Embedded power testing with a compact and scalable setup

Regression testing, a cornerstone of product development, is critical for verifying how different software and firmware updates and hardware configurations impact a device’s power performance. It is also vital when benchmarking various technologies, evaluating batteries, or simply powering many devices. The challenge is making this embedded power testing process easy, flexible, and scalable.

Why Embedded Power Regression Testing Matters

Power regression testing ensures that new changes or updates to your product do not introduce unintended power consumption or battery life issues. It allows you to:

• Evaluate how different software or firmware versions impact power consumption.
• Benchmark technologies to identify the most energy-efficient solutions.
• Test and compare battery performance across multiple devices or use case configurations.
• Scale testing setups to power and monitor numerous devices efficiently.

Achieving these goals demands a testing setup that is accurate and adaptable to your needs. This is where Qoitech put the effort into making Otii instruments excel.

A Compact, Flexible and Scalable Solution

Connecting multiple Otii instruments to a single computer transforms your testing setup into a compact, flexible, and scalable system for automated power testing of embedded systems and batteries. This capability gives you the possibility to:

• Run simultaneous measurements: This feature allows you to perform power consumption and battery profiling tests simultaneously on multiple devices or batteries, saving valuable development time.
• Gain real-time insights: Monitor real-time power consumption and battery performance and make data-driven decisions during development.
• Scale effortlessly: Add more Otii instruments to your setup as your testing grows without compromising efficiency or precision.
• Automate easily: Scripting support in any programming language allows you to fully automate your testing processes, including regression tests, benchmarking, and device profiling.

How to Set Up Your Scalable Power Testing Environment

1. Label your Otii Instruments: Assign unique names to each Otii device, physically and in the Otii app, to keep your setup organized and manageable.
2. Connect via USB Hub: Use a powered USB hub with sufficient ports and power to connect all your Otii instruments.
3. Configure in the Otii Desktop App: Add each instrument to your Otii project, configure them based on your device under test (DUT), and start measuring.
4. Automate with the Otii Automation Toolbox: Leverage the Otii Automation Toolbox to script your tests. Automating flashing, benchmarking, and profiling ensures consistency and saves time.

Embedded Power Testing Made Simple

With Otii instruments, regression testing and benchmarking become seamless. Whether comparing software versions, evaluating battery performance, or powering many devices, Otii’s scalable and automated setup ensures flexibility, efficiency, and precision at every step of your development cycle. By simplifying your power testing process, you can focus on what truly matters: delivering high-quality, energy-efficient products to the market.

Ready to streamline your testing process? Explore how Otii can transform your development workflow and help you quickly achieve your goals. Learn more about the Otii Automation Toolbox here.