4.3 Results

Results obtained testing the DUT with Python Scripts or the PLC PHY Tester Tool can be compared with the results obtained with Microchip Evaluation Boards.

PHY Performance Validation Python script outputs three files:
  • Sqlite Database: This file is the database that includes all the raw information of the test. It includes:
    • Configurations Table: Includes the DUT name, date, time and configuration file of the test.
    • Frames Table: Includes all the frames with their corresponding parameter values (tx_power, mod_scheme). It is possible to use a SQL database browser for accessing the full information stored by the tests.
  • Basic Excel Report: It includes the different signal-to-noise ratios and frame error rates for each modulation in function of the Attenuation programmed and a summary tab with only frame error rates for all the modulations.
  • Marketing Excel Report: It includes the different signal-to-noise ratios and frame error rates for each modulation in function of the RSSI calculated and a summary tab with only frame error rates for all the modulations.
On the PLC Phy Tester Tool, the output is a table that could be copied and pasted in an Excel file similar to the reports obtained with Python Scripts.