System and method for enabling automated testing of wireless data packet signal transceivers

摘要

A system and method for enabling automated testing of wireless data packet signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs). One or more DUTs are enclosed inside respective chambers within a shielded enclosure providing electromagnetic shielding for its interior region. Each DUT is powered by an internal power source and its radio frequency (RF) signal port is connected to an external RF signal interface at an outer wall of the shielded enclosure. An anchor at an outer wall of the shielded enclosure enables mechanical engagement with and physical displacement of the shielded enclosure, thereby allowing DUTs to be manipulated using pick and place automation devices for engagement with and connection to automated test equipment. Such test equipment can be assembled into vertically stacked RF signal test stations with which shielded DUT enclosures are engaged by physically mating their respective power and RF signal ports using the pick and place automation device.

主权项

1. An apparatus including a system for enabling automated testing of one or more wireless data packet signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs), including automated placement within a testing environment, comprising:
a shielded enclosure with an interior region containing one or more interior chambers and defined by a plurality of outer walls providing electromagnetic shielding for said interior region, wherein one or more of said plurality of outer walls include
an external power connection for conveying external electrical power,an external radio frequency (RF) signal interface for conveying one or more RF signals for and from one or more DUTs, andan anchor for enabling mechanical engagement with and physical displacement of said shielded enclosure; a power source disposed within said shielded enclosure, coupled to said external power connection and responsive to said external electrical power by providing internal electrical power for said one or more DUTs; one or more conductive electrical power paths disposed within said shielded enclosure, coupled to said power source and extending to respective ones of said one or more interior chambers for conveying said internal electrical power; and one or more conductive RF signal paths disposed within said shielded enclosure, coupled to said external RF signal interface and extending to respective ones of said one or more interior chambers.