IQxel-MX High Performance 802.11be Test System

Industry-leading Performance for Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 6 Testing

Next generation wireless devices Access Points, CPEs and client devices like smartphones or tablets based on the IEEE 802.11be EHT (Extremely High Throughput) standard require stringent RF performance to meet the latest standard requirements. PHY features including tri-band operation in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands, extra-wide 320 MHz channels, 4096 QAM modulation, up to 16 spatial streams and multi-link operation (MLO) are pushing the limits of Wi-Fi device’s RF performance and are ushering in a new era in connectivity. LitePoint has developed the IQxel-MX test platform with industry-leading performance to ensure that each and every wireless device tested meets or exceeds the stringent 802.11be requirements.

Wi-Fi 7, the fastest Wi-Fi generation requires the best performing test solution and LitePoint has developed the IQxel-MX test platform with industry-leading performance.

The IQxel-MX signal generation and analysis combine high performance, simplicity of use and superior test economics to cover the test requirements during the whole product development cycle from R&D to high-volume production. The IQxel-MX family is available in three configurations: 2 ports (2 VSA/VSG), 8 ports (2 VSA/VSG), and 16 ports (4 VSA/VSG). These support up to 2×2 and 4×4 true MIMO testing (extensible for higher order MIMO) and high efficiency multi-DUT parallel testing.

Performance to Guarantee the Highest Wireless Device Accuracy

• Industry-leading EVM ensures highest modulation accuracy 
• Superior power accuracy ensures device calibration precision
• Scalable MIMO architecture
• Comprehensive support for legacy Wi-Fi and a wide range of connectivity technologies

Simplicity for Increased Test Efficiency

• Fully-integrated signal generation, signal analysis, and RF front-end enable simple Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 testing in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
• Architecture support for multi-link/multi-channel (MLO) and coexistence testing eliminates the need for external components, greatly simplifying test setup
• Flexible and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) enables both on-site and remote development

Economics for R&D, DVT and Manufacturing Test 

• Turnkey test software solutions with IQfact+ enable fast time to market and a seamless transition from product development to manufacturing
• Multi-DUT software architecture reduces manufacturing cost by providing optimized test throughput
• IQxel family software compatibility enables rapid test program migration, reducing development cost

Designed for Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 Testing in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Bands

• Frequency range from 400 MHz to 7300 MHz
• Analysis bandwidth of over 320 MHz
• Best-in-class residual Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) floor to ensure the highest measurement accuracy for 4096 QAM
• Architecture support for multi-link/multi-channel (MLO) and coexistence testing with internal combiners
• Addresses the requirements of the IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7),  802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) specifications and tests IEEE 802.11 legacy specifications
• Signal generation covers OFDMA RU and multi-RU (MRU) assignments
• Signal analysis covers all EHT PHY standard measurements for transmitter (spectral mask, flatness, frequency error, constellation error and more) and receiver (sensitivity, ACR and more)
• Expandable architecture supports high order true MIMO testing

Wide Range of Connectivity Technologies (Bluetooth^® and Bluetooth^® Low Energy 5.x, Channel Sounding, 802.15.4, DECT, LPWAN)

• Tests all Bluetooth^® device standards (1.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.x), Bluetooth 5.x AoA and AoD, as well as the upcoming Bluetooth Channel Sounding functionality.
• Connectivity standards DECT (ETSI EN 300 176-1), 802.15.4 PHY based standards including ZigBee, Z-Wave and WiSUN
• Test support for LPWAN technologies LoRa and Sigfox

Turnkey Solutions for Leading WLAN and Bluetooth^® Chipset Manufacturers

• Start testing immediately with IQfact+™ software solutions for leading WLAN and Bluetooth^® chipsets
• Growing library of hundreds of chipset-specific test solutions save setup time and development costs
• Fully backward compatible with existing LitePoint connectivity test systems

Available Technology Options for WLAN, Bluetooth^®, IoT and LPWAN

• Wi-Fi, 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p
• Wi-Fi, 802.11af 
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ah (HaLow)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11az Next Generation Positioning (NGP)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ba Wake Up Radio (WUR)
• Bluetooth^®, Classic/EDR (1-4.x), Low Energy (4.0, 4.1, 4.2), Bluetooth^® (5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) and Bluetooth Channel Sounding
• Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-SUN
• DECT
• LPWAN: Sigfox, LoRa