Test system, method and device for adding switch for millimeter wave spread spectrum module, processor and computer readable storage medium thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a test system for adding a switch for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, and the system comprises a basic network analyzer, the millimeter wave spread spectrum module, a switch clamp, and a test module. Ports of the basic network analyzer and the millimeter wave spread spectrum module are connected with the switch clamp, the test module is respectively connected with the basic network analyzer and the switch clamp, and an output end of the switch clamp is connected with a tested piece. The invention further relates to a test control method and device for adding the switch for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module, a processor and a computer readable storage medium. According to the test system, method and device for adding the switch for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module, the processor and the computer readable storage medium, the problem of multiple connections can be solved by combining the basic network analyzer, the millimeter wave spread spectrum module and the switch clamp with a software and hardware matching test system for the problems in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to the field of millimeter wave measurement, and specifically refers to a test system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium for implementing switch addition for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of wireless communication technology, millimeter wave (mmWave) has become one of the important technologies to meet the needs of modern high-speed data transmission due to its three significant characteristics: high bandwidth, low latency, and anti-interference. Due to the large loss of high-frequency coaxial connection, the host frequency of network analyzers on the market is only up to 67GHz. Above 67GHz, spectrum expansion modules are generally used to expand the measurement frequency of network analyzers to the millimeter wave terahertz band.

[0003] The existing form means that customers need to first use the network division test, and then use the spread spectrum module to test again, and they cannot view the test results of the entire frequency band at the same time. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a test system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium for implementing switch addition for millimeter-wave spread spectrum modules, which are simple to operate, have small errors and a wide range of applications.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the test system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium for implementing switch addition for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module of the present invention are as follows:

[0006] The test system for implementing switch addition for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module has the following main features: the system includes a basic network analyzer, a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, a switch fixture and a test module; the input end of the millimeter wave spread spectrum module is connected to the basic network analyzer; the ports of the basic network analyzer and the millimeter wave spread spectrum module are both connected to the switch fixture; the test module is respectively connected to the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture; and the output end of the switch fixture is connected to the device under test.

[0007] Preferably, the basic network analyzer and millimeter wave spread spectrum module are used to test S parameters, and the test module controls the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture to be turned on, and ensures that the path from the basic network analyzer or the millimeter wave spread spectrum module to the device under test is unobstructed.

[0008] The present invention implements a test control method for adding switches to a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module, and its main feature is that the method comprises the following steps:

[0009] (1) Prepare a two-port Touchstone data file corresponding to the switch fixture;

[0010] (2) Use the network de-embedding function to set up de-embedding;

[0011] (3) Use the test module for testing.

[0012] Preferably, the step (3) specifically comprises the following steps:

[0013] (3.1) Control the switch fixture to switch to the basic network analyzer section, control the network analyzer to perform the test, and save the data;

[0014] (3.2) Control the switch fixture to switch to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module for testing and save the data;

[0015] (3.3) The data is spliced ​​and the test results are displayed in a unified manner.

[0016] The device for implementing switch test control for a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module has the following main features: the device comprises:

[0017] a processor configured to execute computer executable instructions;

[0018] The memory stores one or more computer executable instructions. When the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor, the various steps of the above-mentioned test control method for adding switches to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module are implemented.

[0019] The processor for implementing the test control of adding switches for a millimeter-wave spread spectrum module has the main feature that the processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processor, the various steps of the above-mentioned method for implementing the test control of adding switches for a millimeter-wave spread spectrum module are implemented.

[0020] The main feature of the computer-readable storage medium is that a computer program is stored thereon, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the various steps of the above-mentioned test control method for adding switches to a millimeter wave spread spectrum module.

[0021] The test system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium of the present invention are used to implement the switch addition for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module. Through the basic network analyzer, millimeter wave spread spectrum module and switch fixture, the problem of multiple connections can be solved by combining the software and hardware with the test system to solve the problems of the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the test system for implementing switch addition for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to more clearly describe the technical content of the present invention, further description is given below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] The test system for implementing a switch on a millimeter wave spread spectrum module of the present invention comprises a basic network analyzer, a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, a switch fixture and a test module, wherein the input end of the millimeter wave spread spectrum module is connected to the basic network analyzer, the ports of the basic network analyzer and the millimeter wave spread spectrum module are both connected to the switch fixture, the test module is respectively connected to the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture, and the output end of the switch fixture is connected to the device under test.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the basic network analyzer and millimeter wave spread spectrum module are used to test S parameters, and the test module controls the conduction of the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture, and ensures that the path from the basic network analyzer or the millimeter wave spread spectrum module to the device under test is unobstructed.

[0026] The present invention implements a test control method for adding a switch to a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

[0027] (1) Prepare a two-port Touchstone data file corresponding to the switch fixture;

[0028] (2) Use the network de-embedding function to set up de-embedding;

[0029] (3) Use the test module for testing.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step (3) specifically comprises the following steps:

[0031] (3.1) Control the switch fixture to switch to the basic network analyzer section, control the network analyzer to perform the test, and save the data;

[0032] (3.2) Control the switch fixture to switch to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module for testing and save the data;

[0033] (3.3) The data is spliced ​​and the test results are displayed in a unified manner.

[0034] The device for implementing switch test control for a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module of the present invention comprises:

[0035] a processor configured to execute computer executable instructions;

[0036] The memory stores one or more computer executable instructions. When the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor, the various steps of the above-mentioned test control method for adding switches to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module are implemented.

[0037] The processor of the present invention is used to implement test control of adding switches for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, wherein the processor is configured to execute computer executable instructions. When the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor, the various steps of the above-mentioned method for implementing test control of adding switches for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module are implemented.

[0038] The computer-readable storage medium of the present invention stores a computer program thereon, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the various steps of the above-mentioned test control method for adding switches to a millimeter-wave spread spectrum module.

[0039] In a specific implementation manner of the present invention, the invention is mainly composed of a basic network analyzer, a millimeter wave spectrum expansion module, a switch fixture, and a test module, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0040] The network analyzer and millimeter-wave spread spectrum module are responsible for testing S parameters. After the test software controls the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture to turn on, it ensures that the path from the basic network analyzer or millimeter-wave spread spectrum module to the device under test is unobstructed.

[0041] The test of the basic network analyzer plus the millimeter-wave spread spectrum module can solve the problem of multiple connections by introducing a switch fixture, introducing the ports of the millimeter-wave spread spectrum module and the basic network analyzer into the switch fixture, and then switching them out to the device under test.

[0042] according to Figure 1 Connect the PC, basic network analyzer, and millimeter-wave spread spectrum module, and calibrate the network analyzer and millimeter-wave spread spectrum module at the connection point of the switch fixture.

[0043] Prepare a two-port Touchstone data file (.s2p format) corresponding to the network (switch fixture) to be removed.

[0044] Use the network de-embedding function on the test software to set up de-embedding. This operation includes multiple steps such as port selection, file use, de-embedding opening, and fixture simulation opening.

[0045] Connect the basic network analyzer and the millimeter-wave spread spectrum module, and prepare the device for testing.

[0046] The PC test software is used for testing. The process includes controlling the switch to switch to the network analyzer section to control the network analyzer for testing, saving data, controlling the switch to switch to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module for testing and saving data, and displaying the test results uniformly after data splicing and processing.

[0047] The specific implementation scheme of this embodiment can refer to the relevant description in the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0048] It can be understood that the same or similar parts of the above embodiments can be referenced to each other, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments can refer to the same or similar contents in other embodiments.

[0049] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" refers to at least two.

[0050] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a specific logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes alternative implementations in which functions may not be performed in the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0051] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above-mentioned embodiments, a plurality of steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution device. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0052] A person skilled in the art may understand that all or part of the steps in the method for implementing the above-mentioned embodiment may be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the corresponding program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which, when executed, includes one of the steps of the method embodiment or a combination thereof.

[0053] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into a processing module, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0054] The storage medium mentioned above can be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction 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 refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0056] The test system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium of the present invention are used to implement the switch addition for the millimeter wave spread spectrum module. Through the basic network analyzer, millimeter wave spread spectrum module and switch fixture, the problem of multiple connections can be solved by combining the software and hardware with the test system to solve the problems of the prior art.

[0057] In this specification, the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. However, it is apparent that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the specification and drawings should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.

Claims

1. A test system for implementing switch addition for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, characterized in that: The system includes a basic network analyzer, a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module, a switch fixture and a test module. The input end of the millimeter wave spectrum spreading module is connected to the basic network analyzer, the ports of the basic network analyzer and the millimeter wave spectrum spreading module are both connected to the switch fixture, the test module is respectively connected to the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture, and the output end of the switch fixture is connected to the device under test.

2. The test system for implementing switch addition for a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basic network analyzer and millimeter wave spread spectrum module are used to test S parameters. The test module controls the basic network analyzer and the switch fixture to conduct and ensures that the path from the basic network analyzer or the millimeter wave spread spectrum module to the device under test is unobstructed.

3. A test control method for adding switches to a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module based on the system of claim 1, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: (1) Prepare a two-port Touchstone data file corresponding to the switch fixture; (2) Use the network de-embedding function to set up de-embedding; (3) Use the test module for testing.

4. The test control method for implementing switching on a millimeter wave spectrum spreading module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The step (3) specifically comprises the following steps: (3.1) Control the switch fixture to switch to the basic network analyzer section, control the network analyzer to perform the test, and save the data; (3.2) Control the switch fixture to switch to the millimeter wave spread spectrum module for testing and save the data; (3.3) The data is spliced ​​and the test results are displayed in a unified manner.

5. A device for implementing switch test control for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, characterized in that: The device comprises: a processor configured to execute computer executable instructions; A memory storing one or more computer executable instructions, wherein when the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the test control method for adding switches to a millimeter wave spread spectrum module as described in any one of claims 3 to 4 are implemented.

6. A processor for implementing switch test control for a millimeter wave spread spectrum module, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the test control method for adding switches to a millimeter-wave spread spectrum module as described in any one of claims 3 to 4 are implemented.

7. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: A computer program is stored thereon, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the various steps of the test control method for adding switches to a millimeter wave spread spectrum module as described in any one of claims 3 to 4.

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