Production Testing - Sierra Wireless MC5725 Hardware Integration Manual

Note: Production testing
typically continues for the life of
the product.
Rev 1.9.1 Feb.09
In the event of a discrepancy in values between this guide and the Product Specification Document (PSD), the PSD takes precedence.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (
•
(MC57xx only) CDG (CDMA Development Group—
•
www.cdg.org
)
(MC87xx only) GCF (Global Certification Forum—
•
gcf.gsm.org
) outside of North America
• (MC87xx only) PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review
www.ptcrb.com
Board—

Production testing

Each assembled device should be tested to make sure the
module is installed correctly and is functioning within normal
operating parameters.
Note: All Sierra Wireless embedded modules are fully factory-tested
to ensure they conform to published product specifications.
In general, production testing ensures that the module is
installed correctly (I/O signals are passed between the host and
module), and the antenna is connected and performing to
specifications (RF tests).
Typical items to test include host connectivity, the RF assembly
(Tx and/or Rx, as appropriate), and the audio assembly (for
voice‐enabled modules).
Note: The amount and types of tests to perform are your decision—
the tests listed in this section are guidelines only. Make sure that the
tests you perform exercise functionality to the degree that your
situation requires—this may include, for example, testing network
availability, any host device configuration issues, baseband testing
(GPIO / Audio, host / module connectors) and appropriate RF testing
(Tx and/or Rx).
Use an appropriate test station for your testing environment
Test requirements
(see
commands to control the integrated module.
Note: Your test location must be protected from ESD to avoid inter-
ference with the module and antenna(s) (assuming that your test
computer is in a disassembled state).
Also, consider using an RF shielding box as shown in the suggested
test equipment—local government regulations may prohibit
unauthorized transmissions.
Proprietary and Confidential
www.ul.com
) in North America
on page 77 for suggestions) and use AT
Testing
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