mmWave Test with STS (.NET/C#) Course Overview

The mmWave Test with STS (.NET/C#) learning path will follow the typical customer workflow and milestones. In this learning path you will learn about the components, functionality, and purpose of the mmWave subsystem.

Your purchase of the mmWave Test with STS (.NET/C#) course also provides access to the RF IC Test with STS (.NET/C#) course. Go to that course to learn how to generate waveforms for testing different wireless standards and create test programs for DUTs using configurable RF test steps in TestStand.

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Course Objectives

Recognize the components, functionality, and purpose of the STS mmWave subsystem
Use the STS RF Debug Panels to debug issues on the STS
Map the measurement requirements of a DUT to tester instrumentation
Create a mmWave STS project
Describe the process for calibrating the mmWave subsystem

Course Details

Duration

On-Demand: 3 hours

Audience

Semiconductor test developers using or evaluating the mmWave NI Semiconductor Test System (STS) to develop and perform tests for mmWave ICs

Prerequisites

General knowledge of semiconductor test strategies and methods
Test Program Development with STS (.NET/C#) course
Test Code Module Development with STS (.NET/C#) course

NI Products Used

If you take the course On-Demand:

NI STS Software Bundle v.20.0
NI STS T4 M2

Training Materials

On-demand training includes digital course materials delivered through the NI Learning Center, available for the access duration of your subscription

Cost in Credits

On-Demand: Included with software subscription and enterprise agreements, or 5 Education Services Credits, or 2 Training Credits

mmWave Test with STS (.NET/C#) Course Outline

Lesson	Overview	Topics
Exploring the STS mmWave Subsystem	Identify each component of STS mmWave subsystem, its functionality and purpose.	mmWave Subsystem Components Features of the STS mmWave Subsystem mmWave Subsystem Port Mapping Using the STS Maintenance
Exploring the Vector Signal Transceiver (VST)	Explore the VST specifications and architecture.	Exploring the VST Specifications Exploring the VST Architecture
Exploring the STS RF Debug Panels – Software	Explore the STS RF Debug Panels, their purpose and functionality.	Launching the STS RF Debug Panels Manually Control the mmWave subsystem
Mapping mmWave Device Under Test (DUT) Measurement Requirements	Explore specifications for the RF DUT and map its measurement requirements to tester instrumentation.	DUT Overview Interfacing with the DUT Exploring the DUT Documentation Assigning Tester Resources and DUT Connections Exploring Tester Configuration and Instrument Mapping
Creating an STS Project	Create a new test program using the Create STS Project tool and update its components.	Creating an STS Project
mmWave Calibration Overview	Identify the sources of error in the RF subsystem and explore the RF calibration components.	Why is Calibration Important? Different Calibration Types Calibrating Your STS

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