Antenna Testing Apparatus Using NV Memory Configuration Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
As the number of antennas in terminal devices increases, existing methods become inadequate for effectively testing antennas, lacking a reasonable or effective approach to manage the complexity of multiple antenna configurations.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for testing antennas, where a test device connected to a terminal device through a test instrument obtains configuration information from a non-volatile memory indicating communication modes for each antenna, allowing for performance testing based on these modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple antennas are tested separately using traditional methods, then each antenna can be tested individually, but the testing process becomes increasingly complex and time-consuming as the number of antennas increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple antenna testing operations into a single integrated testing process. The test device simultaneously manages multiple antennas by obtaining configuration information that maps each antenna to its communication modes, allowing parallel testing of multiple antennas through one-station testing rather than separate sequential tests.
Solution Approach 2:
The test device is designed with universal functionality to handle various antenna configurations and communication modes (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) through a single testing system. The configuration information stored in non-volatile memory enables the test device to adapt to different antenna types and testing requirements without requiring separate specialized testing equipment for each antenna.
2Measurement precision
If traditional separate testing methods are used for each antenna, then individual antenna performance can be evaluated, but the testing time and operational efficiency decrease significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous testing by maintaining the test device in an active testing state across multiple antennas without interruption. The configuration information enables seamless transition between antennas, allowing the testing process to continue without restarting procedures for each antenna, thereby improving overall testing productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-storing configuration information in non-volatile memory that maps antennas to their communication modes. This preliminary preparation allows the test device to quickly access and execute appropriate testing procedures without time-consuming setup for each antenna, significantly improving testing efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If configuration information is not pre-stored, then the test device has flexibility, but the testing process requires manual setup and configuration for each test
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores configuration information in advance in non-volatile memory, including mappings between antennas and their supported communication modes (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G). This preliminary action eliminates the need for manual configuration during testing, allowing the test device to automatically retrieve and apply the appropriate testing parameters based on the stored configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The test device uses self-service by automatically retrieving configuration information from its own non-volatile memory without requiring external configuration input. The device independently accesses the stored antenna-to-communication-mode mappings and executes testing procedures based on this self-provided configuration, eliminating manual setup time while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
A method for testing antennas, an apparatus for testing antennas, and a storage medium are provided. The method is applied to a test device connected to a terminal device through a test instrument, and instrument ports of the test instrument have a mapping relationship with the antennas of the terminal device. The method includes: obtaining configuration information in a non-volatile memory (NV) of the terminal device, where the configuration information indicates communication modes respectively corresponding to the antennas of the terminal device, and the communication mode indicates a mobile communication system type and a communication frequency band; and performing performance test on the terminal device by using the test instrument according to the communication modes respectively corresponding to antennas.