LitePoint Announces First Over-The-Air Test System for Bluetooth Low Energy Devices

Testing is key for all IoT devices, because of regulatory concerns and reliability for users, especially in the Industrial and commercial spaces. So far, doing so over-the-air has presented a series of challenges for developers.

LitePoint, a provider of wireless test solutions, has announced the release of what it says is the first over-the-air test solution for the characterization and verification of Bluetooth low energy devices (also known as Bluetooth Smart). The LitePoint Bluetooth Advanced test system will help developers balance getting to market first, while ensuring quality.

 “Bluetooth low energy has become one of the most widely deployed wireless technologies on the market and its adoption shows no sign of slowing down. Winning the IoT race will come down to two things — getting there first, with the highest quality,” said Adam Smith, Director, Product Marketing, LitePoint. “LitePoint’s Bluetooth Advanced is the only test solution on the market that is able to characterize and verify Bluetooth low energy devices via over-the-air testing. This enables product developers to get their products to market quickly with assured quality because they can be tested fully assembled – ensuring the performance of all components, including the antenna.”

While the Bluetooth Advanced solution is ideal for testing devices in manufacturing, it’s also designed for the lab, during the design phase of product creation. Smith added, “To get to market fast, you first have to get your product out of the lab and into mass production. The Bluetooth Advanced test solution is easy to implement, easy to use, and provides excellent insight into the RF performance, allowing product developers to optimize their design and get their product to market quickly. With Bluetooth Advanced, product developers can focus on their product, not on how to test it.”