An extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system

By designing a small-scale UWB RF module test system with hardware modular design and testing project ductility computing unit, the problem of insufficient flexibility of the existing system is solved and efficient, economical and flexible testing capabilities are achieved.

CN119211989BActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04SHENZHEN GIANT MICROELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411714098.7
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-27

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Technical Problem

The existing UWB RF module testing system has problems such as huge size, high cost and insufficient flexibility, which is difficult to meet the rapidly changing market demand and diversified testing scenarios.

Method used

An extended small UWB RF module test system is designed, adopting a hardware modular design, including RF interface, reference clock interface, memory and software control interface. By testing the project ductility computing unit, the configuration of the hardware module is calculated and optimized to meet different testing needs.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a highly flexible, cost-effective and easy-to-scaling test system, which can quickly adapt to different test project needs, reduce production testing costs, improve testing efficiency, and maintain the accuracy and reliability of testing.

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Abstract

An extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system includes a hardware module, a software control interface, a test item extensibility calculation unit, and a control and data acquisition system. The hardware module integrates a radio frequency interface, a reference clock interface, and a memory. The software control interface includes basic function firmware and application firmware, the latter of which can be downloaded and replaced according to test requirements. The test item extensibility calculation unit is responsible for optimizing the module configuration to adapt to diverse test requirements. The control and data acquisition system realizes communication between modules through data transmission, and the data processing module is responsible for analyzing the test results. The system design allows flexible configuration of the number of modules, the number of radio frequency interfaces, and the number of parallel test items according to the evaluation results of the calculation unit, so as to achieve rapid response to different test requirements and resource optimization. Through modular, flexible and intelligent design, the production test cost is significantly reduced, the test efficiency is improved, and the accuracy and reliability of the test are maintained.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a UWB radio frequency module testing technology, and in particular to an extensible small-sized UWB radio frequency module testing system. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread application of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology in the field of wireless communications, the demand for testing UWB RF modules is growing. Existing UWB RF module test systems often have problems such as large size, high cost, and lack of flexibility, which makes it difficult to meet the rapidly changing market needs and diverse test scenarios. Especially in the production process of integrated circuits (ICs) and products, the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of the test system have become key considerations. Traditional UWB RF test systems usually use large equipment, which not only takes up a lot of space, but also has a fixed test configuration, making it difficult to adapt to the needs of different test items. In addition, the firmware update and test item replacement process is cumbersome and requires professional personnel to operate, which increases the complexity and time cost of the test. In a multi-site test environment, the scalability of the existing system is limited, and it is difficult to quickly add or reduce test modules to meet different production test needs. In addition, the existing test system often lacks sufficient interactivity and flexibility when performing application test items such as ranging and angle positioning. In the case of mobile testing or the need to switch different RF interfaces to complete wider angle and longer distance testing, the performance of the existing system is not satisfactory. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to overcome the defects existing in the above-mentioned background technology and provide an extensible small-scale radio frequency module testing system.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system, comprising:

[0006] The hardware module is used to perform specific RF test tasks, and the hardware module includes:

[0007] Radio frequency interface, used to send and receive radio frequency signals;

[0008] Reference clock interface, used to provide synchronization signal during testing, with optional external or internal reference clock;

[0009] Memory, used to store firmware and support rapid firmware updates to replace application test items;

[0010] The software control interface is used to implement software control of the hardware module and management of the test process. The software control interface includes:

[0011] Basic function firmware, used to provide basic operating functions of the module;

[0012] Application firmware, used to implement specific test items, can be downloaded and replaced as needed;

[0013] The test item scalability calculation unit is used to calculate and optimize the configuration of the hardware module to adapt to different test requirements. The test item scalability calculation unit includes:

[0014] Module scalability calculation module, used to calculate the maximum number of modules that can be supported under given power conditions;

[0015] The RF interface scalability calculation module is used to calculate the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported;

[0016] An application test project scalability calculation module is used to calculate the number of application test projects that can be executed in parallel;

[0017] A control and data acquisition system is used to receive and process data from the hardware module and the software control interface, and the control and data acquisition system includes:

[0018] Data transmission interface, used to realize communication and command transmission between the module and the control unit;

[0019] Power interface, used to provide power to the module;

[0020] A data processing module is used to receive and process test data to analyze and output test results;

[0021] Among them, the number of hardware modules is selectively configured based on the maximum number of modules that can be supported calculated by the module scalability calculation module, the number of RF interfaces is selectively configured based on the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported calculated by the RF interface scalability calculation module, and the number of application test items executed in parallel is selectively configured based on the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel calculated by the application test item scalability calculation module.

[0022] Furthermore, the reference clock interface includes an external reference clock hole (REF CLOCK) for connecting an external reference clock source.

[0023] Furthermore, the memory includes SRAM and FLASH, wherein the SRAM is used to temporarily store the running firmware data, and the FLASH is used to store the firmware for a long time.

[0024] Furthermore, the software control interface realizes communication and instruction transmission between the hardware module and the control unit through a USB interface.

[0025] Furthermore, the module scalability calculation module calculates the maximum number of modules that can be supported according to the formula Mx=A / Ma, where Mx represents the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A represents the total input current, and Ma represents the peak current of a single module.

[0026] Furthermore, the RF interface scalability calculation module calculates the total number of supported RF interfaces according to the formula RFP=MxRFx or (A / Ma)RFx, where RFP represents the total number of supported RF interfaces, Mx represents the maximum number of supported modules, A represents the total input current, Ma represents the peak current of a single module, and RFx represents the total RF interface of a single module.

[0027] Furthermore, the application test item scalability calculation module calculates the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel according to the formula AP=MFx-MFs, where AP represents the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel, MFx represents the total number of modules with firmware, and MFs represents the total number of modules with the same firmware.

[0028] Furthermore, the control and data acquisition system also runs multiple modules simultaneously through multi-threaded control, or runs multiple modules through multiple operating modes.

[0029] Furthermore, the control and data acquisition system connects multiple modules through a USB Hub to achieve multi-site wired RF testing, wherein one module is equipped for every two sites, and each module can be independently controlled to achieve synchronous testing of multiple sites.

[0030] Furthermore, the system supports multi-module multi-directional RF wireless testing, wherein the modules can be independently configured to perform wireless ranging and angle positioning tests, and the system can achieve extensive test coverage through the collaborative operation of multiple modules.

[0031] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] The present invention provides a highly flexible, cost-effective and easily expandable small UWB radio frequency module test system. The system realizes efficient execution of radio frequency test tasks and adapts to different test environments through hardware modular design. It allows rapid update, replacement and replacement of firmware, so as to quickly adapt to different test project requirements. The innovative design of the test project extensibility calculation unit realizes intelligent optimization of hardware module configuration through three calculation modules of module extensibility, radio frequency interface extensibility and application test project extensibility to adapt to the changing test requirements. The system has high operability and management efficiency of test process. The stability and accuracy of data transmission and data processing are ensured through the efficient design of the system. In addition, the test system of the present invention realizes efficient processing of application test items such as wireless ranging and angle positioning by supporting multiple radio frequency interface configurations and multi-module synchronous operation. At the same time, through the flexibility of multi-site wired radio frequency testing and multi-directional radio frequency wireless testing, the applicability and interactivity of the system are further enhanced, making the test process more accurate and comprehensive. Overall, the test system of the present invention significantly reduces production test costs and improves test efficiency through its modular, flexible and intelligent design, while maintaining test accuracy and reliability, providing an innovative solution for the testing of UWB RF modules.

[0033] Other beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of dynamic allocation of module memory and firmware update of the test system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of implementing diversity testing of multiple RF interfaces of a module in a test system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-module, multi-firmware "one-to-many" scalability of the test system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the configuration of a test system for performing a basic firmware transceiver loopback RF test on multiple modules and multiple sites according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-module multi-directional radio frequency wireless test according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following is a detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be emphasized that the following description is only exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope and application of the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element. In addition, connection can be used for fixing as well as for coupling or communication.

[0041] It should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by terms such as "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0042] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0043] The present invention proposes an extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system, which provides a cost-effective, flexible, easy-to-maintain and expandable test solution. Through modular design, fast firmware updates, and innovative test item extensibility calculation units, the test system of the present invention can adapt to various test requirements, reduce production test costs, and improve test efficiency.

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 5 An embodiment of the present invention provides an extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system, including a hardware module, a software control interface, a test item extensibility calculation unit, and a control and data acquisition system.

[0045] The hardware module is used to perform specific RF test tasks. Specifically, the hardware module includes: a RF interface for transmitting and receiving RF signals; a reference clock interface for providing a synchronization signal during testing, and an external or internal reference clock can be selected. For example, the reference clock interface may include an external reference clock hole (REF CLOCK) for connecting an external reference clock source; and a memory for storing firmware, supporting rapid firmware updates to replace application test items. The memory may include SRAM and FLASH, wherein SRAM is used to temporarily store running firmware data, and FLASH is used to store firmware for a long time.

[0046] The software control interface is used to implement software control of the hardware module and management of the test process. The software control interface specifically includes: basic function firmware, which is used to provide the basic operating functions of the module; application firmware, which is used to implement specific test items and can be downloaded and replaced as needed. The software control interface can realize communication and command transmission between the hardware module and the control unit through the USB interface.

[0047] The test item scalability calculation unit is used to calculate and optimize the configuration of the hardware module to adapt to different test requirements. The test item scalability calculation unit specifically includes a module scalability calculation module, a module scalability calculation module and an application test item scalability calculation module. Among them, the module scalability calculation module is used to calculate the maximum number of modules that can be supported under given power conditions; the RF interface scalability calculation module is used to calculate the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported; and the application test item scalability calculation module is used to calculate the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the module scalability calculation module calculates the maximum number of modules that can be supported according to the formula Mx=A / Ma, where Mx represents the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A represents the total input current, and Ma represents the peak current of a single module.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the RF interface scalability calculation module calculates the total number of supported RF interfaces according to the formula RFP=MxRFx or (A / Ma)RFx, where RFP represents the total number of supported RF interfaces, Mx represents the maximum number of supported modules, A represents the total input current, Ma represents the peak current of a single module, and RFx represents the total RF interface of a single module.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the application test item scalability calculation module calculates the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel according to the formula AP=MFx-MFs, where AP represents the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel, MFx represents the total number of modules with firmware, and MFs represents the total number of modules with the same firmware.

[0051] Through the above design, in this test system, the number of hardware modules is selectively configured based on the maximum number of modules that can be supported calculated by the module scalability calculation module, the number of RF interfaces is selectively configured based on the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported calculated by the RF interface scalability calculation module, and the number of application test items executed in parallel is selectively configured based on the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel calculated by the application test item scalability calculation module.

[0052] The control and data acquisition system is used to receive and process data from the hardware module and the software control interface. The control and data acquisition system specifically includes: a data transmission interface for realizing communication and instruction transmission between the module and the control unit; a power supply interface for providing power to the module; and a data processing module for receiving and processing test data to realize analysis and output of test results.

[0053] In some embodiments, the control and data acquisition system can run multiple modules simultaneously through multi-threaded control, or run multiple modules through multiple operating modes.

[0054] In some embodiments, the control and data acquisition system can connect multiple modules through a USB Hub to achieve multi-site wired RF testing, where one module is equipped for every two sites, and each module can be independently controlled to achieve synchronous testing of multiple sites.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the system supports multi-module multi-directional RF wireless testing, wherein the modules can be independently configured to perform wireless ranging and angle positioning tests, and the system can achieve extensive test coverage through the collaborative operation of multiple modules.

[0056] The present invention provides a highly flexible, cost-effective and easily expandable small UWB radio frequency module test system. The system realizes efficient execution of radio frequency test tasks and adapts to different test environments through hardware modular design. It allows rapid update, replacement and replacement of firmware, so as to quickly adapt to different test project requirements. The innovative design of the test project extensibility calculation unit realizes intelligent optimization of hardware module configuration through three calculation modules of module extensibility, radio frequency interface extensibility and application test project extensibility to adapt to the changing test requirements. The system has high operability and management efficiency of test process. The stability and accuracy of data transmission and data processing are ensured through the efficient design of the system. In addition, the test system of the present invention realizes efficient processing of application test items such as wireless ranging and angle positioning by supporting multiple radio frequency interface configurations and multi-module synchronous operation. At the same time, through the flexibility of multi-site wired radio frequency testing and multi-directional radio frequency wireless testing, the applicability and interactivity of the system are further enhanced, making the test process more accurate and comprehensive. Overall, the test system of the present invention significantly reduces production test costs and improves test efficiency through its modular, flexible and intelligent design, while maintaining test accuracy and reliability, providing an innovative solution for the testing of UWB RF modules.

[0057] Example

[0058] The UWB test system achieves efficient RF testing capabilities through miniaturization and modular design. The system uses a single high-speed transmission interface to simplify hardware requirements and supports multiple communication protocols, such as COMPORT and SPI, to adapt to different test environments. Each module is designed with two to six RF interfaces, including at least two TRX RF interfaces and up to six RF interfaces (2TRX+4RX) to meet different test requirements. In addition, the system provides external or internal reference clock options to ensure test synchronization.

[0059] The system is suitable for transceiver loopback RF tests such as FT (factory test), SLT (system level test), reliability test, etc. The module is compact, about the size of a Rubik's Cube, and can provide multiple antenna options to meet the needs of ranging and angle positioning tests. The modules can be freely combined, each module is independently controlled, and the computer can run multiple modules simultaneously through multi-threading or multiple operating modes to achieve cost-effectiveness and efficiency improvement.

[0060] In terms of test applications, the system can perform a variety of RF application test items, including but not limited to chip production test, product production test, reliability test, distance test, angle positioning test, raw data analysis and other performance tests. These test items are implemented through firmware, which is convenient for fast download and update through high-speed transmission interface.

[0061] The system's module and firmware scalability is one of its core strengths. Using the following algorithms, the system can flexibly adapt and expand its testing capabilities as the number of modules and firmware diversity increase.

[0062] Module scalability algorithm: Mx=A / Ma, the system can calculate the maximum number of modules that can be supported based on power supply conditions. Mx is the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A is the total input current, and Ma is the peak current of a single module. For example, a USB HUB that provides 3A current can support up to 5 modules. If you increase the number of USB HUBs or reduce the peak current power consumption of the module, the module scalability will increase accordingly.

[0063] RF interface scalability algorithm: RFP=MxRFx or (A / Ma)RFx, allows the system to calculate the total number of RF interfaces based on the number of modules and the number of RF interfaces of each module. Among them, RFP is the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported, Mx is the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A is the total input current, Ma is the peak current of a single module, and RFx is the total number of RF interfaces of a single module.

[0064] Test item scalability algorithm: AP = MFx-MFs, calculate the number of test items that can be executed in parallel according to the diversity of firmware in the module. AP is the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel, MFx is the total number of modules with firmware, and MFs is the total number of modules with the same firmware.

[0065] In terms of reducing costs and increasing efficiency of the test system, the system is easy to maintain and plug-and-play. The small module design allows for flexible installation and can be stacked, arranged horizontally, vertically or in different positions, which is suitable for multi-site testing of IC or product production. This flexibility allows for the rapid addition or reduction of modules, further reducing production test costs. In addition, the modules can define their own tags and base stations to increase interactivity, which is suitable for application test projects such as ranging and angle positioning. The scalability of small modules and RF interfaces allows different RF interfaces to be switched during mobile testing to complete tests at a wider angle and longer distance, or to achieve more ideal test results through multi-module switching.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the flexibility and scalability of the UWB test system of the embodiment are demonstrated.

[0067] Figure 1 The innovative design of the combination of module and firmware of the embodiment is demonstrated, wherein the module memory can be dynamically allocated according to different application projects. Figure 1 In the figure, a) shows the dynamic allocation of memory: the system can dynamically allocate memory according to the requirements of the RF interface to support the operation of the maximum number of modules. Among them, module M1 is equipped with 2 TRX RF interfaces and 2 RX RF interfaces, which are used to perform basic functions and application tests, such as transceiver loopback tests of chips and products. Bootloader is a component for system startup and firmware update, which initializes the module and loads basic function firmware. When testing the application firmware that requires 2 TRX and 4 RX RF interfaces, the system will download and update the application firmware, and use the remaining space in the memory to meet additional testing requirements. Figure 1 In the figure, b) shows the update allocation of the memory: the system can update and allocate memory resources for modules equipped with two TRX RF interfaces to adapt to different test requirements. Among them, the module loads the basic function firmware through the Bootloader, and downloads the application firmware as needed for application testing, such as using 2 TRX RF interfaces for chip or product transceiver loopback testing. When it is necessary to execute application firmware 3, which also uses 2 TRX RF interfaces for testing, the system will download and update it to the remaining space of the memory to ensure that the module can flexibly switch test items. This design allows the module to adapt to various test requirements, and by simply downloading and updating the firmware, it can achieve a quick response to different test items. The module's RF interface design supports different numbers of TRX and RX interfaces, further enhancing the adaptability of the system.

[0068] Figure 2 The flexibility of the module RF interface of the embodiment is demonstrated, and the application of the RF interface can be adjusted according to different test requirements. Each module can be equipped with up to six RF interfaces, including RX0, RX1, RX2, RX3, TRX1 and TRX2, and supports the selection of external or internal reference clocks. This design improves the diversity of testing.

[0069] Figure 3 The scalability of the multi-module and multi-firmware test system is demonstrated, realizing "one-to-many" scalability. The computer can be connected to multiple modules (M1 to M8) through a hub, and each module is equipped with different application firmware (APP1 to APP6). This configuration allows the system to run multiple test projects at the same time, and each module can be controlled independently to achieve parallel testing. In addition, the firmware between modules can be recycled. For example, the M4 and M5 modules can recycle the APP1 and APP3 firmware, which increases the flexibility and efficiency of the system. In addition, each module can be used for a variety of wired RF tests to meet diverse test needs and scenarios. Through the combination of multiple modules and multiple firmware, a variety of possibilities for wired RF testing are realized.

[0070] Figure 4 The configuration of the basic firmware transceiver loopback RF test of multiple modules and multiple sites is demonstrated. Through the USB Hub, the system can connect multiple modules M1, M2, M3, M4, etc. and assign them to different test sites, such as Figure 4 SITE1-8 shown in the figure. A configuration method in which one module is equipped for every two sites, for example, the M1 module can correspond to SITE1 and SITE2, the M2 module corresponds to SITE3 and SITE4, the M3 module corresponds to SITE5 and SITE6, the M4 module corresponds to SITE7 and SITE8, and so on, the Mx module corresponds to SITE (2x-1) and SITE (2x). Through this configuration, the system can achieve efficient management of multiple test sites. Each module is connected to the corresponding site through a radio frequency line, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the test.

[0071] Figure 5 Demonstrated multi-module multi-directional RF wireless testing. The module is not only suitable for wired testing, but also for wireless distance measurement and wireless angle measurement. Through the collaborative work of multiple modules (such as M1, M2, M3, M4), the system can achieve comprehensive coverage of wireless testing. This wireless testing capability provides a broader space for the application of UWB RF modules.

[0072] The UWB test system shown in the figure demonstrates its excellent flexibility in hardware configuration and software control. The system design allows users to quickly adjust module configuration and firmware according to different test requirements to achieve efficient and accurate RF testing.

[0073] In summary, compared with traditional technologies, the UWB test system of the present invention can significantly reduce production test costs and improve test efficiency through its modular, flexible and intelligent design, while maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the test, providing an innovative, efficient and low-cost solution for the testing of UWB RF modules.

[0074] The above content is a further detailed description of the present invention in combination with specific / preferred embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, without departing from the concept of the present invention, it can also make several substitutions or modifications to these described embodiments, and these substitutions or modifications should be regarded as belonging to the protection scope of the present invention. In the description of this specification, the description of the reference terms "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "preferred embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily target the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In the absence of mutual contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples. Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope of protection of the patent application.

Claims

1. An extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system, characterized in that: include: The hardware module is used to perform specific RF test tasks, and the hardware module includes: Radio frequency interface, used to send and receive radio frequency signals; Reference clock interface, used to provide synchronization signal during testing, with optional external or internal reference clock; Memory, used to store firmware and support rapid firmware updates to replace application test items; The software control interface is used to implement software control of the hardware module and management of the test process. The software control interface includes: Basic function firmware, used to provide basic operating functions of the module; Application firmware, used to implement specific test items, can be downloaded and replaced as needed; The test item scalability calculation unit is used to calculate and optimize the configuration of the hardware module to adapt to different test requirements. The test item scalability calculation unit includes: Module scalability calculation module, used to calculate the maximum number of modules that can be supported under given power conditions; The RF interface scalability calculation module is used to calculate the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported; An application test project scalability calculation module is used to calculate the number of application test projects that can be executed in parallel; A control and data acquisition system is used to receive and process data from the hardware module and the software control interface, and the control and data acquisition system includes: Data transmission interface, used to realize communication and command transmission between the module and the control unit; Power interface, used to provide power to the module; A data processing module is used to receive and process test data to analyze and output test results; The number of hardware modules is selectively configured based on the maximum number of modules that can be supported calculated by the module scalability calculation module, the number of RF interfaces is selectively configured based on the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported calculated by the RF interface scalability calculation module, and the number of application test items executed in parallel is selectively configured based on the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel calculated by the application test item scalability calculation module; The module scalability calculation module calculates the maximum number of modules that can be supported according to the formula Mx=A / Ma, where Mx represents the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A represents the total input current, and Ma represents the peak current of a single module; the RF interface scalability calculation module calculates the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported according to the formula RFP=Mx*RFx or (A / Ma) *RFx, where RFP represents the total number of RF interfaces that can be supported, Mx represents the maximum number of modules that can be supported, A represents the total input current, Ma represents the peak current of a single module, and RFx represents the total number of RF interfaces of a single module; the application test item scalability calculation module calculates the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel according to the formula AP=MFx-MFs, where AP represents the number of application test items that can be executed in parallel, MFx represents the total number of modules with firmware, and MFs represents the total number of modules with the same firmware.

2. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The reference clock interface includes an external reference clock hole (REF CLOCK) for connecting an external reference clock source.

3. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The memory includes SRAM and FLASH, wherein the SRAM is used to temporarily store the running firmware data, and the FLASH is used to store the firmware for a long time.

4. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The software control interface realizes communication and instruction transmission between the hardware module and the control unit through the USB interface.

5. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The control and data acquisition system also runs multiple modules simultaneously through multi-threaded control, or runs multiple modules through multiple operating modes.

6. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The control and data acquisition system connects multiple modules through a USB Hub to achieve multi-site wired RF testing, where one module is equipped for every two sites, and each module can be independently controlled to achieve synchronous testing of multiple sites.

7. The extensible small UWB radio frequency module test system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The test system supports multi-module multi-directional RF wireless testing, wherein the modules can be independently configured to perform wireless ranging and angle positioning tests, and the test system can achieve extensive test coverage through the collaborative work of multiple modules.

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