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MCHPRT3—Microchip Radio Tool Third Generation

Overview

The MCHPRT3 Radio Testing Tool is a Windows®-based software tool for RF evaluation and testing of wireless designs during development, certification and production. It enables low-level radio testing capabilities by manually setting the radio into transmit or receive modes. It works with the devices/modules listed in the table below.

To use this tool effectively, you should have a good understanding of radio circuit theory and radio test methods. 

Features

  • Windows-based installer package with built-in license agreement wizard 
  • Uses UART (serial interface) for control and communication 
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) for configuration and display
  • Command Line Interface (CLI) and Dynamic link library (DLL) to support automated test script development 
  • Can read/write the device’s MAC address 
  • Package includes HUT firmware 
  • Supports test features such as: 
  • Link test with configurable packets and number of packets to be sent
  • Continuous Tx 
  • Continuous Rx 
  • Tx power level configuration 
  • Tx/Rx channel selection 
  • Calibration of device RF parameters

Supported Products

Base Part
 Technology Silicon Device Module Documentation
PIC32MZ-W1 Wi-Fi® PIC32MZ1025W104132 WFI32E01PC
WFI32E01PE
WFI32E01UC
WFI32E01UE
WFI32E02UC
WFI32E02UE
 User Guide
PIC32MZ2051W104132 WFI32E03PC
WFI32E03PE
WFI32E03UC
WFI32E03UE
WFI32E04UC
WFI32E04UE		 User Guide
PIC32CX-BZ Bluetooth® and Zigbee® PIC32CX1012BZ25048 WBZ451PE
WBZ451UE
WBZ451HPE
WBZ451HUE		 User Guide
PIC32CX1012BZ24032 WBZ450PE
WBZ450UE		 User Guide
PIC32CX5109BZ31048 WBZ351PE
WBZ351UE		 User Guide
PIC32CX5109BZ31032 WBZ350PE
WBZ350UE		 User Guide
WILCS02 Wi-Fi® WILCS02IC WILCS02PE User Guide
WILCS02UE
WINCS02 Wi-Fi® WINCS02IC WINCS02PC
WINCS02PE
WINCS02UC
WINCS02UE

Test Tool Installer

Title
Date
MCHPRT3 - Microchip Radio Tool 3rd Generation v1.0.2.8200 10 Feb 2025 Download