RF and GPS Common Core Production Testing

G Systems developed an automated common core production test system to test both an RF transceiver subassembly and it’s mating GPS receiver and tracking controller assembly. Production testing can easily switch from one assembly to the other with interchangeable test adapters (ITA) mating to a Virginia Panel custom receiver, which is directly connected to an NI PXI chassis.

Several PXI modular instruments were used to provide stimulus and response measurements for mixed-signal and RF devices on each assembly, control switching of RF and power signals, and to provide device communication and configuration for each test.