Keysight UWB test tool validated for FiRa® 2.0 specifications
Keysight Technologies has had a test tool validated for the FiRa 2.0 Certification release, covering physical layer (PHY) conformance testing. The latest FiRa PHY Technical and Test Specifications introduce enhancements to the performance and interoperability test requirements for ultra-wideband (UWB) device conformance tests.
In dense and challenging environments, UWB offers better performance in terms of precision, reliability, security, and power consumption than other communications technologies. The FiRa 2.0 Certification Program offers more rigorous testing for UWB device makers to enable compatibility and functionality across diverse applications, including smart homes, automotive systems, and industrial automation.
To assist device makers with meeting the challenges of testing against FiRa 2.0 specifications, Keysight introduced support for FiRa 2.0 test cases in its UWB Test Solution. As a FiRa validated test tool for the new specifications, the UWB test offering provides a wrap-around toolset covering the full design lifecycle from R&D to certification to manufacturing.
The Keysight UWB Test Solution provides the following benefits:
- RF validation: Ensures that the device under test (DUT) meets the RF performance requirements.
- Angle of arrival (AoA) measurement: Verifies that the DUT measures signal angle correctly based on the phase difference to ensure accurate positioning.
- Time of flight (ToF) measurements: Validates that the DUT reports signal flight time as expected for accurate distance calculation which is essential for accurate positioning.
- Accelerates manufacturing: Speeds up UWB device RF validation on the manufacturing line.
Peng Cao, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight’s Wireless Test Group, said: “With the speed of ultra-wideband innovation and adoption accelerating, device makers are looking for proven and validated test products that keep pace with the latest FiRa specifications and interoperability standards. The UWB Test Solution has been validated into the FiRa 2.0 Certification Program to provide device makers worldwide with the conformance testing tools they need to bring their products to market quickly.”
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