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Hardware Overview
The mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture comprises the following hardware:
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mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber
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mmWave OTA Validation Accessories Kit
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Instrumentation
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PXIe-5831 Vector Signal Transceiver—IF and mmWave instrument configuration
with two mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads (direct TRX ports only)
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PXIe-6361 Multifunction I/O Module
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PXIe-1092 or PXIe-1095 PXI Chassis
Note
This manual contains only detailed reference information for using the
mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber with the instrumentation. Refer to the
documentation for the individual instruments for basic information about
installation, configuration, and operation of each instrument.
Note
Refer to the documentation included with the mmWave OTA Validation
Anechoic Chamber for safety requirements and maintenance information.
Related Information
mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber Interior
mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber Exterior
What You Need to Get Started
Software Overview
The mmWave OTA Validation Test Software comprises the following components for
interfacing and controlling the mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber and
instrumentation.
mmWave OTA Test Configuration UI
Use the mmWave OTA Test Configuration UI open-source LabVIEW graphical user interface
(GUI) to configure connection settings and measurement and sweeping parameters in the test
matrix file.
TestStand Template Startup Sequences
Use the installed TestStand template sequences to run the configuration files that you create
with the mmWave OTA Test Configuration UI. The template sequences control all aspects of
your OTA test and are open-source to enable customization of your test plan.
mmWave OTA Test Visualizer
Use the mmWave OTA Test Visualizer to complete offline analysis of the test data for antenna
measurements.
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