Method for testing multiple data packet signal transceivers with a shared tester to maximize tester use and minimize test time

A method for testing multiple data packet signal transceiver devices under test (DUTs) with a shared tester, comprising:

• receiving, with a shared tester, at least one status signal separate from and indicative of power variations among data packets within each one of a plurality of DUT data packet signals from a plurality of DUTs;
• following confirmation of availability of data packet signal receiver circuitry of said shared tester to receive a DUT data packet signal, and reception of said at least one status signal being indicative of a power settling variation less than a first variation among data packets within a DUT data packet signal from a first one of said plurality of DUTs, performing at least one of
• conveying, from said shared tester, a first synchronization request signal to said first one of said plurality of DUTs, or
• receiving, with said tester, said DUT data packet signal from said first one of said plurality of DUTs;
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• following said reception of said DUT data packet signal from said first one of said plurality of DUTs, and reception of said at least one status signal being indicative of a power settling variation less than a second variation among data packets within a DUT data packet signal from a second one of said plurality of DUTs, performing at least one of
• conveying, from said shared tester, a second synchronization request signal to said second one of said plurality of DUTs, or
• receiving, with said tester, said DUT data packet signal from said second one of said plurality of DUTs.