Optimizing Bluetooth Battery Drain Measurements
Application Notes
Battery operating time is a critical parameter for portable devices. It is a key factor that consumers weigh heavily in their purchasing decision. Reducing battery drain to improve operating time is a top priority for early Bluetooth® designs. To assure meeting specified operating time, the manufacturing test engineer must select appropriate Bluetooth operating states for making battery drain measurements while still meeting tight cost and throughput goals. In addition, the wide range of levels and the pulsed nature of the battery drain for Bluetooth devices dictate using specialized test equipment for optimum test accuracy, throughput, and lowest cost in manufacturing.