Automated Power Amplifier Log Analysis and Data Validation System Requirements

System Architecture Overview

Core Components

  • Data Processing Engine: Python-based module for extracting and comparing PA calibration parameters
  • Validation Framework: pytest integration with custom test cases for automated verification
  • Reporting System: Allure Report generation for comprehensive test evidence

Technical Stack

Component Technology
Programming Language Python 3.7+
GUI Framework PyQt5
Test Framework pytest with subtests
Report Generation Allure Framwork
Binary Conversion Custom EXE utility

Input File Specifications

Required Files

File Type Format Purpose
Hardware ID Text Contains product identification
Calibration Binary Binary PA parameter database
Configuration MD Markdown Reference specifications
Sensor Mapping JSON Band-to-VDD ID relationships
Debug Logs Text Calibration process recordings

File Processing Logic

# Example file processing implementation
class FileProcessor:
    def __init__(self, input_dir):
        self.input_dir = input_dir
        
    def extract_hardware_info(self):
        pid_pattern = r'"([^"]+)"'
        for file in os.listdir(self.input_dir):
            if file.startswith('sys_hw_pid'):
                with open(file) as f:
                    match = re.search(pid_pattern, f.read())
                    return match.group(1) if match else None

Validation Workflow

  1. Data Extraction Phase

    • Parse binary database to text format
    • Extract calibration parameters from multiple sources
    • Convert measurement units for comparison
  2. Comparison Phase

    • Match parameters by VDD ID and transistor index
    • Implement tolerance thresholds for numerical values
    • Handle missing data scenarios
  3. Reporting Phase

    • Generate detailed HTML reports with visual diffs
    • Categorize findings by severity
    • Preserve raw data for audit purposes

Test Case Implementation

Parameter Validation Example

@pytest.mark.parametrize('vdd_id,transistor', test_cases)
def test_target_values(vdd_id, transistor):
    expected = get_expected_value(vdd_id, transistor)
    actual = get_actual_value(vdd_id, transistor)
    
    with subtests.test(f'VDD{vdd_id}.{transistor}'):
        assert abs(expected - actual) <= tolerance, \
               f'Mismatch: expected {expected}, got {actual}'

GUI Enterface Features

  • Dynamic test case selection with filtering
  • Real-time progress monitoring
  • Interactive report viewing
  • Export functionality for test results

Output Generation

  • Structured JSON intermediate files
  • HTML reports with drill-down capabilities
  • Machine-readable test summaries
  • Historical comparison data

Deployment Configuration

  • Standalone executable via PyInstaller
  • Custom icon and branding
  • Automated dependancy resolution
  • Silent installation options

Tags: power-amplifier automated-testing calibration python pytest

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2026 22:42:46 +0000 by ganesan