IQxel-MX High Performance Wi-Fi Test System

Industry-First Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) and Leading Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6 and 6E Test Solution 

Modern applications demand determinism and robustness, beyond just high throughput. The next-generation Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) builds upon Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be), introducing features for enhanced reliability and lower latency. Wireless devices like Access Points, VR/AR headsets and IoT devices require robust RF performance in challenging environments. This is achieved through enhanced modulation and coding schemes (MCS), distributed resource units (dRU), unequal modulation, and long-length LDPC codes for improved error correction, alongside existing Wi-Fi 7 features like tri-band operation (2.4/5/6 GHz), 320 MHz channels, 4096 QAM, up to 16 spatial streams, and multi-link operation (MLO). With the addition of Wi-Fi 8 support, LitePoint’s IQxel-MX solidifies its position as a long-standing dependable test solution you can trust for your critical testing needs. 

Stay ahead of the curve with IQxel-MX as you advance your Wi-Fi 8 research and development and accelerate your high-volume production of today’s Wi-Fi 7 devices

The IQxel-MX signal generation and analysis combine high performance, simplicity of use and superior test economics to cover the test requirements during the whole product development cycle from R&D to high-volume production. The IQxel-MX family is available in three configurations: 2 ports (2 VSA/VSG), 8 ports (2 VSA/VSG), and 16 ports (4 VSA/VSG). These support up to 2×2 and 4×4 true MIMO testing (extensible for higher order MIMO) and high efficiency multi-DUT parallel testing.

Performance to Guarantee the Highest Wireless Device Accuracy

• Industry-leading EVM ensures highest modulation accuracy 
• Superior power accuracy ensures device calibration precision
• Expandable architecture supports high order true MIMO testing
• Support for advanced Wi-Fi 8 physical layer features

Simplicity for Increased Test Efficiency

• Fully-integrated signal generation, signal analysis, and RF front-end enable simple Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 testing in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
• Architecture support for multi-link/multi-channel (MLO) and coexistence testing eliminates the need for external components, greatly simplifying test setup
• Flexible and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) enables both on-site and remote development

Economics for R&D, DVT and Manufacturing Test 

• Wi-Fi 8 support ensures long term relevance and lowers CAPEX
• Turnkey test software solutions with IQfact+ enable fast time to market and a seamless transition from product development to manufacturing
• Multi-DUT software architecture reduces manufacturing cost by providing optimized test throughput

Designed for Wi-Fi 8, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 Testing in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Bands

• Continuous frequency range support from 400 MHz to 7300 MHz
• Analysis bandwidth of over 320 MHz
• Best-in-class residual Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) floor to ensure the highest measurement accuracy for 4096 QAM
• Comprehensive testing capabilities for IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and legacy Wi-Fi standards
• Support for test and measurement of advanced Wi-Fi 8 physical layer features including enhanced long range PPDU (ELR-PPDU), new MCS rates, 2xLDPC codes, unequal modulation and distributed RU
• Signal generation covers OFDMA RU and multi-RU (MRU) assignments
• Signal analysis covers all EHT PHY standard measurements for transmitter (spectral mask, flatness, frequency error, constellation error and more) and receiver (sensitivity, ACR and more)

Wide Range of Connectivity Technologies (Bluetooth^® and Bluetooth^® Low Energy 5.x, Channel Sounding, HDT 802.15.4, DECT, LPWAN)

• Tests all Bluetooth^® device standards (1.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.x), Bluetooth 5.x AoA and AoD, as well as the Bluetooth Channel Sounding (CS) and Higher Data Throughput (HDT) functionality
• Connectivity standards DECT (ETSI EN 300 176-1), 802.15.4 PHY based standards including ZigBee, Z-Wave and WiSUN
• Test support for LPWAN technologies LoRa and Sigfox

Turnkey Solutions for Leading WLAN and Bluetooth^® Chipset Manufacturers

• Start testing immediately with IQfact+™ software solutions for leading WLAN and Bluetooth^® chipsets
• Growing library of hundreds of chipset-specific test solutions save setup time and development costs
• Fully backward compatible with existing LitePoint connectivity test systems

Available Technology Options for WLAN, Bluetooth^®, IoT and LPWAN

• Wi-Fi, 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11a/b/g/j/n/p
• Wi-Fi, 802.11af 
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ah (HaLow)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11az Next Generation Positioning (NGP)
• Wi-Fi, 802.11ba Wake Up Radio (WUR)
• Bluetooth^®, Classic/EDR (1-4.x), Low Energy (4.0, 4.1, 4.2), Bluetooth^® (5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) and Bluetooth Channel Sounding (CS), Higher Data Throughput (HDT)
• Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-SUN
• DECT
• LPWAN: Sigfox, LoRa