nRF52840 Thread communication performance test

[rei.n]

I would like to perform a test to confirm the receiving characteristics of the nRF52840.
When I looked at the RF Performance Test Guidelines White Paper, I believe it said, "How to make this sensitivity measurement test firmware on a simple MCU is described for each nRF device in the nRF performance test instructions." However, when I checked the nRF52 series documentation, I was unable to find any materials describing how to test the performance of the MCU.
If there are any materials that describe how to test the performance of the nRF52 series, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

[Hung Bui]

Hi, 
The document you pointed to is from 2008 and it's mainly aimed at our very old product nRF2401.

 For newer product for example nRF52, have two options, you can either use the DTM test firmware or the radio test firmware. These firmware can do the same as what described in the documentation. I assume you are using nRF Connect SDK. 

[rei.n]

Hi Hung,

Thank you for contacting us.

We would like to perform measurements based on "6.2.1 Test Setup" in the "RF Performance Test Guidelines White Paper".

In the "Figure 19. Receiver sensitivity test flowchart",

there is a description of "Calculate BER", but is the BER confirmed using a command?

In addition, if a command is used, am I correct in understanding that the command to be used is start_rx, which is described in the User interface of the radio test firmware?

[rei.n]

Hi Hung,

I'm sorry, but I didn't flash the sample.
I'm sorry, but if there is any documentation on how to flash the sample, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

[Hung Bui]

Hi, 
If you are not familiar with Nordic software development platform, I would suggest to take a look at our Developer Academy nRF Connect SDK fundamental course here: https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/nrf-connect-sdk-fundamentals/lessons/lesson-1-nrf-connect-sdk-introduction/

You should complete at least Lesson 1 to be able to build and flash the radio test sample. 

It would be easier if you can get help from a software developer that's more familiar with Nordic's SDK to build and flash the radio test. 

[rei.n]

Hi Hung,

Understood.
Thank you for introducing the documentation.
I will try flashing the sample following the documentation you provided.
I will be happy to answer any further questions if I have any.

[rei.n]

I typed in help and confirmed that a list of commands was displayed.
Thank you for your response.

[Hung Bui]

Hi,
That looks great. Let us know if you have further question or create a new ticket if you have a new topic.