.l Clock OK button to close.Figure 2-3 Setup OKStep 4 Click Start button to start testing.Figure 2-4 WorkingStep 5 PASSFigure 2-5 PASSTest states are listed as below:l Indicates instrument initialization fails. Check the hardware connection environment and instrument configuration.l Indicates the environment initialization is done. Press Start button to start testing.l Indicates DUT is under testing.l Indicates test result is pass.l Indicates test result fails.-End3 Operation Guide3.1 SettingsClick Settings Setup to display setup UI as shown as Figure 3-1: Figure 3-1 Setup UIl 1. Communication Portn Port: Select UART/USB port n Calibration Mode: DUT is under Calibration Moden Normal Mode: DUT is under Normal Moden AP boot time: ONLY available while calibration mode. Unit: msIt indicates the time to sleep until WIFI is ready while DUT is under calibration mode.Normal Mode: UART is only available under Normal Mode.l 2. Instrumentn Power Supply: Configure the GPIB remote setting of Power Supply.n Equipment: Configure the remote control settings of RF measurement instrument.n Loss: RF cable loss l 3. Commonn Read SN: Read serial number from DUT.n Loop Test: Specifies the loop test count and start to loop test.n Reset Statistics: Clear the statistics (Clear) Loop Test: If user aborts once test by pressing “STOP” button, loop test will be disabled automatically.l 4. WIFIn TX Calibration: Enable TX calibration.n Read MAC Addr.: Read WIFI MAC address from DUT.n Final Test (802.11x): Enable WIFI final test of 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n(20MHz) You could configure the test items by press Edit / MoveUp / MoveDn / Add / Del buttons: Modify the configuration of current test item. : Adjust current test item sequence: Adjust current test item sequence: Add a new test item.: Delete the current test item.1. You could edit the test item by double-click it.2. You could also configure the test items through the popup menu by right-click: How to add a new item? 4 Configuration4.1 ConnectivityTest.ini802.11g Spec.; OFDM ; Data Rates : 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps; -; Transmit Power ToleranceTXP Low Limit = 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 TXP Upp Limit = 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20 TXP Low Limit: Specifies minimum TXP limit of each data rate. Unit: dBmTXP Upp Limit: Specifies maximum TXP limit of each data rate. Unit: dBm; EVM Tolerance (dB); EVM Spec: -5, -8, -10, -13, -16, -19, -22, -25EVM Upp Limit = -5, -8, -10, -13, -16, -19, -23, -22 EVM Upp Limit: Specifies maximum EVM limit of each data rate. Unit: dB or % (802.11b); Center Frequency Tolerance (+/-20ppm, KHz)FER Low Limit = -480FER Upp Limit = 480FER Low Limit: Specifies minimum frequency error, Unit: KHzFER Upp Limit: Specifies maximum frequency error, Unit: KHz; Packet Error Rate (%); Min. Sensitivity (dBm); -82 -81 -79 -77 -74 -70 -66 -65 dBmPER = 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10PER: Specifies maximum packet error rate, Unit: %WIFI COMMONTX ON Sleep= 300 ; ms Sleep time while Tx On command is sent to DUTRef. Level = 15.0 ; dB, reference level, IQ201x Vsa Ref Pwr = Ref. Level + 15.0; If failure happen, keep DUT Tx On state TX OFF disable while failure = 0TX ON Sleep: Specifies the sleep time between TX on and start to measure WIFI signal by instrument.Ref. Level: Specifies the reference level to setup by instrumentTX OFF disable while failure: While failure happens, keep DUT continue to transmit WIFI signal.TROUTII WIFI CALIBRATIONCalibrate Channels = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; DAC scale value should be 1 - 0x3FFDefault DAC scales =0x230DAC scale Step =0x10 ; EVM or PWRCalibration Algorithm = PWRCalibrate Channels: Specifies the channels to calibrate.Default DAC scales: Specifies the initial DAC value to do calibration. The limit range is 1 0x3FFDAC scale Step: Specifies the step of DAC value to adjust during calibration.Calibration Algorithm: Specifies the calibration algorithm.l EVM: Increase the TXP as higher as possible until EVM exceeds the target value.l PWR: Adjust the TXP into the range of specified value and tolerance.TROUTII EVM CALIBRATIONTarget EVM = -25.0 ; -25dBMin TX Power = 8.0 ; dBmMax TX Power = 20.0 ; dBmTarget EVM: Specifies the cal