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Part V: Deployment Test
Continuing Education Center 
7/13/2012  246 comments
This lecture will provide practical guidance on deployment testing in the field. We will discuss test methods, test equipment, and strategies for obtaining valid test results under variable field conditions and in the presence of interference. In addition, we will wrap up any loose ends from the previous days’ lectures and answer any remaining questions.
Part IV: Production Test
Continuing Education Center 
7/12/2012  317 comments
This lecture will cover the challenges associated with production testing of wireless hardware. We will discuss strategies for optimizing test speed, maximizing yields, and minimizing false failures. We will also examine test fixturing for over-the-air coupling to a wireless device under test (DUT).
Part III: Quality Assurance Test
Continuing Education Center 
7/11/2012  341 comments
This lecture will examine QA test and test automation techniques. We will cover common test scripting and regression test methods and will discuss ways of reproducing field conditions and field failures.
Part II: R&D Test
Continuing Education Center 
7/10/2012  400 comments
Today's lecture will cover R&D test methods and metrics applicable to wireless products. We will learn about performance and certification testing of RF and protocol layers. The material will include test methods for measuring radio range, data rate adaptation, roaming performance, throughput, and system level functionality.
Introduction: Testing Wireless Devices & Systems
Continuing Education Center 
7/9/2012  393 comments
In this session, you will learn about wireless test methods, test standards, and test equipment used in R&D, quality assurance (QA), and production. We will cover performance, interoperability certification, and regression testing of mainstream wireless devices and systems, including WiFi, LTE, and other technologies. We will discuss hardware and software test methods and review test and certification standards from organizations including IEEE, IETF, 3GPP, PTCRB, and GCF.
Part V:  Implementing Your Network: Cost & Technical Considerations
Continuing Education Center 
4/13/2012  330 comments
In this session, you'll come away with practical guidance on how to implement a wireless network. You'll learn about creating requirements and selecting appropriate products, as well as test, validation, and budgeting.
Part IV:  Smart Metering & Industrial Controls in the 915MHz Band
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4/12/2012  414 comments
In this session, you'll learn about the emerging interoperability standards for smart metering and industrial control applications. You'll understand the utility of the 915MHz band and other popular international unlicensed bands.
Part III: ZigBee & Wireless Sensor Networks
Continuing Education Center 
4/11/2012  502 comments
In this session, you'll learn about ZigBee and other wireless protocols used for sensors and controls. You'll also understand the differences among them, as we compare ZigBee to Bluetooth and to proprietary wireless technologies used for a variety of low-power applications.


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