Patent ID: 6075986
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A method for evaluating the total performance of at least one component used in a device, said method comprising the steps of:replacing the at least one component with a socket means which permits placement and removal of the at least one component, wherein said socket means permits in-set evaluation of the at least one component;placing one component of a plurality of components in said socket means;measuring a set of critical performance parameters for said one component when the device is fully functional and operational wherein said step of measuring includes the step ofsetting a channel frequency pair for evaluating the performance of said one component;varying a power level provided to said one component; andmeasuring a corresponding performance parameter of said one component;repeating said steps of placing and measuring for another of said plurality of components; andcomparing said set of critical performance parameters to determine which of said plurality of components meets a set of required specifications.