Challenges and approaches in mixed signal RF testing

Abstract

This paper describes the challenges and indicates possible approaches in RF testing, focusing on digital systems, analog subsystems, and integrated mixed-signal systems. The approaches to innovative test techniques to reduce dependence on external automatic test equipment and to mitigate the analog test issues lead to a proposed integrated framework to serve as basis for future test developments. The interdependence between simulation and test is identified to support the framework and eliminate unnecessary test.