Test method, system and apparatus for passive device, storage medium and electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses a passive device test method, a system and device, a storage medium and an electronic device, wherein the passive device test method comprises the following steps: obtaining a target signal type of a target test signal to be sent by a passive intermodulation test device, wherein the target test signal is used for passive intermodulation test on a measured passive device, signal types of test signals allowed to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device are divided into multiple signal types, and the multiple signal types comprise the target signal type; adjusting an operation mode of a test device connected to a signal sending interface of the passive intermodulation test device to a target operation mode corresponding to the target signal type; and controlling the test device to transmit the target test signal in the target operation mode. By adopting the technical scheme, the problem that the efficiency of transmitting test signals is low during passive intermodulation test on a passive device in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of passive intermodulation testing, and more specifically, to a testing method, system, apparatus, storage medium, and electronic device for passive devices. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous planning of new frequencies for mobile communication, the application of high-power transmitters, and the increasing requirements for receiver sensitivity, how to reduce intermodulation interference caused by passive intermodulation is a problem that must be solved.

[0003] In existing technologies, during passive intermodulation (NIM) testing of passive devices, it is often necessary to insert a passive NIM standard component into the NIM test equipment before conducting the NIM test to calibrate its accuracy. After calibration, the standard component must be removed before the NIM test can be performed. This method may require repeated insertion and removal of the passive NIM standard component during NIM testing, resulting in low efficiency in transmitting test signals.

[0004] There is still no effective solution to the problem of low efficiency in transmitting test signals during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices in related technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a method, system, apparatus, storage medium, and electronic device for testing passive devices, to at least solve the problem of low efficiency in transmitting test signals during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices in related technologies.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a testing method for a passive device is provided, comprising:

[0007] The target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device is obtained. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type.

[0008] The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a corresponding relationship with the multiple signal types.

[0009] The test device is controlled to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0010] Optionally, controlling the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode includes:

[0011] When the target operating mode is calibration mode, the test device is controlled to generate a target calibration signal; the test device is controlled to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment;

[0012] When the target operating mode is test mode, the test device is controlled to forward the target test signal.

[0013] Optionally, controlling the testing device to generate the target calibration signal includes:

[0014] Obtain the intermodulation value of the passive device under test;

[0015] A signal generation command is sent to the testing device, wherein the signal generation command instructs the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value, and the testing device generates the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation command.

[0016] Optionally, adjusting the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type includes:

[0017] When the target signal type is calibration type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to calibration mode, wherein the test device operating in calibration mode operates as a standard component;

[0018] When the target signal type is a test type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to the test mode, wherein the test device operating in the test mode functions as an RF adapter.

[0019] Optionally, the target signal type for acquiring the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device includes:

[0020] Obtain the test request received by the passive intermodulation test device;

[0021] When the test request is used to request calibration of the passive intermodulation test equipment during passive intermodulation testing, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test equipment in response to the test request belongs is determined to be a calibration type;

[0022] When the test request is used to request a passive intermodulation test, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is determined as the test type.

[0023] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a test system for passive devices is also provided, comprising: a passive intermodulation test device, a test apparatus, and a processor, wherein,

[0024] The test device is connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment, and a test load is connected to the test device.

[0025] The processor is configured to: acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device, wherein the target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test, and the signal type of the test signal transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, the multiple signal types including the target signal type; adjust the operating mode of the test device to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type, wherein the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, the multiple operating modes including the target operating mode, and there is a correspondence between the multiple operating modes and the multiple signal types; and control the test device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0026] The testing device is used to transmit the target test signal under the control of the processor.

[0027] Optionally, the testing device is equipped with input and output interfaces, wherein,

[0028] The input interface is connected to the signal transmission interface, the output interface is connected to the test load, and the processor is deployed on the passive intermodulation test equipment;

[0029] The processor is configured to: acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test when the target operating mode is calibration mode; send a signal generation instruction to the testing device, wherein the signal generation instruction is used to instruct the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value; control the testing device to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal; and control the testing device to forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode.

[0030] The testing device is configured to, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction, and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment; and when the target operating mode is test mode, forward the target test signal.

[0031] Optionally, the testing device is equipped with an input interface, an output interface, and a control interface, wherein,

[0032] The input interface is connected to the signal transmission interface, the output interface is connected to the test load, the processor is deployed on the host computer, and the host computer is connected to the control interface;

[0033] The host computer is configured to: acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test when the target operating mode is calibration mode; send a signal generation instruction to the testing device, wherein the signal generation instruction is used to instruct the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value; control the testing device to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal; and control the testing device to forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode.

[0034] The testing device is configured to, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction, and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment; and when the target operating mode is test mode, forward the target test signal.

[0035] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a testing apparatus for passive devices is also provided, comprising:

[0036] The acquisition module is used to acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type.

[0037] An adjustment module is used to adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a correspondence with the multiple signal types.

[0038] A transmission module is used to control the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0039] According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, wherein a computer program is stored in the computer program, wherein the computer program is configured to execute the above-described passive device testing method at runtime.

[0040] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is also provided, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the above-described passive device testing method through the computer program.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device is obtained. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test. The signal types of the test signals allowed to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device are divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type. The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test device is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and its operating mode is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. There is a correspondence between the multiple operating modes and the multiple signal types. The test device is controlled to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode, i.e., the test signal allowed to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device is transmitted in the target operating mode. The test signal is categorized into multiple signal types. When performing passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test (PDT), the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the PDT can be obtained from these multiple signal types. The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the PDT is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. This achieves automatic adjustment of the test device's operating mode based on the target signal type, avoiding the need for repeated plugging and unplugging of standard components to transmit different signal types during PDT. It also enables the control of the test device to transmit multiple signal types in multiple operating modes, significantly improving the efficiency of test signal transmission during PDT. This technical solution solves the problem of low efficiency in transmitting test signals during PDT in related technologies, achieving a significant improvement in the efficiency of test signal transmission during PDT. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0043] Figure 1 This is a hardware structure block diagram of a computer terminal for a passive device testing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a testing method for a passive device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of a passive intermodulation testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 This is a connection diagram of a passive intermodulation testing device and testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0048] Figure 6 This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0050] Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of a passive device testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0053] The method embodiments provided in this invention can be executed on a computer terminal, a computer terminal, or a similar computing device. Taking running on a computer terminal as an example, Figure 1 This is a hardware structure block diagram of a computer terminal for a passive device testing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, a computer terminal may include one or more ( Figure 1 Only one is shown in the diagram. A processor 102 (which may include, but is not limited to, a microprocessor MCU or a programmable logic device FPGA, etc.) and a memory 104 for storing data are also shown. In one exemplary embodiment, the computer terminal may further include a transmission device 106 for communication functions and an input / output device 108. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 1 The structure shown is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the structure of the computer terminal described above. For example, the computer terminal may also include components that are more complex than those described above. Figure 1 The more or fewer components shown, or having the same Figure 1 Equivalent functions or ratios shown Figure 1 The functions shown have more different configurations.

[0054] The memory 104 can be used to store computer programs, such as application software programs and modules, like the computer program corresponding to the request transmission method in this embodiment of the invention. The processor 102 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the computer programs stored in the memory 104, thereby implementing the above-described method. The memory 104 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some instances, the memory 104 may further include memory remotely located relative to the processor 102, and these remote memories can be connected to a computer terminal via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, corporate intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0055] The transmission device 106 is used to receive or send data via a network. Specific examples of the network described above may include a wireless network provided by a communication provider for the computer terminal. In one example, the transmission device 106 includes a Network Interface Controller (NIC), which can connect to other network devices via a base station to communicate with the Internet. In another example, the transmission device 106 may be a Radio Frequency (RF) module used for wireless communication with the Internet.

[0056] This embodiment provides a testing method for passive devices, applied to the aforementioned computer terminal. Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a test method for a passive device according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0057] Step S202: Obtain the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type.

[0058] Step S204: Adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a corresponding relationship with the multiple signal types.

[0059] Step S206: Control the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0060] Through the above steps, the signal types of test signals that the passive intermodulation testing equipment can transmit are classified into multiple signal types. When passive intermodulation testing of the passive device under test is required, the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation testing equipment can be obtained from these multiple signal types. The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation testing equipment is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. This achieves automatic adjustment of the operating mode of the test device according to the target signal type, avoiding the need to repeatedly plug and unplug standard components to transmit test signals of different signal types during passive intermodulation testing of the passive device under test. It also enables the control of the test device to transmit test signals of multiple signal types in multiple operating modes, greatly improving the efficiency of test signal transmission during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices. The above technical solution solves the problem of low efficiency in transmitting test signals during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices in related technologies, achieving a significant improvement in the efficiency of test signal transmission during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices.

[0061] In the technical solution provided in step S202 above, the signal types of the test signals that are allowed to be sent by the passive intermodulation test equipment can be divided into multiple signal types, but not limited to. When it is necessary to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test, the target signal type of the target test signal can be obtained from multiple signal types, but not limited to, thereby realizing the classification of the test signal types sent by the passive intermodulation test equipment.

[0062] Optionally, in this embodiment, passive intermodulation can be, but is not limited to, in a nonlinear radio frequency circuit, where two or more signals of different frequencies act on a passive device with nonlinear characteristics, generating passive intermodulation products (PIM). Passive nonlinearity will cause a large number of intermodulation harmonic signals to be generated in the radio frequency signal. If the intermodulation products fall within the receiving band of the communication system, they will cause interference. Intermodulation interference can have a significant impact on mobile communication systems, especially in scenarios involving multiple systems combined or adjacent base stations. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of a passive intermodulation testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 3 As shown, under the input signal (i.e., the target test signal mentioned above), the nonlinear device (i.e., the passive device under test mentioned above) may generate new frequency intermodulation harmonic signals, and these intermodulation harmonic signals may fall into the receiving band of the antenna (i.e., the passive device under test mentioned above). Some of the intermodulation harmonic signals will be transmitted by the antenna (i.e., the passive device under test mentioned above) along with the input signal, and some harmonic signals will form reflected signals, affecting normal mobile communication.

[0063] Optionally, in this embodiment, the passive device under test may be, but is not limited to, a passive intermodulation test device or other passive devices besides a passive intermodulation test device. The passive device under test may be, but is not limited to, passive devices including passive components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, converters, inverters, resonators, filters, mixers and switches, such as antennas, loads, etc.

[0064] In one exemplary embodiment, the target signal type of the target test signal may be obtained, but is not limited to, by: obtaining a test request received by the passive intermodulation test device; if the test request is used to request calibration of the passive intermodulation test device during passive intermodulation testing, determining that the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is a calibration type; if the test request is used to request passive intermodulation testing, determining that the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is a test type.

[0065] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the test request is for calibrating a passive intermodulation test device, it can be determined that the target test signal belongs to the calibration type. In such cases, the effectiveness and accuracy of the passive intermodulation test device can be calibrated by measuring key indicators such as the passive intermodulation level of the passive intermodulation test device, thereby avoiding inaccurate measurement results of the passive device under test due to equipment problems of the passive intermodulation test device itself.

[0066] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the test request is used to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive intermodulation test device, it is possible, but not limited to, to determine that the target test signal belongs to the test type. In such cases, intermodulation harmonic signals such as second-order, third-order, fifth-order, or seventh-order intermodulation products can be tested, thereby realizing the testing of the communication performance of the passive device under test.

[0067] In the technical solution provided in step S204 above, the operating mode of the test device may include, but is not limited to, multiple operating modes. It may indicate, but is not limited to, that a passive intermodulation test needs to be performed on the passive device under test when a target test signal is obtained. In such a case, the target signal type of the target test signal may be obtained, and then the operating mode of the test device may be adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. This realizes the automatic switching of the operating mode of the test device according to the signal type of the test signal, avoiding the need to repeatedly plug and unplug the test device when the test device needs to transmit test signals of different signal types, and greatly improving the efficiency of the test device in transmitting test signals of different signal types.

[0068] Optionally, in this embodiment, the testing device can receive the target test signal sent by the passive intermodulation testing device through the signal transmission port, and automatically adjust the operating mode of the testing device to the operating mode corresponding to the target signal type according to the target signal type of the target test signal. Figure 4 This is a connection diagram of a passive intermodulation testing device and testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, a test device is connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment. The test device and the test load can be connected via, but are not limited to, a low intermodulation cable. The test device can be connected to the passive intermodulation test equipment continuously, without having to repeatedly plug and unplug the test device due to different signal types of the test signal. This greatly facilitates the test operation of the test personnel and improves the efficiency of testing the passive device under test.

[0069] It should be noted that, in Figure 4 The explanation only uses a rectangular signal transmission port, but the signal transmission port can be any shape suitable for actual testing, and the present invention does not limit it.

[0070] Optionally, in this embodiment, the correspondence between multiple operating modes and multiple signal types may include, but is not limited to, one operating mode corresponding to one signal type, or one operating mode corresponding to multiple signal types, or multiple operating modes corresponding to one operating mode, etc.

[0071] In one exemplary embodiment, adjusting the operating mode of the testing device to the target operating mode may include, but is not limited to, the following situations:

[0072] In scenario one, if the target signal type is calibration type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to calibration mode, wherein the test device operating in calibration mode operates as a standard component.

[0073] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the target signal type is calibration type, that is, when the passive intermodulation test equipment needs to be calibrated, the operating mode of the test device can be adjusted to calibration mode. The test device operating in calibration mode can be used as a standard to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment, thus ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the passive intermodulation test equipment.

[0074] Scenario 2: When the target signal type is a test type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to test mode, wherein the test device operating in test mode functions as an RF adapter.

[0075] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the target signal type is a test type, i.e., when passive intermodulation testing of the passive device under test is required, the operating mode of the test device can be adjusted to the test mode (which can be, but is not limited to, RF PASS (Radio Frequency PASS)). In this case, the test device can be, but is not limited to, the test signal output by the passive intermodulation test device and the passive intermodulation signal generated by the passive device under test are not affected in any way, just like an RF adapter.

[0076] Optionally, in this embodiment, the various signal types of the test signal may include, but are not limited to, calibration type, test type, etc., and the operating mode of the test device may be automatically adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type according to the target signal type of the target test signal.

[0077] In the technical solution provided in step S206 above, when it is necessary to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test, the target signal type of the target test signal can be obtained. In this case, the operating mode of the test device can be automatically adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. This realizes automatic control of the test device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode, avoiding the need to repeatedly plug and unplug the test device to adjust the operating mode of the test device in order to enable the test device to transmit test signals of different signal types. This greatly saves the time required for the test device to transmit test signals of different signal types and improves the efficiency of the test device in transmitting test signals.

[0078] In one exemplary embodiment, the control test device transmitting the target test signal in the target operating mode may include, but is not limited to, the following situations:

[0079] In scenario one, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, the test device is controlled to generate a target calibration signal; the test device is controlled to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment.

[0080] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to calibration mode, the test device can be controlled to generate a target calibration signal, and the test device can be controlled to send the target calibration signal and the target test signal transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device. The intermodulation data of the passive intermodulation test device in the frequency sweep range can be collected, and the intermodulation data can be compared with the standard data. If the error between the intermodulation data and the standard data is less than or equal to the error threshold, the passive intermodulation test device can be determined to be qualified; if the error between the intermodulation data and the standard data is greater than the error threshold, the passive intermodulation test device can be determined to be unqualified, and an alarm can be triggered.

[0081] Scenario 2: When the target operating mode is test mode, control the test device to forward the target test signal.

[0082] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to the test mode, the test device can be controlled to forward the target test signal. It can acquire the intermodulation signal data of the passive device under test responding to the target test signal, and compare the intermodulation signal data with the standard signal data. If the error between the intermodulation signal data and the standard signal data is less than or equal to the data error threshold, the passive device under test can be determined to be qualified.

[0083] In one exemplary embodiment, the test device may be controlled to generate a target calibration signal by, but is not limited to, acquiring the intermodulation value of the passive device under test; sending a signal generation instruction to the test device, wherein the signal generation instruction is used to instruct the test device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value, and the test device is used to generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction.

[0084] Optionally, in this embodiment, the intermodulation value of the passive device under test can be obtained (which can be, but is not limited to, -110dBm, -100dBm, or -105dBm, etc.), and a signal generation command can be sent to the test device to instruct the test device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value. The test device can, but is not limited to, respond to the signal generation command to generate any calibration signal with a signal value higher than the intermodulation value (in the case of an intermodulation value of -110dBm, it can be, but is not limited to, -100dBm, or -98dBm, etc.) as the target calibration signal.

[0085] Optionally, in this embodiment, the intermodulation value of the passive device under test can be obtained, but is not limited to. A signal generation command can be sent to the test device to instruct the test device to generate a target calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value. The test device can generate a calibration signal with a specific intermodulation value (which is higher than the intermodulation value) as the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation command.

[0086] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods according to the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0087] This embodiment also provides a testing system for passive devices. Figure 5 This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ,like Figure 5 As shown, the system includes:

[0088] The passive intermodulation testing device 502, testing apparatus 504, and processor 506 are included. The testing apparatus 504 is connected to the signal transmission interface 502-1 of the passive intermodulation testing device 502, and a test load 508 is connected to the testing apparatus 504. The processor 506 is used to acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation testing device 502. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test 510, and the signal type of the test signal transmitted by the passive intermodulation testing device 502 is classified into multiple signal types. The multiple signal types include the target signal type; the operating mode of the test device 504 is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type, wherein the operating mode of the test device 504 is divided into multiple operating modes, the multiple operating modes include the target operating mode, and the multiple operating modes have a correspondence with the multiple signal types; the test device 504 is controlled to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode; the test device 504 is used to transmit the target test signal under the control of the processor 506.

[0089] It should be noted that, in Figure 5This explanation uses the passive device under test 510 as an example, excluding the passive intermodulation test device 502, which is a passive device requiring passive intermodulation testing. In fact, the passive device under test 510 can be, but is not limited to, the passive intermodulation test device 502, or any other passive device besides the passive intermodulation test device 502 that requires passive intermodulation testing, etc. This invention does not impose any limitations on this. Furthermore, in Figure 5 The location of processor 506 is not specified in the text. Figure 5 The text merely indicates that processor 506 can control testing device 504; the invention does not limit the deployment location of processor 506. Figure 5 The explanation only uses the arc-shaped signal transmission port 502-1. The signal transmission port 502-1 can be any shape suitable for actual testing, and the present invention does not limit it.

[0090] Figure 6 This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ,like Figure 6 As shown, the test device 504 is equipped with an input interface 504-1 and an output interface 504-2. The input interface 504-1 is connected to the signal transmission interface 502-1, and the output interface 504-2 is connected to the test load 508. The processor 506 is deployed on the passive intermodulation test device 502. The processor 506 is used to acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test 510 when the target operating mode is calibration mode; and to send a signal generation command to the test device 508, wherein the signal generation command is used to instruct the test device 504 to generate a value higher than the target intermodulation value. The test device 504 is configured to: generate a target test signal and a target calibration signal in response to a signal generation instruction when the target operating mode is test mode; and forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is calibration mode. The target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test device 502. The test device 504 is configured to: generate the target calibration signal in response to a signal generation instruction and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test device 502; and forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode.

[0091] It should be noted that, in Figure 6 The explanation only uses the arc-shaped signal transmission port 502-1, output interface 504-1 and output interface 504-2. The signal transmission port 502-1, output interface 504-1 and output interface 504-2 can be any shape suitable for actual testing, and the present invention does not limit them.

[0092] Figure 7This is a structural framework of a passive device testing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ,like Figure 7 As shown, the testing device 504 is equipped with an input interface 504-1, an output interface 504-2, and a control interface 504-3. The input interface 504-1 is connected to the signal transmission interface 502-1, and the output interface 504-2 is connected to the test load 508. The processor 506 is deployed on a host computer 512, which is connected to the control interface 504-3. The host computer 512 is used to acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test 510 when the target operating mode is calibration mode; and to send a signal generation command to the testing device 504, wherein the signal generation command is used to instruct the... The testing device 504 generates a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value; controls the testing device 504 to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal; when the target operating mode is test mode, controls the testing device 504 to forward the target test signal; the testing device 504 is used to generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction when the target operating mode is calibration mode, and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation testing device 502; and forwards the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode.

[0093] It should be noted that, in Figure 7 The explanation only uses the arc-shaped signal transmission port 502-1, output interface 504-1, output interface 504-2 and control port 504-3. The signal transmission port 502-1, output interface 504-1, output interface 504-2 and control port 504-3 can be any shape suitable for actual testing, and the present invention does not limit them.

[0094] Optionally, in this embodiment, the processor can be deployed on a host computer, server, or mobile phone, etc., enabling the adjustment of the test device's operating mode via program control commands issued by the host computer. The host computer can be connected to the test device's control interface via a control line, but is not limited to that provided. The control interface can be, but is not limited to, an RS232 interface (serial communication interface), a network port, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, etc., and may include, but is not limited to, a power interface, enabling communication between the test device and the host computer. Furthermore, the host computer can control the test device anytime, anywhere to perform passive intermodulation tests on the passive device under test, collect intermodulation data from the passive device under test, and compare it with standard data. It can promptly issue alarms when the intermodulation data of the passive device under test exceeds the data threshold range, ensuring the effectiveness of the passive device under test and the accuracy of the test results.

[0095] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor is configured to:

[0096] When the target signal type is calibration type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to calibration mode, wherein the test device operating in calibration mode operates as a standard component;

[0097] When the target signal type is a test type, the operating mode of the test device is adjusted to the test mode, wherein the test device operating in the test mode functions as an RF adapter.

[0098] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor is configured to:

[0099] Obtain the test request received by the passive intermodulation test device;

[0100] When the test request is used to request calibration of the passive intermodulation test equipment during passive intermodulation testing, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test equipment in response to the test request belongs is determined to be a calibration type;

[0101] When the test request is used to request a passive intermodulation test, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is determined as the test type.

[0102] Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of a passive device testing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 8 As shown, it includes:

[0103] The acquisition module 802 is used to acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type.

[0104] The adjustment module 804 is used to adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a correspondence with the multiple signal types.

[0105] The transmission module 806 is used to control the test device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0106] Through the above embodiments, the signal types of test signals that the passive intermodulation testing equipment can transmit are divided into multiple signal types. When passive intermodulation testing of the passive device under test is required, the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation testing equipment can be obtained from multiple signal types. The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation testing equipment is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. This realizes automatic adjustment of the operating mode of the test device according to the target signal type of the target test signal, avoiding the need to repeatedly plug and unplug standard components to transmit test signals of different signal types during passive intermodulation testing of the passive device under test. It also realizes the control of the test device to transmit test signals of multiple signal types in multiple operating modes, greatly improving the efficiency of test signal transmission during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices. By adopting the above technical solution, the problem of low efficiency in transmitting test signals during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices is solved, achieving the technical effect of improving the efficiency of test signal transmission during passive intermodulation testing of passive devices.

[0107] In one exemplary embodiment, the transmission module includes:

[0108] The generation unit is configured to, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, control the testing device to generate a target calibration signal; and control the testing device to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation testing equipment.

[0109] The forwarding unit is used to control the testing device to forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode.

[0110] In one exemplary embodiment, the generation unit is configured to:

[0111] Obtain the intermodulation value of the passive device under test;

[0112] A signal generation command is sent to the testing device, wherein the signal generation command instructs the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value, and the testing device generates the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation command.

[0113] In one exemplary embodiment, the adjustment module includes:

[0114] The first adjustment unit is used to adjust the operating mode of the test device to the calibration mode when the target signal type is calibration type, wherein the test device operating in the calibration mode operates as a standard component;

[0115] The second adjustment unit is used to adjust the operating mode of the test device to the test mode when the target signal type is the test type, wherein the test device operating in the test mode operates as an RF adapter.

[0116] In one exemplary embodiment, the acquisition module includes:

[0117] The acquisition unit is used to acquire the test request received by the passive intermodulation test device;

[0118] The first determining unit is configured to determine, when the test request is for calibrating the passive intermodulation test equipment during the passive intermodulation test, that the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test equipment in response to the test request belongs is a calibration type;

[0119] The second acquisition unit is used to determine, when the test request is used to request a passive intermodulation test, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is the test type.

[0120] Embodiments of the present invention also provide a storage medium comprising a stored program, wherein the program, when executed, performs any of the methods described above.

[0121] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium may be configured to store program code for performing the following steps:

[0122] S1, obtain the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device, wherein the target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test, and the signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type;

[0123] S2, adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type, wherein the test device is connected to a test load, the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, the multiple operating modes include the target operating mode, and the multiple operating modes have a corresponding relationship with the multiple signal types;

[0124] S3, control the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0125] Embodiments of the present invention also provide an electronic device including a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program and the processor being configured to run the computer program to perform the steps in any of the above method embodiments.

[0126] Optionally, the electronic device may further include a transmission device and an input / output device, wherein the transmission device is connected to the processor and the input / output device is connected to the processor.

[0127] Optionally, in this embodiment, the processor can be configured to perform the following steps via a computer program:

[0128] S1, obtain the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device, wherein the target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test, and the signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type;

[0129] S2, adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type, wherein the test device is connected to a test load, the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, the multiple operating modes include the target operating mode, and the multiple operating modes have a corresponding relationship with the multiple signal types;

[0130] S3, control the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode.

[0131] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium may include, but is not limited to, various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), portable hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0132] Optionally, specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments and optional implementations, and will not be repeated here.

[0133] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the modules or steps of the present invention described above can be implemented using general-purpose computing devices. They can be centralized on a single computing device or distributed across a network of multiple computing devices. Optionally, they can be implemented using computer-executable program code, thereby storing them in a storage device for execution by a computing device. In some cases, the steps shown or described can be performed in a different order than those presented herein, or they can be fabricated as separate integrated circuit modules, or multiple modules or steps can be fabricated as a single integrated circuit module. Thus, the present invention is not limited to any particular combination of hardware and software.

[0134] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A testing method for a passive device, characterized in that, include: The target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device is obtained. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type. The operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment is adjusted to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a corresponding relationship with the multiple signal types. The test device is controlled to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode; The step of adjusting the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type includes: when the target signal type is a calibration type, adjusting the operating mode of the test device to a calibration mode, wherein the test device operating in the calibration mode operates as a standard component; and when the target signal type is a test type, adjusting the operating mode of the test device to a test mode, wherein the test device operating in the test mode operates as an RF adapter. The test device, which operates as a standard component, is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment. The test device, which operates as an RF adapter, is used to forward the target test signal to the passive device under test for the passive intermodulation test.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode includes: When the target operating mode is calibration mode, the test device is controlled to generate a target calibration signal; the test device is controlled to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment; When the target operating mode is test mode, the test device is controlled to forward the target test signal.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The process of controlling the testing device to generate the target calibration signal includes: Obtain the intermodulation value of the passive device under test; A signal generation command is sent to the testing device, wherein the signal generation command instructs the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value, and the testing device generates the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation command.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target signal types for acquiring the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test equipment include: Obtain the test request received by the passive intermodulation test device; When the test request is used to request calibration of the passive intermodulation test equipment during passive intermodulation testing, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test equipment in response to the test request belongs is determined to be a calibration type; When the test request is used to request a passive intermodulation test, the target signal type to which the target test signal generated by the passive intermodulation test device in response to the test request belongs is determined as the test type.

5. A testing system for passive devices, characterized in that, include: Passive intermodulation test equipment, test apparatus and processor, among which, The test device is connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment, and a test load is connected to the test device. The processor is configured to: acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device, wherein the target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation testing on the passive device under test, and the signal type of the test signal transmitted by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, the multiple signal types including the target signal type; adjust the operating mode of the test device to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type, wherein the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, the multiple operating modes including the target operating mode, and there is a correspondence between the multiple operating modes and the multiple signal types; and control the test device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode. The testing device is used to transmit the target test signal under the control of the processor; The processor is configured to: when the target signal type is calibration type, adjust the operating mode of the test device to calibration mode, wherein the test device operating in calibration mode operates as a standard component; and when the target signal type is test type, adjust the operating mode of the test device to test mode, wherein the test device operating in test mode operates as an RF adapter. The test device, which operates as a standard component, is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment. The test device, which operates as an RF adapter, is used to forward the target test signal to the passive device under test for the passive intermodulation test.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The testing device is equipped with input and output interfaces, wherein, The input interface is connected to the signal transmission interface, the output interface is connected to the test load, and the processor is deployed on the passive intermodulation test equipment; The processor is configured to: acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test when the target operating mode is calibration mode; send a signal generation instruction to the testing device, wherein the signal generation instruction is used to instruct the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value; control the testing device to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal; and control the testing device to forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode. The testing device is configured to, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction, and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment; and when the target operating mode is test mode, forward the target test signal.

7. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The testing device is equipped with input interfaces, output interfaces, and control interfaces, wherein... The input interface is connected to the signal transmission interface, the output interface is connected to the test load, the processor is deployed on the host computer, and the host computer is connected to the control interface; The host computer is configured to: acquire the intermodulation value of the passive device under test when the target operating mode is calibration mode; send a signal generation instruction to the testing device, wherein the signal generation instruction is used to instruct the testing device to generate a calibration signal higher than the intermodulation value; control the testing device to send the target test signal and the target calibration signal; and control the testing device to forward the target test signal when the target operating mode is test mode. The testing device is configured to, when the target operating mode is calibration mode, generate the target calibration signal in response to the signal generation instruction, and send the target test signal and the target calibration signal, wherein the target calibration signal is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment; and when the target operating mode is test mode, forward the target test signal.

8. A testing device for passive equipment, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is used to acquire the target signal type of the target test signal to be sent by the passive intermodulation test device. The target test signal is used to perform passive intermodulation test on the passive device under test. The signal type of the test signal sent by the passive intermodulation test device is allowed to be divided into multiple signal types, including the target signal type. An adjustment module is used to adjust the operating mode of the test device connected to the signal transmission interface of the passive intermodulation test equipment to the target operating mode corresponding to the target signal type. The test device is connected to a test load, and the operating mode of the test device is divided into multiple operating modes, including the target operating mode. The multiple operating modes have a correspondence with the multiple signal types. The transmission module is used to control the testing device to transmit the target test signal in the target operating mode; The adjustment module includes: a first adjustment unit, configured to adjust the operating mode of the test device to calibration mode when the target signal type is calibration type, wherein the test device operating in calibration mode operates as a standard component; and a second adjustment unit, configured to adjust the operating mode of the test device to test mode when the target signal type is test type, wherein the test device operating in test mode operates as an RF adapter. The test device, which operates as a standard component, is used to calibrate the passive intermodulation test equipment. The test device, which operates as an RF adapter, is used to forward the target test signal to the passive device under test for the passive intermodulation test.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein the program, when executed, performs the method described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

10. An electronic device comprising a memory and a processor, characterized in that, The memory stores a computer program, and the processor is configured to execute the method described in any one of claims 1 to 4 through the computer program.

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