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authorSugandha Gupta <sugandha.gupta@ettus.com>2018-09-14 11:46:38 -0700
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e320: Add R&D testing procedure
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@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ tbd
| DEVTEST-B210-v1 | USRP B210 | None | \ref rdtesting_devtest_manual | \ref rdtesting_devtest_auto |
| DEVTEST-B200m-v1 | USRP B200mini | None | \ref rdtesting_devtest_manual | \ref rdtesting_devtest_auto |
| DEVTEST-B205m-v1 | USRP B205mini | None | \ref rdtesting_devtest_manual | \ref rdtesting_devtest_auto |
+| DEVTEST-N310-v1 | USRP N310 | None | \ref rdtesting_devtest_manual | \ref rdtesting_devtest_auto |
+| DEVTEST-E320-v1 | USRP E320 | None | \ref rdtesting_devtest_manual | \ref rdtesting_devtest_auto |
The devtests are hardware tests built in to the UHD make system. They can be run
directly from the build directory and require no configuration.
@@ -143,6 +145,16 @@ respectively.
4. Devtest must report no failures for a 'pass' validation.
+### E320 procedure
+
+1. Make sure no peripherals are connected to the device (no
+ GSPDO, front panel GPIO is unconnected).
+2. Run tests for both 1G and XG image.
+3. When the device is connected, simply run `make test_e320` from the command
+ line in the build directory.
+4. Devtest must report no failures for a 'pass' validation.
+
+
\subsection rdtesting_devtest_auto Devtest: Automatic Test Procedure
As all these tests can be run unsupervised, they can be run automatically given
@@ -229,12 +241,14 @@ debugging: https://kb.ettus.com/Debugging_FPGA_images
| FPGADSPVERIF-X300-XG-v1 | USRP X300 | 2x UBX | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_auto |
| FPGADSPVERIF-E310-SG1-v1 | USRP E310 SG1 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_auto |
| FPGADSPVERIF-E310-SG3-v1 | USRP E310 SG3 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_auto |
+| FPGADSPVERIF-E320-v1 | USRP E320 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgadspverif_auto |
\subsection rdtesting_fpgadspverif_requirements Requirements
- Signal generator and spectrum analyzer
- X300 & X310 with 2x UBX daughterboard
- E310 SG1 & SG3 with SSH access
+- E320 with SSH access
\subsection rdtesting_fpgadspverif_manual FPGA DSP Verification: Manual Test Procedure
@@ -248,7 +262,8 @@ to change sample rate while streaming.
-40 dBm
3. Inspect the received spectrum using `uhd_fft`
- X3x0: `uhd_fft -f 915e6 -s 10e6 -g 10`
- - E3xx: `uhd_fft -f 915e6 -s 2e6 -g 50`
+ - E31x: `uhd_fft -f 915e6 -s 2e6 -g 50`
+ - E320: `uhd_fft -f 915e6 -s 15.36e6 -g 50`
- Embedded devices will require either using network mode or using X
forwarding over ssh to run the app natively
4. In the GUI, inspect the spectrum. There should be a strong tone at the test
@@ -282,7 +297,8 @@ to change sample rate while streaming.
1. Run calibration on device, if applicable
2. Using `uhd_siggen_gui`, generate a sine tone TX channel 0 at 915.5 MHz:
- X3x0: `uhd_siggen_gui -f 915e6 -s 10e6 -g 10 -x 500e3 --sine`
- - E3xx: `uhd_siggen_gui -f 915e6 -s 2e6 -g 50 -x 500e3 --sine`
+ - E31x: `uhd_siggen_gui -f 915e6 -s 2e6 -g 50 -x 500e3 --sine`
+ - E320: `uhd_siggen_gui -f 915e6 -s 15.36e6 -g 50 -x 500e3 --sine`
3. Using a spectrum analyzer, inspect the output spectrum. There should be a
strong tone at the test tone frequency. There may be a small tone at the
carrier frequency due to DC offset and a quadrature image due to IQ
@@ -295,7 +311,7 @@ to change sample rate while streaming.
5. Set output tone offset back to 500e3. Change sampling rate as outlined below.
The spectrum should not significantly differ between sample rates.
- X3x0: 1, 5, 20, 33.333, 50, 66.666, 100, 200 MHz
- - E3x0: 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.143, 1.684 MHz
+ - E3xx: 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.143, 1.684 MHz
6. Repeat on each TX channel of the device
7. This test fails if:
- DC offset and IQ imbalance tones are unusually large
@@ -326,6 +342,7 @@ tbd
| FPGAFUNCVERIF-N310-XG-v1 | USRP N310 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_auto |
| FPGAFUNCVERIF-N300-HG-v1 | USRP N300 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_auto |
| FPGAFUNCVERIF-N300-XG-v1 | USRP N300 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_auto |
+| FPGAFUNCVERIF-E320-XG-v1 | USRP E320 | None | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_manual | \ref rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_auto |
The FPGA functional verification tests exercise the Digital Downconverter (DDC),
Digital Upconverter (DUC), and Radio Core RFNoC blocks.
@@ -339,6 +356,7 @@ Digital Upconverter (DUC), and Radio Core RFNoC blocks.
- 1 GigE and PCIe adapters and cabling for optional tests
- E310: SG1 & SG3 with SSH access
- N310: No special requirements
+- E320: SFP connection to run network mode
\subsection rdtesting_fpgafuncverif_manual FPGA Functional Verification: Manual Test Procedure
@@ -413,7 +431,26 @@ rates and channel configurations without any data flow issues.
Note: On TX tests, initial Us within the first 5 seconds can be ignored and do not fail the test
-#### USRP E3xx (SG3 Required, SG1 Optional)
+#### USRP E31x (SG3 Required, SG1 Optional)
+
+| Channels | Master Clock Rate | Sample Rate | Duration | Notes |
+|---------------|-------------------------|-------------|----------|--------------------|
+| 1x RX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 1x RX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 1x TX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 2x RX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | |
+| 2x RX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | |
+| 2x TX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | |
+| 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | |
+| 1x RX & 1x TX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 1x RX & 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | Use channel 1 |
+| 2x RX & 2x TX | 10e6 | 1e6 | 60 | |
+| 2x RX & 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6 | 60 | |
+| 1x RX & 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1e6 | 3600 | Use channel 0 |
+| 2x RX & 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1e6 | 3600 | |
+
+#### USRP E320: 1 GigE Interface
| Channels | Master Clock Rate | Sample Rate | Duration | Notes |
|---------------|-------------------------|-------------|----------|--------------------|
@@ -432,6 +469,19 @@ Note: On TX tests, initial Us within the first 5 seconds can be ignored and do n
| 1x RX & 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1e6 | 3600 | Use channel 0 |
| 2x RX & 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1e6 | 3600 | |
+#### USRP E320: 10 GigE Interface
+
+| Channels | Master Clock Rate | Sample Rate | Duration | Notes |
+|---------------|-------------------------|----------------------|----------|--------------------|
+| 1x RX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6, 61.44e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6, 61.44e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 2x RX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6, 30.72e6 | 60 | |
+| 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6, 30.72e6 | 60 | |
+| 1x RX & 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1.024e6, 30.72e6 | 60 | Test both channels |
+| 2x RX & 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1.024e6, 30.72e6 | 60 | |
+| 1x RX & 1x TX | 61.44e6 | 1e6, 30.72e6 | 3600 | Use channel 0 |
+| 2x RX & 2x TX | 30.72e6 | 1e6, 30.72e6 | 3600 | |
+
#### USRP N300/N310: 1 GigE Interface
- Required images to test: HG
@@ -504,7 +554,7 @@ optimization), and that all NIC and kernel are set to optimal (CPU governor,
ring buffer settings, ...).
### X310/X300
-The X310/X300 tests depend on the FPGA image to be tested.
+The X310/X300 tests depend on the FPGA image to be tested.
#### HG
-Connect a 1GigE cable into port 0 and a 10GigE cable into port 1.
@@ -560,6 +610,22 @@ appropriate.
$ usrp_fpga_funcverif n310wx -a 192.168.20.2 -p /path/to/examples
+### E320
+The E320 tests depend on the FPGA image to be tested.
+
+#### 1G
+- Connect a 1GigE cable on the SFP port.
+- The following command must pass:
+
+ $ usrp_fpga_funcverif e3201g -a 192.168.10.2 -p /path/to/examples
+
+#### XG
+- Connect a 10GigE cable on the SFP port.
+- The following command must pass:
+
+ $ usrp_fpga_funcverif e320xg -a 192.168.10.2 -p /path/to/examples
+
+
\section rdtesting_phasealignment Phase alignment tests
| Test Code | Device | Peripherals | Manual Test Procedure | Automatic Test Procedure |
@@ -646,10 +712,11 @@ tbd
\section rdtesting_bist BISTs
-| Test Code | Device | Peripherals | Manual Test Procedure | Automatic Test Procedure |
-|---------------------|-----------|---------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------|
-| BIST-N310-v1 | 1xN310 | DB-15 GPIO Loopback | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_manual | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_auto |
-| BIST-N300-v1 | 1xN300 | DB-15 GPIO Loopback | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_manual | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_auto |
+| Test Code | Device | Peripherals | Manual Test Procedure | Automatic Test Procedure |
+|---------------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------|
+| BIST-N310-v1 | 1xN310 | DB-15 GPIO Loopback | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_manual | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_auto |
+| BIST-N300-v1 | 1xN300 | DB-15 GPIO Loopback | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_manual | \ref rdtesting_bist_n3x0_auto |
+| BIST-E320-v1 | 1xE320 | Type C HDMI Cable + Breakout board with GPIO Loopback | \ref rdtesting_bist_e320_manual | \ref rdtesting_bist_e320_auto |
Some of our devices have built-in self-tests (BISTs).
@@ -658,7 +725,7 @@ Some of our devices have built-in self-tests (BISTs).
Note: The N300 and N310 have identical BISTs.
1. Connect the front-panel GPIO loopback to the front panel
- (see \ref rdtesting_peripherals_gpiolb)
+ (see \ref rdtesting_n3xx_peripherals_gpiolb)
2. Execute the following commands:
$ n3xx_bist standard # Note: This will run multiple tests
@@ -701,9 +768,9 @@ plugged in, the test can trivially be executed automatically by running
and making sure that all return values are 0.
-\section rdtesting_peripherals Required Peripherals
+\section rdtesting_n3xx_peripherals Required Peripherals
-\section rdtesting_peripherals_gpiolb DB15 GPIO Loopback
+\section rdtesting_n3xx_peripherals_gpiolb DB15 GPIO Loopback
This is a cable or breakout board which connects to the DB15 connector and loops
back the following pins:
@@ -715,6 +782,47 @@ back the following pins:
- 4<->10
- 5<->11
+\subsection rdtesting_bist_e320_manual E320 Manual Procedure
+
+1. Connect the front-panel GPIO loopback to the front panel
+ (see \ref rdtesting_e320_peripherals_gpiolb)
+2. Execute the following commands:
+
+ $ e320_bist standard # Note: This will run multiple tests
+ $ e320_bist gpio
+
+3. The final BIST is the SFP test. Connect an SFP loopback module
+ to the SFP port. Run the command:
+
+ $ e320_bist sfp_loopback
+
+Every test will produce a JSON-serialized dictionary. All tests have passed if
+the "status" key is "true", or the return code for `e320_bist` is 0.
+
+\subsection rdtesting_bist_e320_auto E320 Automatic Procedure
+
+Assuming the peripherals described in \ref rdtesting_bist_e320_manual are all
+plugged in, the test can trivially be executed automatically by running
+
+ $ e320_bist standard
+ $ e320_bist gpio
+ $ e320_bist sfp_loopback
+
+and making sure that all return values are 0.
+
+\section rdtesting_e320_peripherals Required Peripherals
+
+\section rdtesting_e320_peripherals_gpiolb GPIO Loopback
+
+1. Type C to Type A HDMI Cable
+2. Breakout Board which connects to the connector and loops
+back the following pins:
+
+- 0<->4
+- 1<->5
+- 2<->6
+- 3<->7
+
\section rdtesting_defining Defining R&D Tests
Tests can be added any time to define procedures for pass/fail validation. Any