README FOR SMIQ-K5

Software for generating BLUETOOTH(TM) signals with the SMIQ.
Copyright 2001 Rohde & Schwarz

The SMIQ-K5 software provides the user with the ability to define a BLUETOOTH signal setup and transmit it to a SMIQ as a set of Data and Control Lists. The SMIQ can be configured in such a way, that it uses the content of this Data List as data source and the data sequence is then modulated using BLUETOOTH modulation. The modulation parameters can be changed via the SMIQ-K5 software, as well as parameters like power ramping, etc. These parameters either influence the calculation of the Data and Control Lists, or they are transferred to the SMIQ directly by remote control commands.
The SMIQ-K5 is capable of assisting the user in creating BLUETOOTH compatible standard packets. Up to now DH1, DH3, DH5 and AUX1 packet types are supported. With the integrated packet editor it is possible to edit every single information element of the packet, whilst the software calculates defined elements like CRCs or Sync Words by itself.
The software is designed such that it gives the user a maximum of flexibility in BLUETOOTH signal generation. It is an ideal tool for conducting BER measurements of DUTs or for testing basic functionality of receivers. As it is only software for signal generation, it does not support two-way communication neither signalisation. If signalisation with a DUT is required, please refer to the PTW-60 BLUETOOTH protocol tester, also a unique product from Rohde & Schwarz.

The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by its proprietor and used by Rohde & Schwarz under license.

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Additional notes:

Please find the documentation for this software in the help menu.
Press the right mouse button on any of the panels for a context sensitive help.

Additional release notes for version 1.0:
- The Trig2 output gives a mask signal active over the whole packet period
- The Trig1 output is programmed with a mask signal active during the payload data period
- The HOP flag is set after the end of a packet.
  This enables easy setup of frequency hopping with the list mode.

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1.1 System Requirements

- Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
- at least Intel x486 CPU with 32 MB RAM. Pentium or higher recommended.
- GPIB (IEC/IEEE)-bus card (National Instruments cards have been tested) with installed Windows drivers.   A RS232 connection can also be used if no GPIB interface is present.
- SMIQxB equipped with options B20 and B11.
  B12 is recommended if a non-truncated PRBS 15 is being used with DH1 packets.
  Without a working SMIQ connection, the SMIQ-K5 can still be operated and made settings can be saved.
- SMIQ-Z5 (extension Board) needed if any trigger output signals shall be used.

1.2 General Information before Installation

During installation a user may change the directory name for the installation of SMIQ-K5 (default: c:\SMIQ-K5) and the path name for the LabWindows/CVI Run Time Engine. The Run Time Engine is required upon first time installation of a LabWindows/CVI powered software.

To allow SMIQ-K5 to communicate with the SMIQ via the GPIB (IEC/IEEE) bus, to upload the data content or to operate the instrument, the hardware (GPIB card) and driver software for the GPIB card must be fitted into a PC and loaded. Please refer to the supplier documents for further information on handling and installing the National Instruments card.

1.3 Installation/De-installation of the Software

Installation

The installation kit of the SMIQ-K5 consist of 5 files:

readme.txt
setup.exe
smiq-k5.001
smiq-k5.002
smiq-k5.003

You are currently reading readme.txt. At the bottom of this file you will find detailed information about the version history of the program. (Bug fixes, new added features and functions, etc.)

For installation of the SMIQ-K5 please execute setup.exe

De-installation

A shortcut for uninstalling the SMIQ-K5 can be found within the SMIQ-K5 folder of the start menu. Please note that the installation directory is not cleared when it contains user files.

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Version history:

full release 1.02:
- fixed bug when reading long SMIQ options list

full release 1.01:
- fixed CRC calculation bug
- fixed SMIQ error queue readout bug
- minor changes

full release 1.0:
- added online help manual
- modified setting of BD_ADDR. NAP, UAP & LAP now need to be set separately.
- removed unused parts of control list
- added data mask signal, active during payload data phase. Output on Trig1.
- added HOP marker in control list for easy setup of frequency hopping

beta 0.93:
- minor bugfixes
- added visa dlls

beta 0.92:
- minor bugfixes

beta 0.91:
- complete rework of main panel
- some slighter cosmetics on other panels
- reduced start panel in size
- Trig2 output of SMIQ now gives a data mask signal, active over whole packet duration
- improved setting of frequency offset
- removed some bugs on power ramp timing
- more robust checks of existing data/control lists

beta 0.9:
- Initial version

