T&M LitePoint: A Leader in Test and Measurement Solutions
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This article focuses on LitePoint, a prominent company in the test and measurement industry. As highlighted by Test and Measurement World, LitePoint provides a wide range of products and resources for testing and measuring various technologies, especially in the wireless and consumer electronics sectors.
About LitePoint
LitePoint is a leading provider of test and measurement solutions. They specialize in developing and manufacturing equipment for testing wireless and consumer electronic devices like smartphones, PCs, and tablets.
Founded in 2000 in Silicon Valley, USA, LitePoint quickly became a key player in the industry. In 2011, the company was acquired by Teradyne, a well-known vendor of automation equipment used for testing semiconductors, wireless modules, storage devices, and other electronic systems. This acquisition further solidified LitePoint’s position in the market.
LitePoint Test and Measurement Products and Equipment
LitePoint offers a variety of test solutions for both manufacturing environments and RF labs. Their solutions include both hardware and software components. Here’s a summary of some of their key products:
LitePoint Test and Measurement Product Overview
| Product Model | Description |
|---|---|
| IQxel-80, IQxel-160 | WLAN 802.11ac Test Hardware: Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi standards, including 11a, 11b, 11g, 11j, 11n, 11p, 11ac, and 11ah. These models also support Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy versions. |
| IQxel-MW | WLAN 802.11ax Test Hardware: Operates in the 400 MHz to 6000 MHz frequency range. It supports various IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, such as 11a, 11b, 11g, 11j, 11n, 11p, 11ac, 11af, and 11ax. This device also supports other wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Zigbee, Zwave, and TD-LTE, covering multiple bands like 860-960M, 1770-2100M, 2200-2600M, and 4900-6000M. |
| IQcell | Cellular Test Hardware: Supports frequencies from 400MHz to 3800MHz and various cellular technologies, including GSM, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, and LTE Cat.1. This is ideal for testing a wide variety of IoT devices. |
| IQnav+ | GPS/GLONASS Test Hardware: Supports the RF range for GPS L1 at 1575.42 MHz and GLONASS L1, which ranges from 1598 to 1606 MHz. |
| IQnfc, IQnfc+ | NFC Testing Systems: IQnfc supports a range of 10 to 20 MHz, while IQnfc+ covers 12 to 20 MHz for NFC testing. |
LitePoint Software Applications
In addition to their hardware offerings, LitePoint also develops a suite of software applications, including:
- IQramp: A data analysis tool used for various test data insights.
- IQvector: Specifically designed for testing and verifying cellular chipsets.
- IQfact+: Provides calibration and verification functionalities for chipsets adhering to diverse wireless standards, including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.
New Product Offerings
- LitePoint IQxel-MX test platform : It is used to test its high performance, next generation Wi-Fi access points as per IEEE 802.11be (WiFi 7) standard.
- IQxel-MW 7G : Tester for Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E in the 6 GHz Band and Wi-Fi 7 EHT160 MHz Automotive Test
- IQxel-M4W : Used for wifi and bluetooth testing
Further Information
For more details on LitePoint’s range of test and measurement products, please visit their official website: https://www.litepoint.com/
