The Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution is a specialized system engineered for efficient, accurate functional testing of IoT devices utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 and Wi-Fi (WLAN) b/g/n technologies. The system conducts over-the-air signaling tests, evaluating devices in their actual operating mode and final form factor. This approach simplifies manufacturing test processes, accelerates time to market, and reduces test cost by delivering quantitative RF parameter measurements that exceed the capabilities of conventional golden radio methods or expensive parametric testers.
Technical Specifications
The X8711A comprises a Keysight 34972A Data Acquisition/Data Logger Switch Unit serving as the main chassis, equipped with a 6 ½-digit digital multimeter. The 34999A RF Module provides RF testing capability with selectable configurations: BLE 4.2 signaling (X8711A-001), WLAN b/g/n signaling (X8711A-002), or combined (X8711A-100). Measurement suites operate on Keysight Test Automation Platform (TAP) software with BLE 4.2 support (KS83301A/KS83301B) and WLAN b/g/n support (KS83302A/KS83302B).
– Key Features
• Over-the-air signaling tests simulate real-world operating conditions
• Transmit (Tx) power measurement provides quantitative device power assessment
• Receiver (Rx) packet error rate (PER) testing evaluates receiver performance
• Receiver sensitivity characterization
• Tx power and Rx PER test completion in seconds, maximizing throughput
• TAP software licensing available as node-locked, transportable, or floating with perpetual or 12-month terms
• Prerequisite software includes Keysight License Manager, Keysight IO Libraries Suite, and TAP Software
– Typical Applications
Functional testing of BLE 4.2 and Wi-Fi b/g/n IoT devices during manufacturing. The system addresses limitations of golden radio methods by providing quantitative coverage and eliminates unnecessary expense of parametric test approaches for functional validation at this product lifecycle stage.
– Compatibility & Integration
The X8711A integrates with Keysight’s ecosystem of data acquisition, RF measurement, and software platforms. System configuration flexibility allows manufacturers to select RF module capabilities matching their device portfolio.
