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ZigBee Testing

National Instruments supplies flexible software utilities and modular RF instrumentation for the generation and acquisition of ZigBee signals. Design and test engineers can combine these tools to perform comprehensive protocol and parametric tests in accordance with the IEEE 802.15.4 specification. Benefits of using ZigBee tools from NI include:

  • Simulated impairments for interoperability testing
  • Comprehensive PHY layer measurements and analysis
  • Protocol validation with MAC layer information
  • Multiple wireless protocol test with software-defined instrumentation

Technical Resources

The Basics of ZigBee Transmitter Testing

Read an introduction to ZigBee and learn about the methodologies and techniques for transmitter (Tx), receiver (Rx), and automated compliance testing for the ZigBee standard.

Introduction to ZigBee Compliance Testing

View this short video to learn about various types of compliance testing, including spectrum mask and transmit power. This presentation is provided by SeaSolve, a National Instruments Alliance Partner.

Basics of ZigBee Transmitter Testing

Watch this video to learn about common ZigBee transmitter measurements and the benefits that these measurements offer to applications.

Example Systems

ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) Test and Measurement Solutions by SeaSolve Software

Explore SeaSolve solutions that perform RF and baseband testing of the PHY layer, in addition to data generation and analysis of the MAC layer.

Resolving ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4 PHY Layer Test Challenges Using a WPAN Test Suite Based on NI LabVIEW and RF PXI Instruments

Read three examples where the WPAN test suite is creating a reliable, cost-effective solution for the compliance test challenges that test technologists face today.

Accelerating ZigBee and 802.15.4 Module Testing with NI LabVIEW and the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzer

Using the NI PXI-5660 vector signal analyzer and LabVIEW for ZigBee/802.15.4 and proprietary radio RF production test, MaxStream is improving throughput, repeatability, and accuracy in the production test environment.