This question evaluates troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for embedded wireless systems, focusing on firmware behavior, testbed instrumentation, and measurement analysis.
You are running automated tests on a Wi‑Fi chip. The chip transmits normally at the beginning, but after about 30 minutes it stops transmitting (no signal observed). Assume you can modify the test, firmware, and measurement setup.
Describe a practical, step-by-step root cause investigation process. What data would you collect, what hypotheses would you prioritize, and what experiments would you run to isolate the cause?