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Wireless Connectivity RF Testing and Job Work in Bengaluru
Outsourced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth RF verification for module, device and PCBA makers, on a LitePoint IQxel-M connectivity testerStar Automations runs RF verification of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, boards and finished devices for companies that need extra test capacity, NPI samples, returned-unit checks or a retest record, from our Bengaluru office in Mahadevapura. We connect each unit to the tester by cable, run your test mode, and record the measured values against your limits. You get a per-unit and per-lot test record with the set conditions, the measured values and a pass or fail result. We also do board-level fault finding and SMD rework on wireless module boards, then retest them. Built for batches, pilot runs and repeat lots, with an NDA on request.
Important: This is an in-house RF verification and test record service for design checks, production, validation, returned-unit analysis and post-repair testing. It is not NABL-accredited testing, and it is not WPC, BIS, FCC, CE or any other regulatory certification. Our records do not replace an accredited laboratory's report. For type approval or certification, please use an accredited or notified laboratory.
- 25+ years in industrial electronics repair and testing
- Pondicherry, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi
- A test record for every unit and every lot
What do you need?
Wi-Fi module batch
Batch RF verification of Wi-Fi modules and devices.
Bluetooth and BLE batch
Transmit and receive checks on Bluetooth radios.
IoT and telematics device
RF verification of connected devices and boards.
RMA and failure analysis
Returned-unit radio checks against a known-good sample.
Refurbished networking gear
A wireless retest record per unit.
Overflow and NPI
Extra capacity and pilot-run testing.
What is wireless connectivity RF testing?
RF testing of a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth device measures what its radio transmits and how well it receives, for example output power, signal quality (EVM), spectral mask, frequency error and receiver sensitivity. We connect each device to the tester by cable in a shielded setup, run your test mode, and record every measured value against your limits.
This is a physical-layer, production-style test: the tester generates and analyses radio signals directly, without a full network connection (a "non-signalling" method per the manufacturer's datasheet). That makes it fast and repeatable, which is what batch and lot testing needs. It checks the radio. It does not replace your functional, software or regulatory tests.
| Term | Plain meaning |
|---|---|
| Transmit (TX) power | How strong the device's transmitted signal is, measured at the RF connector |
| EVM (error vector magnitude) | A measure of signal quality: how closely the transmitted signal matches the ideal one |
| Spectral mask | A check that the transmitted signal does not spill energy into neighbouring frequencies |
| Receiver sensitivity and PER | The weakest signal the device can still receive correctly, judged by packet error rate |
| Non-signalling test | The tester talks to the device's radio test mode directly, without a network connection, so each test is quick |
| Golden unit | A known-good sample you supply, used to set and compare limits for the lot |
Corporate, bulk and volume work
We are set up for company work, not one-off retail checks. The ways our corporate customers use us:
Bulk batches and repeat lots
A test record for every unit and a summary for every lot.
NPI and pilot runs
Sample and first-article testing while your own line is being set up.
Production overflow and line balancing
Extra capacity when your test station is busy or down.
Returned units (RMA)
Radio checks of returned devices against a known-good sample.
Supplier onboarding
Company profile on request. NDA-friendly: we sign your NDA before we receive samples or test plans.
Repeat-lot discipline
The same written test plan, set conditions and limits on every lot, so lots can be compared.
Also on request: a cabled test fixture and a repeatable script for a recurring test. NDA-friendly. Company profile on request.
Tests we run
| Test | What it checks | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi transmit power, EVM, spectral mask and frequency error | Output power, signal quality, out-of-band spill and carrier accuracy of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac transmitters, per channel and data rate | 2.4 and 5 GHz bands only. Not Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7. Depends on installed options, confirmed for each enquiry. |
| Wi-Fi receiver sensitivity and packet error rate | The weakest signal the device receives correctly, per channel and data rate | Needs a receive test mode from your firmware or chipset tool. Depends on installed options. |
| Bluetooth and BLE transmit checks | Output power, modulation characteristics, carrier frequency offset and drift, in-band emissions | Classic and Low Energy. Depends on installed options, confirmed for each enquiry. |
| Bluetooth and BLE receiver sensitivity | Sensitivity and packet error rate at set levels | Some receiver selectivity and blocking tests need an external source and are not offered. |
| Golden-unit comparison | Each unit compared with your known-good sample and your limits | Limits come from you |
| Lot repeatability check | The same unit measured repeatedly, and the spread across a lot | Reported as measured values, with no uncertainty claim |
| Post-rework retest | A full radio check after board-level rework or repair, with a record | Part of the sub-assembly service |
Our test instrument: LitePoint IQxel-M
LitePoint IQxel-M multi-DUT connectivity test system
- Manufacturing-oriented test system for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-SUN, LoRa, Sigfox and DECT radios; technologies depend on installed options
- Banded frequency coverage 860 to 1000 MHz, 1770 to 2660 MHz, 3300 to 3800 MHz and 4900 to 6000 MHz, with 120 MHz IF bandwidth
- Non-signalling physical-layer test method for fast, repeatable per-unit testing
- Controlled from a PC
Used for: RF verification of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules and devices in batches.
Instrument ratings are from the manufacturer's datasheet. The right channels, data rates, power levels and limits for your product come from your product specification or your own test plan. LitePoint and IQxel are trademarks of their respective owners. Star Automations is not affiliated with LitePoint.
Who we work with
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module makers and ODMs
Batch RF verification and overflow testing.
Contract manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services
NPI sample testing, overflow and line balancing.
IoT, smart-home and smart-meter device makers
RF verification of connected devices before dispatch.
Vehicle telematics and tracker makers
Radio checks of connectivity boards.
Wearable, hearable and TWS brands
Bluetooth transmit and receive checks on samples and returns.
Router, CPE, access-point and set-top vendors
Returned-unit analysis and sample checks.
Refurbishers and asset-recovery houses of networking gear
A wireless retest record per unit.
Drone, defence-electronics and medical-wearable teams
Sample and pilot-run radio checks, by enquiry.
Quality and procurement teams
A second-source test record for incoming lots.
R&D start-ups and engineering labs
Characterisation of prototypes and short operator-run sessions.
Ways to work with us
| Service | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Per-unit and batch RF verification | Module and device makers | A test record per unit and a summary per lot |
| Production overflow testing | Teams whose own test station is busy | Extra capacity under your written test plan |
| NPI and pilot-run testing | Programmes ramping up | First-article and sample results before volume |
| RMA and failure analysis | Support and quality teams | Per-unit radio measurements against a known-good sample |
| Refurbished networking gear retest | Refurbishers and resellers | A wireless retest record per unit |
| Board-level fault finding and SMD rework with retest | Module and PCBA makers | A repaired board with a post-rework test record |
| Test-fixture and test-script setup | Teams with recurring tests | A cabled fixture and a repeatable script |
| Annual volume arrangement | Repeat customers | Scheduled lots under one test plan, agreed in writing |
| Operator-run sessions | Short projects and validation | Our operator runs your test on our instrument |
Conditions for each arrangement are agreed in writing per enquiry. Nothing here is a fixed offer.
How a corporate job works
NDA and onboarding
We sign your NDA, and share our company profile.
Sample or golden unit
You send a golden unit and a few samples, with the firmware or vendor tool that puts the radio into test mode.
Agree the test plan
We confirm in writing the technologies, channels, data rates, power levels, limits and connections, and tell you plainly if your product is outside our range.
Pilot batch
We test a small batch and share the records so you can check the setup and the limits.
Volume run
We test the full lots under the agreed plan. Every unit is tested and logged individually by a trained operator.
Test record per unit and per lot
You receive the records, the data files and the lot summary.
What we need from you: the devices or boards, a way to put each into transmit and receive test modes (test firmware or a vendor test tool), a golden unit, an RF connector or fixture access, and your test plan with limits. Without a test mode we cannot drive the radio. We can help define the fixture and the script.
What you receive
A test record (PDF, with a CSV data file) that lists, for each unit:
- Unit ID or serial number, and lot ID
- Technology, channel, data rate and power level for each test
- Measured values: transmit power, signal quality (EVM), frequency error, spectral mask result, and receiver sensitivity or packet error rate where tested
- Your limit for each measurement and pass or fail
- Overall result for the unit, and a summary table for the lot
- Instrument model, software version, test date and operator name
Captures, logs and photos can be added on request. We run the test you specify. We do not interpret compliance with a standard for you.
SAMPLE FORMAT (illustrative values, not real data)
| Field | Sample entry |
|---|---|
| Lot ID and unit ID | LOT-SAMPLE / SAMPLE-001 |
| Test condition | 2.4 GHz, channel XX, rate XX, power setting XX dBm |
| Transmit power | XX.X dBm, limit XX.X to XX.X dBm, result PASS or FAIL |
| EVM | -XX.X dB, limit -XX dB, result PASS or FAIL |
| Frequency error | XX.X ppm, limit XX ppm, result PASS or FAIL |
| Receiver packet error rate | XX.X % at -XX dBm, limit XX %, result PASS or FAIL |
| Overall result | PASS or FAIL against customer limits |
| Instrument, software, date, operator | Model name, version, DD-MM-YYYY, operator name |
What we do and do not do
| In scope | Out of scope |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth RF verification, depending on installed options | Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 verification and the 6 GHz band |
| Per-unit and per-lot test records against your limits | WPC, BIS, FCC, CE or any regulatory or type-approval certification |
| Board-level fault finding, SMD rework and retest of wireless module boards | RF circuit or antenna redesign, EMC or emissions compliance testing |
| Returned-unit and refurbished-unit radio checks | Cellular 4G or 5G signalling tests, network throughput or interoperability testing |
| Radio tuning and verification steps, where your chipset tool is available | Testing without a test mode or firmware from you |
| Operator-run sessions | Unsupervised use of our instrument by outside users |
Safety and handling
RF levels at the connectors of a cabled test are low, and units are tested in a shielded setup with the tester's input limits respected, so personal RF exposure is minimal. We use trained operators, ESD-safe handling and anti-static benches for every board and module. We do not lend the instrument to untrained users. We do not give instructions that tell the public how to operate RF test equipment.
Why Star Automations
- 25+ years in industrial electronics repair and testing.
- We repair and rework electronics at component level, with in-house test and validation equipment including an IC tester, SMD rework station with IR pre-heater, LCR meter, oscilloscopes and power meters, and we retest a board before it goes back.
- Locations: Pondicherry, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi. RF connectivity testing is offered from our Bengaluru office: 1st Floor, 40, Goshala Rd, Garudachar Palya, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048.
- Related repair work: industrial electronics repair and drive repair.
- Also need other test services in Bengaluru? See our electronic load testing service for power supplies and SMPS under load, our hipot and insulation resistance testing service for electrical safety checks, and our battery drain and charger testing service for battery-powered devices.
Frequently asked questions
What is wireless connectivity RF testing?
RF testing of a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth device measures what its radio transmits and how well it receives, for example output power, signal quality (EVM), spectral mask, frequency error and receiver sensitivity. We connect each device to the tester by cable in a shielded setup, run your test mode, and record every measured value against your limits.
What is the LitePoint IQxel-M and what does it let you test?
The IQxel-M is a wireless connectivity test system built for production use. Per the manufacturer datasheet it generates and analyses radio signals for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and other technologies, and can test several devices in parallel. Which technologies we run for you depends on the options installed on our unit, and we confirm this for each enquiry.
Which Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards can you test?
Per the datasheet, the IQxel-M covers Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and Bluetooth including Low Energy, depending on installed options. The datasheet does not list Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7, or the 6 GHz band, so we do not offer them. We confirm standards and channels before agreeing a test plan.
Do you take bulk orders and production overflow work?
Yes, for corporate customers. You send a golden sample and your test plan, we agree a pilot batch, then we run volume lots with a test record for every unit. We work to your limits and your test firmware. Lot sizes, schedule and conditions are agreed in writing for each lot, and we sign an NDA on request.
Can you run my device's radio tuning step as an outsourced job?
Where your chipset's test software and test mode are available to us, we can run your radio tuning and verification sequence as an outsourced production step. You supply the firmware or vendor test tool, the golden sample and the limits. Chipset support depends on the software installed on our unit and is confirmed before any run.
What do I need to supply for testing?
Please supply the devices or boards, a way to put each into transmit and receive test modes through firmware or a vendor test tool, a golden sample, an RF connector or fixture, and your test plan with limits. Without a test mode we cannot drive the radio. We can help define the fixture and the script on request.
Can you test and rework Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module boards?
Yes. For wireless module boards and PCBAs we can do RF verification, board-level fault finding and SMD rework, then retest and record the result. Rework scope depends on the board and is confirmed after we inspect a sample. We repair and retest boards, we do not redesign RF circuits.
Can you analyse returned wireless devices (RMA)?
Yes. For returned devices we compare each unit with a known-good sample, record its transmit and receive measurements, and separate units whose radio is out of limits from those that are within limits. You receive a per-unit record. We report what we measure, and root cause may still need your design or firmware team.
Can you retest refurbished routers and access points?
Yes. We can run a wireless check on refurbished routers, access points and modules within the bands our tester covers, confirming transmit power, signal quality and receive function, and attach a record to each unit. It does not replace data wiping, safety or functional tests, which you or your refurbisher run.
Are your test records certificates (NABL, WPC, BIS, FCC or CE)?
No. We provide in-house RF verification and a test record. We are not a NABL-accredited laboratory, and our records are not WPC, BIS, FCC, CE or any other regulatory certification. For type approval or certification, please use an accredited or notified laboratory. Our records support your own pre-checks and production quality control.
What do I receive after testing?
You receive a per-unit and per-lot test record, usually PDF with a CSV data file, listing unit ID, set conditions such as channel, data rate and power, measured values, your limits, and pass or fail. It also shows the instrument model, software version, test date and operator name. Logs and captures can be added on request.
How do I request a pilot batch?
Send the device type, technologies, quantity per lot and per month, your test limits and whether you need an NDA, through the enquiry form at www.starautomations.com or on WhatsApp at +91 97866 22233. We agree a written test plan first, then test a pilot batch before any volume run.
Request a pilot batch quote
Tell us what you need to test: device type, technologies, quantity per lot and per month, and your limits or test plan. We reply on WhatsApp or by email to agree the next step.
WhatsApp: +91 97866 22233. Website: www.starautomations.com. Address: 1st Floor, 40, Goshala Rd, Garudachar Palya, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048.
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Star Automations provides in-house testing and test records. We are not a NABL-accredited laboratory, and our records are not regulatory certification. Star Automations is an independent multi-brand repair company and is not an OEM service centre.