On-line performance monitoring of RF integrated circuits throughout their operating lifetime is a promising way to enhance their reliability. This paper explores the feasibility of adapting the indirect test strategy to implement on-line RF performance monitoring. After stating the principle of the proposed solution, we consider the fundamental requirements necessary to adapt the indirect test strategy. Finally, a proof of concept is established through a practical case of study by monitoring the power level delivered by the RF transmitter of a wireless microcontroller: hardware measurement results demonstrate the potential of this approach.

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射频电路寿命性能监测中间接测试策略的应用

RF 集成电路在其整个工作寿命期间的在线性能监测是提高其可靠性的有前途的方法。本文探讨了采用间接测试策略实施在线射频性能监测的可行性。在陈述了所提出解决方案的原则之后，我们考虑了采用间接测试策略所必需的基本要求。最后，通过一个实际的研究案例，通过监测无线微控制器的射频发射器提供的功率水平，建立了概念验证：硬件测量结果证明了这种方法的潜力。