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

Test Tool Installer