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Test report No:
NIE: 48081RBT.001A2
Test report (Modification 2)
Bluetooth Low Energy RF-PHY Test Specification
RF-PHY.TS/4.2.1
Identification of item tested ................................ : ISM band radio transceiver
Trademark .......................................................... : N52 Series
Model or type reference ..................................... : N52832
Serial number ..................................................... : nRF52FP1_CC06
Final HW version ................................................ : N52832 QFAA, PCA 70028 r2.2.0
Final SW version ................................................ : nDTM_r15008
Features ................................................................ : DTM 2-wire UART
Manufacturer ....................................................... : NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR ASA
Otto Nielsens veg 12, N-7052 Trondheim
Test method requested ........................................ : Full RF testing according to Bluetooth RF Test Specification,
Document Number RF.TS/4.2.1
Standard ............................................. : RF-PHY.TS.4.2.1
Test Spec Errata(s) ............................. : TSE 6622
PICS .................................................... : RF-PHY.ICS.4.2.0
TCRL version ..................................... : TCRL Core 2015-1
Test procedure(s)................................ : PEBT006 BluetoothRFConductedTesting
Summary .............................................................. : IN COMPLIANCE
Approved by (name / position & signature) ...... :
Jose Luis Perez Sanchez
Bluetooth Laboratory Responsible
Date of issue ........................................................ : 2016-01-27
Report template No ............................................ : FBT011_09
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Index
Competences and guarantees ......................................................................................................................................... 3
General conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Uncertainty .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Usage of samples ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Test sample description ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Identification of the client .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Testing period ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Environmental conditions .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Modifications to the reference test report ...................................................................................................................... 5
Testing verdicts.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Means of testing identification ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Test setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Measurement uncertainty ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Appendix A – Test result ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Appendix B - PICS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Appendix C - PIXIT .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix D - Photographs .......................................................................................................................................... 11
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Competences and guarantees
AT4 wireless is a BQTF competent to carry out the tests described in this report.
AT4 wireless is a BQTF accredited by A2LA (The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) to perform the test
indicated in the Certificate 3350.01.
In order to assure the traceability to other national and international laboratories, AT4 wireless has a calibration and
maintenance program for its measurement equipment.
AT4 wireless guarantees the reliability of the data presented in this report, which is the result of the measurements and the
tests performed to the item under test on the date and under the conditions stated on the report and, it is based on the
knowledge and technical facilities available at AT4 wireless at the time of performance of the test.
AT4 wireless is liable to the client for the maintenance of the confidentiality of all information related to the item under test
and the results of the test.
The results presented in this Test Report apply only to the particular item under test established in this document.
IMPORTANT: No parts of this report may be reproduced or quoted out of context, in any form or by any means, except in
full, without the previous written permission of AT4 wireless.
General conditions
1. This report is only referred to the item that has undergone the test.
2. This report does not constitute or imply on its own an approval of the product by the Certification Bodies or competent
Authorities.
3. This document is only valid if complete; no partial reproduction can be made without previous written permission of
AT4 wireless.
4. This test report cannot be used partially or in full for publicity and/or promotional purposes without previous written
permission of AT4 wireless and the Accreditation Bodies.
Uncertainty
Uncertainty (factor k=2) was calculated according to the AT4 wireless internal document PODT000
Usage of samples
Samples undergoing test have been selected and supplied by: NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR ASA.
Sample M/01, is composed of the following elements:
Control Nº
48081/001
Model and/or type reference: N52832
Serial number: nRF52FP1_CC06
Hw version: nDTM_r15008
Sw version: N52832 QFAA, PCA 70028 r2.2.0
Features supported: DTM 2-wire UART
Description of test sample Bluetooth low energy transceiver
Date of reception 2015-12-02
The sample used for each test case is specified in the” Observations” field of the results annex
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Test sample description
The test sample consists of Bluetooth low energy transceiver.
Identification of the client
Company name: NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR ASA
Postal Address: Otto Nielsens veg 12, N-7052 Trondheim
Testing period
The performed test started on 2016-01-04 and finished on 2016-01-21.
The tests have been performed at AT4 wireless.
Environmental conditions
In the control chamber, the following limits were not exceeded during the test:
Temperature
Min. = 15 ºC
Max. = 35 ºC
Relative humidity Min. = 20 %
Max. = 75 %
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Modifications to the reference test report
It was introduced the following modifications in respect to the test report number 48081RBT.001A1 related with the same
samples, in the next clauses and sub-clauses:
Clauses / Sub-clauses Modification Justification
Appedix C – IXIT; RF-PHY:P5:3;
Minimum Operating temperature Value changed from -10 to -40 Typo on value
This modification test report cancels and replaces the test report 48081RBT.001A1.
Remarks and comments NA
Testing verdicts
Not applicable .............................................................................................................................. : N/A
Pass ............................................................................................................................................... : P
Fail ................................................................................................................................................ : F
Not measured ............................................................................................................................... : N/M
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Means of testing identification
Test System BITE T1111S Bluetooth RF Tester - LE Option
Control No. 4730
Hardware:
Control No. Equipment Serial No. Latest
Calibration Date
Next Calibration
Date
4732 Spectrum Analyzer
AGILENT E7405A MY50142970 2015-02-03 2016-02-03
4733 Sweep Generator
AGILENT E8257D MY51501354 2015-01-29 2016-01-29
4741 RF Signal Generator
AGILENT E4438C MY49073010 2015-01-29 2016-01-29
4742 Bluetooth Test Set
ANRITSU MT8852B 1335003 2015-11-24 2016-11-24
4738 Switching Unit
T1210A MY53821004 NA NA
2510
Bluetooth Signaling
Unit AT4 wireless
E1111 (Firmware
Version 1.0.16 &
1.0.17)
E1111000029 2015-03-14 2016-03-14
4740
Data Acquisition Card
CompuScope
CS8500-2M
P00945 2015-06-19 2016-06-19
5398 Power Supply Agilent
66311B MY43009884 2015-03-12 2016-03-12
Software: 4745 T 1110A Test Manager v2.0 version Bluetooth LE (Release ver. 1.0.0.5).
Test Setup: Conducted measurements: IUT (Item Under Test) connected directly to measuring instruments using
low loss SMA cable. IUT controlled by test software. See “Test Setup” section.
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Hardware:
Control No. Equipment Serial No. Latest Calibration
Date Next Calibration Date
3380 Shielded Chamber 06823 NA NA
For nominal temperature conditions, the following equipment was used:
Hardware:
Control No. Equipment Serial No. Latest Calibration
Date Next Calibration Date
3458 HUMIDIPROBE UAL02/078 2015-03-25 2016-03-25
Software: 4762 Control temp_Hum v2.5.1
Test setup
The configuration used for Test Cases in nominal temperature conditions was the following one:
Measurement uncertainty
BITE T1111S Bluetooth® RF Test System –low energy option uncertainty values1, 2
and the corresponding limits, according to
the RF PHY Bluetooth® Test Specification, can be found below:
Measurement uncertainty RF Tester
uncertainty
Specification
limit Test Case
Absolute RF power (wanted channel) ±1.19 ±1.2dB TRM-LE 01, 02
Absolute RF power (for unwanted
emissions in the BT band)
±1.19 ±3dB TRM-LE 03, 04
Absolute radio frequency ±0.321 kHz ±5 kHz TRM-LE 05, 06, 07
Relative drift radio frequency ±0.431 kHz ±1 kHz TRM-LE 06, 07
Frequency deviation ±1.229 kHz ±4 kHz TRM-LE 05
Note 1: All values reflect a 95% confidence level. Note 2: All values are valid for temperatures between 20ºC and 30ºC.
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Appendix A – Test result
Test campaign report
The abbreviations used in the header row of the test campaign report tables are:
Test Case ID : As it can be found on the TCRL.
Description: As it can be found on the TCRL.
Temp/Volt Temperature and Voltage conditions during the test case.
Date: Date of the beginning of the execution.
Verdict: Records the verdict assigned to each Test Case run to completion. Following
verdicts are possible:
Pass: If the Test Case passed.
Fail: If the Test Case failed.
NA: Not applicable.
NM: Not measured.
Observations: Provides a reference to additional information relevant to the test presented in
“Test Setup” section.
Test Manager v.2.0 Rev 2.1.2.3 (Release ver 1.0.0.5)
Test Case ID Description Verdict Date Observations
TRM-LE/CA/01/C Output power Pass 2016-01-21 M/01
TRM-LE/CA/03/C In-band emissions Pass 2016-01-05 M/01
TRM-LE/CA/05/C Modulation characteristic Pass 2016-01-04 M/01
TRM-LE/CA/06/C Carrier frequency offset and
drift Pass 2016-01-04 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/01/C Receiver sensitivity Pass 2016-01-05 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/03/C C/I and receiver selectivity
performance Pass 2016-01-13 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/04/C Blocking performance Pass 2016-01-05 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/05/C Intermodulation performance Pass 2016-01-13 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/06/C Maximum input signal level Pass 2016-01-05 M/01
RCV-LE/CA/07/C PER Report Integrity Pass 2016-01-05 M/01
For RCV-LE/CA/05/C, RCV-LE/CA/03/C & TRM-LE/CA/01/C, it is used the Bluetooth Signaling Unit E1111
(Firmware Version 1.0.17).For the rest of test cases, the Bluetooth Signaling Unit E1111 (Firmware Version 1.0.16).
Test Case ID Parameter Value
TRM-LE/CA/01/C
Output power measurements
for each frequency.
Peak Power; f=2402
Peak Power; f=2440
Peak Power; f=2480
Average Power; f=2402
Average Power; f=2440
Average Power; f=2480
6.11 dBm
6.30 dBm
6.30 dBm
6.34 dBm
6.45 dBm
6.51 dBm
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Appendix B - ICS
Static Conformance Summary
Item Capability Reference Status Support:
Yes or No
1 LE Transmitter
(Non-connectable, Broadcaster) [2], [3] C.1
No
2 LE Receiver
(Non-connectable, Observer) [2], [4] C.1
No
3 LE Transceiver
(Connectable, Peripheral/Central) [2], [3] & [4] C.1
Yes
C.1: At least one of the capabilities shall be supported
[2] Specification of the Bluetooth® System, Physical Layer Specification (PHY) Volume 6, Part A, Version 4.0 or later.
[3] Specification of the Bluetooth® System, Direct Test Mode, Volume 6, Part F, Version 4.0 or later.
[4] ICS Proforma for Radio (RF) System Specification
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Appendix C - IXIT
IXIT Proforma
PIXIT Reference Identifier Sub-Identifier (Optional) Value Units
RF-PHY:P1:1
RF-PHY:P1:2
RF-PHY:P1:3
Inband Image frequency
Low frequency -2 MHz
Middle frequency -2 MHz
High frequency -2 MHz
RF-PHY:P2:1
RF-PHY:P2:2
RF-PHY:P2:3
Value n for Intermodulation test
Low frequency 5 Integer
Middle frequency 5 Integer
High frequency 5 Integer
RF-PHY:P3 Type of power source: DC
RF-PHY:P4:1
RF-PHY:P4:2
RF-PHY:P4:3
Power source voltage
Nominal (NOC) 3 V
Maximum (EOC) 3.6 V
Minimum (EOC) 1.7 V
RF-PHY:P5:1
RF-PHY:P5:2
RF-PHY:P5:3
Operating temperature
Nominal (NOC) 25 °C
Maximum (EOC) 85 °C
Minimum (EOC) -40 °C
RF-PHY:P6:1
RF-PHY:P6:2
RF-PHY:P6:3
Air humidity range (relative)
Maximum (EOC) 0 %
Minimum (EOC) 0 %
Air humidity level for NOC/EOC
tests 50 %
RF-PHY:P7:1
RF-PHY:P7:2 Test interface implementation
HCI or 2-wire UART 2-WIRE
Data rate 19200 bps
RF-PHY:P8 Antenna gain 2.2 dBi
RF-PHY:P9:1 Maximum TX packet length 255 Bytes
RF-PHY:P9:2 Maximum RX packet length 255 Bytes
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Appendix D - Photographs
FRONT VIEW
Sample M/01
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REAR VIEW
Sample M/01