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May 2013

OpenATE PE16S, 3U PXI Digital IC tester with SPI, I2C and RFFE serial function

PE16S offers high performance pin electronics and an enhanced timing generator in one 3U PXI form factor. It has 16 programmable level input or output channels with 2 PMU and 2 DPS, supports programmable I/O levels from  -1V ~ +7V per channel. PE16S offers fully digital tester functions plus SPI, I2C and RFFE -Serial data engines. No more  serial pattern editing for serial port devices.

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Meilhaus Electronic ME-5200 Series

The ME-5200 series for 3 U CompactPCI/PXI and PCI-Express has 8 full-differential analog inputs with 500 V (1 sec) floating galvanic isolation (no common GND). Available AD resolutions are 16 or 18 bit. The 18 bit models have an SNR of up to 105 dBm and sample rates up to 2 MS/s depending on the model. The input range is ±10,4 V, optionally ±104 V. The boards have an additional 8 bit digital-I/O port and can be expanded with add-on cards. Drivers are available for Windows, C, VB, Delphi, LabVIEW and others.

For more information, click here.

 

Amplicon PXIe-9848 High Speed Digitizer

The Amplicon Measurement & Control division announce the release of the new PXIe-9848 high speed digitizer, designed to deliver high-accuracy measurement results and dynamic performance. The PXIe-9848 is an 8-channel, 14-bit and 100 MS/s high speed digitizer with on-board memory of up to 512MB for massive data storage, which enables users to extend acquisition duration. This high performance digitizer has the capability to simultaneously stream data across all eight channels even at a full 100 MS/s sample rate; this unique feature makes it an ideal solution for applications such as LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), radar signal acquisition, and PSU manufacturing testing.

For more information, click here.

 

Pickering Interfaces PXI 40-635 Multiplexers

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of low cost PXI multiplexers with the introduction of the 40-635, a single slot 3U PXI module providing a range of cost effective multiplexer (MUX) configurations for general purpose test applications.

The 40-635 is available in large range of different configurations to meet many different applications. Configurations vary from a single 64:1 MUX to an octal 8:1 MUX for single pole configurations, a single 32:1 and dual 16:1 two pole MUX, a single 16:1 and dual 8:1 MUX with 4 poles and an 8:1 eight-pole MUX.

For more information, click here.

 

ZTEC ZT5211 Waveform Generator

Arbitrary waveform and function generator in PXI Express

The ZT5211 is now available in PXI Express. This dual-channel instrument is both an arbitrary waveform and function generator. It features a sampling rate of 200 MS/s, analog bandwidth of 50 MHz, 14 bits of resolution and a max record length of 32M. The ZT5211 can generate signals up to 14Vpp into 50 Ohm loads or 28 Vpp into high impedance.

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NI FlexRIO Product Family

National Instruments expanded the NI FlexRIO product family, built on FPGA-based reconfigurable I/O (RIO), to more than 20 modules. Six new adapter modules add I/O including digitizer, signal generation and IF and RF transceiver capabilities. Engineers can pair these NI FlexRIO adapter modules with user-programmable FPGAs to solve almost any test application, from real-time spectrum monitoring and RF modulation/demodulation to signal intelligence and RF communication protocol prototyping.  Because these modules benefit from the parallelism and dataflow programming of the NI LabVIEW RIO architecture, they can be easily targeted by engineers without VHDL or Verilog knowledge. The combination of NI FlexRIO, LabVIEW system design software and access to more than 600 NI PXI modular instruments gives engineers a commercial off-the-shelf solution that can be customized using FPGA technology.

 

 

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April 2013

 

ADLINK PXES-2780 High Capacity 18-slot PXI Express Chassis

With 10 hybrid peripheral slots, the PXES-2780 is ideal for a wide variety of test and measurement applications, including wireless and RF testing. The chassis’ innovative cooling system—dissipating 38.2W for each peripheral slot—and a high-quality independent power module for all rails together maximize operational reliability. The PXES-2780 provides a configurable PCIe switch fabric and is configurable in two-link and four-link PXI Express deployments, with 8 GB/s system bandwidth and up to 4 GB/s slot bandwidth for dedicated peripheral slots with PCIe gen2 signaling technology. With ADLINK’s software-configurable Intelligent Management Interface, users can easily monitor and manage test equipment and chassis settings.

 

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NI PXIe-4145 Source Measure Unit

The NI PXIe-4145 is a high-channel-count, high precision source measure unit (SMU) with four SMU channels, each channel providing ±6 V at ±500 mA, with 10pA current measurement resolution. This module also features innovative NI SourceAdapt Technology that allows custom tuned SMU response to reactive loads or devices with fast load current changes - so that engineers can obtain ideal test instrument behavior while reducing test times and protecting the DUT.

• 4 SMU channels per single-slot, 3U PXI Express module
• 15 pA current measurement sensitivity
• Continuous sampling of up to 600 kS/s
• Onboard hardware sequencing engine for triggering and synchronization

For more information, click here.

 

 

Pickering Interfaces 40-501 Solid State Very High Density Matrix

 

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of solid state PXI matrices with the introduction of the 40-501, a single slot 3U PXI module providing a high voltage 64x4 solid state matrix. The solid state relays used in 40-501 are rated to 100V with 150mA hot switch capability and the ability to withstand 350mA surges for 10ms on relay closure or during normal operation. This makes the module ideal for applications requiring frequent hot switching of high voltages carried on capacitive cables that might result in a limited operating life when using alternatives based on mechanical relays. The switching life is unlimited while used within ratings and the operating speed is comparable with reed relay solutions making it ideal for high volume tests where speed of operation is important.

 

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VPC EMI Mass InterConnect

 

Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) can lead to problems in sensitive test equipment, causing reduced signal integrity and the possibility of component damage. VPC's receivers with EMI protection enables your test system to maintain signal integrity while protecting valuable instrumentation and test equipment, through the use of gasketing. By creating a secure seal between receiver and interchangeable test adapter (ITA), VPC’s test systems ensure a proper connection free from electromagnetic induction or radiation.

 

 

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March 2013

 

ZTEC Instruments ZT8801 2-8 GHz High Performance Local Oscillator

High Performance LO for enhancing EVM floor on 802.11ac devices

The ZT8801 is a 2 to 8 GHz local oscillator (LO) and designed to be used in conjunction with ZTEC’s 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer (ZT8651) and/or their 6 GHz Vector Signal Generator (ZT8751) when the absolute best EVM measurement is required. Customers will typically see a 5 dB residual EVM improvement on 802.11 ac 80 MHz devices. An EVM floor of 0.3% (-50dB) on 802.11ac 80 MHz and 0.4% (-47dB) for 802.11ac 160 MHz devices is achieved by using the ZT8221 high performance test set.

For more information, click here. 

 

SCOUT Solutions for NI PXI-254x Multiplexers and SPDT Relay Switch Modules

MAC Panel was recently approached with a request for a SCOUT Direct Access Kit (DAK) that could be connected to the NI PXI-254x line of Multiplexer and SPDT Relay Switches.  Our newly developed DAK solutions for the PXI-254x line provide short-run SMA connectivity between the instrumentation and the SCOUT interface.  COM ports are brought out to external SMAs on the top rail of the DAK for easy access.  Utilizing a SCOUT + DAK Solution for this application can significantly reduces test system wiring requirements while providing excellent signal integrity.

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Agilent M9252A DigRF Host Adapter

Protocol test for MIPI Alliance Gear1 and Gear2 DigRF v4 RFICs

The M9252A DigRF Host Adapter module provides the serial stimulus capabilities required for the MIPI Alliance DigRF v4-based RFIC evaluation and characterization. A single module combines stimulus and Rx side capture capabilities to generate configurable control and data traffic and observe the response from the Device under Test (DUT). It allows engineers to work in the domain (digital or RF) of their choice to quickly characterize the Transceiver’s digital and wireless behavior.

 

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Geotest-Marvin Test Systems Adds 8-Slot PXI Chassis to Product Line

Geotest has expanded its PXI chassis product line with the addition of an 8-slot, 3U PXI chassis which can accommodate up to 7 instruments as well as an embedded 3-slot PXI controller or an external bus controller.  The GX7800’s compact form-factor occupies only 9 x 18 inches of bench space, making it ideal for bench top or space constrained applications. The chassis features a 450 watt system power supply with high capacity chassis cooling provided by to two 79 CFM fans located under the card cage. The chassis’ cooling configuration provides airflow for all module slots per the PXI specification and requires no additional rack space for inlet or outlet air.

 

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NI Vector Signal Transceiver

Second Vector Signal Transceiver From NI Extends Innovative Software-Designed Instrumentation Platform

The vector signal transceiver adds a high-performance, differential or single-ended I/Q interface to test both the RF and baseband signals of a device with a single instrument for faster test times using the latest PC and FPGA technologies. 

• Combines a vector signal generator and a vector signal analyzer with a user-programmable FPGA for real-time signal processing and control. 
   
• Engineers can use NI LabVIEW system design software to transform the VST into a new instrument or enhance its existing functionality.
   
• The new VST module adds baseband I/Q capabilities to increase test coverage for RF transceiver test.
   
• 65 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range, 80 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and 24 channels of high-speed digital I/Q

Users can download prebuilt and modifiable IP for the most common applications at www.ni.com/vst/.

 

DDC's ARINC 429/717  cPCI/PXI Card

Maximum Flexibility and Cost Savings with DDC’s New High Performance
and Programmable 38 Channel ARINC 429/717 Cards

• Up to 36 ARINC 429 Programmable Tx/Rx Channels
  • Provides Complete Flexibility to Define Your I/O Mix
  • Facilitate Hardware In-the-Loop Testing and Integration
• 2 Programmable Tx/Rx ARINC 717 Channels for Flight Data Recorder Testing
• 16 Avionics Discrete I/O
• On-Board Message Scheduling and DMA
  • High Performance Data Transfer for Real Time Simulation
  • Low CPU Utilization Offloads Host
• Variable ARINC Speed Output
  • Allows Compatibility with ARINC Specifications that Run at Different Speeds

For more information, click here.

 

February 2013

Extending PXIe Thermocouple Circuitry onto DAK

MAC Panel was approached with the need for a SCOUT DAK that could be connected to an NI PXIe-4353 32 channel, 24-bit thermocouple module.  This provided a challenge in that the physical size of the terminal block was too large for the DAK adapter. MAC Panel engineers worked with National Instruments to duplicate elements of the thermocouple circuitry onto the DAK PCB. The solution was the DAK PCB carried the thermistors for the 8 cold-junction compensation channels. This improved the accuracy of the measurement by using a reference junction.  Utilizing a custom built DAK for this application significantly reduced test system wiring requirements while providing excellent measurement integrity.

 

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Aeroflex AXRF Subsystem

The Aeroflex AXRF Subsystem is an integrated PXI RF subsystem specifically designed to support the performance, multisite throughput, and high volume production demands of semiconductor test.  It supports 2, 4, 8, 16, & 32 universal VNA port configurations with single high level API and complete subsystem automated calibration to cable end.  It has proven capabilities in PA/FEM, connectivity, and cellular transceivers for the full range of wireless standards including 802.11ac & LTE. The AXRF is suitable for standalone PXI test systems and has also been integrated onto existing ATE systems including Aemulus, Accotest, Amida, Chroma, Macrotest, and Teradyne ETS88 & J750. 

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NI PXI Digitizer and LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit

NI PXI Digitizer and LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit Increase Flexibility and Performance for Traditional Oscilloscope Applications

The NI PXIe-5162 digitizer, with 10 bits of vertical resolution and a 5 GS/s sample rate, provides high-speed measurements at four times the vertical resolution of a traditional 8-bit oscilloscope. With 1.5 GHz of bandwidth and four channels in a single slot, the NI PXIe-5162 is suited for high-channel-count digitizer systems in manufacturing test, research and device characterization. Engineers can use the digitizer with LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit, which provides a library of functions optimized for performing the high-throughput jitter, eye diagram and phase noise measurements demanded by automated validation and production test environments. 

 

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Geotest-Marvin Test Systems Introduces Customizable Switching and Control PXI Card

GX6196  offers 96, DPST 2A relays, 8 digital I/O lines, and a serial digital interface for creating custom relay configurations and control interfaces.

Responding to users’ requests for a switching / control card which can be customized  for specific applications, Geotest has introduced the GX6196, a 6U PXI switch and control board that can be used to create custom switching, signal conditioning, or custom control interfaces. All switching and control resources are available via (5) inter-board connectors which interface to the user defined daughter / mezzanine board. The mezzanine board provides all connections to the unit under test (UUT) via two 78 pin D-sub connectors. By providing access and control to all 96 relays, users have the option to create custom relay configurations, custom switched load board configurations or even custom interface circuitry controlled by the module’s software function calls. The GX6196 is supplied with a software package which includes a virtual instrument panel and Windows 32/64-bit driver libraries for ATEasy, LabView, LabView/Real-Time, C/C++, Microsoft Visual Basic®, Linux 32/64, Delphi, and Pascal.

 

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Agilent M915xCH40 series

Available now are three new high performance 40 GHz PXI switch modules, the Agilent M915xCH40 series. These modules developed for the PXI hybrid platform, operate from DC to 40 GHz and have a guaranteed 0.03 dB insertion loss repeatability throughout the operating life of 5 million cycles (typical operating life of 10 million cycles). 

They offer:

•    A readily-scaled integrated switching solution to meet unique platform needs
•    Reduce downtime for recalibration, improved testing efficiency
•    Unmatched isolation:  65 dB at 40 GHz  
•    Available soft front panels for each module 

For more information, click here.

 

GuideTech’s GT668PXI CTIA

GuideTech’s GT668PXI CTIA “Continuous Time Interval Analyzer” family are the next generation of the reliable GT658CTIA, which are currently in use in customers applications worldwide ranging from Satellite Tracking, Semiconductor Test, Optical Test to monitoring of atomic clocks. With 2ps resolution, the GT668PXI performs in Ms time-measurement functions normally found in premium high-end Bench-Top Scopes. Some of the measurements are: PLL & Clock Jitter, Spread Spectrum Modulation, PLL Lock Time, Frequency, Period, Pulse Width, Skew, Tpd, Rise/Fall Time, Time Interval Error and more. and Integrated Stable32 functions. The GT668PXI instruments deliver worry-free results as their inputs are of high instrumentation quality, with sensitivity and damage protection features.

 

For more information, click here.

 

January 2013

NI PXIe-8135: Industry’s Fastest PXI Embedded Controller

The NI PXIe-8135 features the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor and USB 3.0 connectivity, making it the industry’s fastest PXI embedded controller. The NI PXIe-8135 helps engineers achieve shorter test times and increase automated test throughput, further advancing PXI instrumentation for high-performance test, measurement and control applications. Product features include: 

• Use of the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3610QE processor, with up to 3.3 GHz clock frequency, in the NI PXIe-8135 delivers up to 85 percent performance increase compared to NI’s previous-generation embedded controller.
• USB 3.0 connectivity offers up to 10X faster instrument communication for transferring and storing data externally. 
• Four PCI Express x4 Gen 2 links interface from the embedded controller to the chassis backplane providing up to 8 GB/s of system throughput for high-bandwidth streaming applications.

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AIT's PXIe-FC4 Simulyzer™

Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test & Simulation PXI Express Module

• 3U PXIe form factor will fit into any PXIe or hybrid slot
• Supports Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric, and Arbitrated Loop topologies
• Two independent Fibre Channel ports
• Two SFP sockets accept fiber or copper transceivers
• Each port supports 1, 2, and 4 Gbps speeds
• Comprehensive decoding of FC-1, FC-2, and Upper Layer Protocol (ULP) frames
• Triggering and Filtering
• Error Injection on any Header or Payload Parameter
• Data Capture to on-board memory or disk file
• Live Capture and Current Value Monitoring
• IRIG-B Time Code Encoder/Decoder for Data Correlation

For more information, click here.

 

ZTEC ZT8221 6 GHz High Performance RF Test Set

Industry’s highest performing 6 GHz modular RF test set for 802.11ac

The ZT8221 adds the newly released 2 to 8 GHz local oscillator (LO), the ZT8801, to the 6 GHz VSA and VSG test set and provides the combination of the industry’s lowest EVM, affordability of modular instruments, and ease of use from one-box solutions. The ZT8221 comes pre-loaded with ZProtocol WLAN, the protocol analysis and waveform creation software for 802.11 a through ac devices. The test set has 160 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth, 500 MHz of modulation bandwidth and measures 0.3% (-50dB) on 802.11ac 80 MHz devices.

For more information, click here.

 

ADLINK Technology’s PXIe-HDV62A Video/Audio Capture Card

The PXIe-HDV62A is the industry’s first PXI Express® HDMI video and audio capture card, enabling integration of full single-card analog/digital video and digital audio input. Ideally suited for multimedia device testing, the PXIe-HDV62A delivers superior quality high-definition video data from DVI or HDMI sources, provides analog video decoding, and comprehensively supports RGB, NTSC/PAL, S-video and YPbPr formats. With more than 10 years of experience in PXI/PXIe solutions, ADLINK continues to leverage its expertise to provide video and audio testing systems that satisfy a wide range of automated measurement requirements.

For more information, click here.

 

AIM’s ACX3910-3U-1-EN

New STANAG3910 PXI Card from AIM supports French Rafale Fighter  

AIM’s new PXI card model ACX3910-3U-1-EN is the latest addition to the extensive family of PXI cards for Avionics Databus Test and Simulation providing off the shelf solutions for any Test Benches and Test Systems designed using PXI.  Based on the field proven ACX3910-3U-1 STANAG3910 module for the Eurofighter, Typhoon aircraft the ACX3910-3U-1-EN provides all the same powerful functions and features, but has an Electrical Front End and a specific firmware load to support the Rafale project.  AIM includes at no cost driver software for WindowsXP/Vista/7, Linux, LabVIEW VI application and LabVIEW RT. The optional PBA.proTM Databus Test & Analysis Tool (for Windows & Linux) is also available.

For more information, click here.

 

 Pickering Interfaces 40-683 Solid State Versatile Multiplexer

• Versatile Solid State Multiplexer
• Configurable Architecture
• 125mA Hot or Cold Switching
• 100 Volt Switching
• Fast Operation and Long Service Life
• VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows XP/Vista/7
• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
• 2 Year Warranty

For more information, click here.

 

November 2012

 

AIT ARINC 664 Part 7 Test and Simulation PXI Module

• Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Full-Duplex Ethernet links
• Utilizes SFPs to support both copper and optical interfaces
• Standard 3U cPCI module
• Simulates multiple ARINC 664 End Systems, including VL traffic shaping and input VL redundancy management
• Standard Ethernet operations simultaneous to ARINC 664 operations
• Supports up to 128 Output VLs and 512 Input VLs
• Supports up to 1024 Sampling & Queuing output message ports and up to 4096 input Sampling & Queuing message ports
• Upper layer protocol handling (ARINC 653, UDP, IP) managed onboard
• Provides DMA for high data rate applications
• Time-stamping of all received messages with 8 nS resolution
• Optional “promiscuous” mode allows capture of all network traffic for protocol analysis and data logging applications
• Windows XP/7, Linux, and LabVIEW Real Time Drivers & APIs provided (other OS support on request)
• Easy setup and configuration using AIT’s XML based ARINC 664 End System configuration tools 

 

For more information, click here.

 

 

 

NI PXIe-5632 VNA

NI PXI Vector Network Analyzer Cuts Cost of Test for Semiconductor and Mobile Device Manufacturers
 

The NI PXIe-5632 VNA is optimized to help engineers meet increasingly complex RF test requirements at a fraction of the cost, size and time compared to traditional rack-and-stack solutions. The new PXIe VNA is built on an innovative dual-source architecture with frequency range covering 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz, independently tuned sources and source access loops to cover a diverse set of measurement applications. Product features include:

• Two-port, 3-slot PXI Express VNA with frequency coverage from 300 kHz to 8.5 GHz 
• Wide power range from -30 dBm to +15 dBm settable in 0.01 dB steps for measuring compression and s-parameters of active devices
• Dual-source architecture with source access loops for pulsed S-parameter measurements and extended source power range
• Frequency offset capability using independently tuned sources for measuring frequency translation devices and hot S-parameters
• Industry-leading programming interface for NI LabVIEW, ANSI C and .NET for simplified programming and fast test development times while maintaining RF measurement quality

 

For more information, click here.
 

 

Agilent M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference

The M9300A PXIe frequency reference is a PXIe compatible compact modular instrument that can be used with the Agilent M9301A synthesizer, M9310A source output and M9311A modulator to create the world’s fastest vector signal generator, the M9381A. It can also be used with the M9301A synthesizer and M9310A source output to create a CW source – the M9380A- or as the 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference with other PXI solutions.

 

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Aeroflex Modular WLAN 802.11ac Test System with 160 MHz Bandwidth

 

Aeroflex’s PXI 3000 Series offers measurements over a 160 MHz bandwidth at frequencies up to 6 GHz. It is designed for making R&D, design verification, and production measurements on WLAN devices, extending Aeroflex’s market-leading 802.11ac PXI measurement capability to 160 MHz.  PXI 3000 Series offers best-in-class phase noise performance and simplified programming API. The WLAN test system comprises the Aeroflex 3070 high performance vector signal analyzer, 3050/3320 high performance vector signal generator, and PXI 3005 Smart PXI Chassis with universal AC power supply. When used with the WLAN Measurement Suite and IQCreator®, it provides complete waveform generation and analysis capability.

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VTI CMX09 9-slot PXIe High Performance rugged 4U chassis

The CMX09 is a 9-slot PXI Express mainframe with 1 system controller slot, 6 PXIe Peripheral slots, 1 PXIe hybrid slot and 1 PXIe timing slot. The PXI Express hybrid slot delivers connectivity to either a x4 PCI Express link or to the 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus on the backplane. This allows PXI Express, hybrid-compatible, or 32-bit cPCI/PXI-1 modules (without J2 connector) to be used in this slot. The PXIe timing slot accepts either a PXI Express module or a PXI Express system timing controller for advanced timing and synchronization. The system controller slot has configurable 4x4, 2x8 and 1x8 links, which makes it very flexible allowing all PXIe controllers to be supported per spec.  The CMX09 uses a 4-lane Gen 2 PCIe backplane to achieve unmatched data rates of up to 2 GB/s per slot and 8 GB/s system. This is especially useful when using high-speed instruments like digitizers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.

 

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GuideTech’s GT668PXI CTIA

 

GuideTech’s GT668PXI CTIA “Continuous Time Interval Analyzer” family are the next generation of the reliable GT658CTIA, which are currently in use in customers applications worldwide ranging from Satellite Tracking, Semiconductor Test, Optical Test to monitoring of atomic clocks.  With 2ps resolution, the GT668PXI performs in Ms time-measurement functions normally found in premium high-end Bench-Top Scopes. Some of the measurements are:  PLL & Clock Jitter, Spread Spectrum Modulation, PLL Lock Time, Frequency, Period, Pulse Width, Skew, Tpd, Rise/Fall Time, Time Interval Error and more. and Integrated Stable32 functions. The GT668PXI instruments deliver worry-free results as their inputs are of high instrumentation quality, with sensitivity and damage protection features.

 

For more information, click here.

 

 

October 2012

NI PXIe-1085 - Industry’s First All-Hybrid PXI Express Chassis Featuring PCI Express 2.0 x8 Links to Every Slot

The NI PXIe-1085 all-hybrid chassis gives engineers the flexibility to combine more high-performance instrumentation in a single chassis for multifunctional automated test systems while maintaining backward compatibility with existing instrumentation.

• PCI Express 2.0 x8 links to every slot for best-in-class bandwidth of 4 GB/s/slot and 12 GB/s system
• All-hybrid-slot backplane accommodates both PXI and PXI Express modules
• Remote system health monitoring improves system manageability
• Hot-swappable fans and a toolless, easily replaceable power supply improve total system availability

For more information, click here.

 

Geotest-Marvin Test Systems Expands PXI Multi-Channel D to A Product Line

GX1649 offers 64 channel DC source and arbitrary waveform capability for sensor emulation and system test

Geotest has announced the release of the GX1649, a 64 channel, PXI arbitrary waveform generator with 16 - bit amplitude resolution. The GX1649 offers the highest channel count in the industry for a PXI DC / AC source and features a wide output voltage range of +/- 15 volts. The GX1649 is supplied with a software package which includes a virtual instrument panel and Windows 32/64-bit driver libraries for ATEasy, LabView, LabView/Real-Time, C/C++, Microsoft Visual Basic®, Linux 32/64, Delphi, and Pascal.

For more information, click here.

 

 

ADLINK PXIe-9848 Digitizer for High-Accuracy Results

The ADLINK PXIe-9848 is an 8-channel, 14-bit, 100 MS/s digitizer delivering both high-accuracy measurement results and high-dynamic performance. Benefiting from PXIe architecture, users can synchronize multiple PXIe-9848 digitizers to build a test system providing up to 64 channels in a single 9-slot PXIe chassis. All channels sample simultaneously and synchronize to each digitizer. The PXIe-9848 has built-in memory up to 512 Mb for massive data storage, enabling users to extend the acquisition period for a set duration. The PXIe-9848 is designed for applications such as LIDAR, radar signal acquisition and Power Supply Unit manufacturing test.

 

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MAC Panel SCOUT Mass Interconnect with Integral Fixture Table

Featuring all of the performance benefits of the popular SCOUT interface line, our latest SCOUT interfaces include an Integral Fixture Table which supports fixtures while disengaged, promotes proper fixture alignment during engagement and allows the user to engage or disengage a fixture directly from the work table – no lifting required!  For more information on the new SCOUT with Integral Fixture Table, please visit www.macpanel.com/enhance.

 

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September 2012

Geotest Introduces Performance PXI DMM

GX2065 features 6.5 digit measurement capability with 3 MS/s digitizer

Geotest has announced the release of the GX2065, a 6.5 digit PXI  DMM for high performance measurement applications.  The GX2065 is a full-featured, multifunction DMM and offers all of the capabilities associated with standard bench top DMMs as well as a 3 MS/s, 16 bit, isolated input digitizer which allows users to acquire and analyze waveforms. The GX2065 is supplied with a software package which includes a virtual instrument panel and Windows 32/64-bit driver libraries for ATEasy, LabView, LabView/Real-Time, C/C++, Microsoft Visual Basic®, Linux 32/64, Delphi, and Pascal. Compatible drivers for the Signametrics SMX2040 & SMX2060 DMMs are also supplied, allowing customers to easily upgrade existing applications to the GX2065.

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Pickering Interfaces Model  40-567 PXI 4 Slot BRIC 132x8 2A 1-pole matrix

Pickering Interfaces is introducing an extremely high density 2 Amp matrix, the 40-567, capable of supporting up to 180x8 matrix in a 4 slot BRIC or 360x8 in an 8 slot BRIC. The 40-567 sets new standards in high density 2A switching enabling large 1 pole 2A matrices in PXI systems without the cost, performance degradation, and potential maintenance issues when using external expansion cabling.  The 40-567 is capable of hot switching 60W at voltages up to 200V. Connections are provided by industry standard 50 way D type connectors and are supported by our comprehensive range of connection solutions.

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Meilhaus ME-5000

New DAQ Board Generation ME-5000 Cobalt Series

The ME-5000 series for 3 U CompactPCI/PCI and PCI-Express is based on a modern FPGA design. The hardware sets out the frame (eg. number, type of channels). The firmware defines the further functionality. The functionality of channels can change within a firmware. Digital channels for example can be configured for frequency measurement, frequency output, digital input/output in single or streaming mode. Moreover, coming firmware may offer functions like quadrature or increment encoders. The boards can operate in single, interrupt controlled, or in a fast data streaming mode. With add-on boards the hardware can be expanded with additional channels.

 

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MAC Panel Direct Access Kit (DAK) Selector Utility

Pre-engineered Direct Access Solutions are currently available for over 500 PXI Instruments!  Using our DAK Selector Utility, simply specify your PXI Instrument to find a complete listing of all Direct Access Kits pre engineered for compatibility with your instrument. 

Find pre-engineered DAK Solutions for your PXI instruments at dakselector.macpanel.com.

 

Boost Your Productivity with ADLINK’s PXIe-9848 High-Speed Digitizer

The ADLINK PXIe-9848 is an 8-channel, 14-bit, 100 MS/s digitizer delivering both high-accuracy measurement results and high-dynamic performance. Benefiting from PXI Express architecture, users can synchronize multiple PXIe-9848 digitizers to build a test system providing up to 64 channels in a single 9-slot PXIe chassis. All channels sample simultaneously and synchronize to each digitizer. The PXIe-9848 has built-in memory up to 512 Mb for massive data storage, enabling users to extend the acquisition period for a set duration. The PXIe-9848 is designed for applications such as LIDAR, radar signal acquisition and Power Supply Unit manufacturing test.

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OpenATE PE16A  self-contained IC tester module, containing Digital, Power, and PMU resources

The PE16A offers 16 programmable input or output channels, along with 2 PMU and 2 DPS resources.  Programmable I/O levels per channel range from -1V to +7V, with test rates up to 50MHz, 16 timing sets, 16 formatter sets, 2 driver edges and 2 strobe edges. For test circuit control, 16 relay control bits are provided. In addition, the PE16A has a deep pattern memory of 64M to support the data volume required for testing complex devices. A single PE16A module installed in a PXI chassis can serve as a complete IC test system in the engineering lab or for production. 

 

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NI PXIe-5664R, World’s First RF Vector Signal Transceiver Redefines Instrumentation

• The NI PXIe-5644R RF vector signal transceiver (VST), the first software-designed instrument, combines a vector signal generator and vector signal analyzer with a user-programmable FPGA into a single PXI modular instrument. 
• Engineers can transform the vector signal transceiver into a new instrument or enhance its existing functionality using NI LabVIEW system design software. 
• The new VST is ideal for testing the latest wireless and cellular standards such as 802.11ac and LTE.

For more information, click here. 

 

Agilent M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator

The Agilent M9381A PXIe vector signal generator is a compact modular solution that provides frequency coverage from 1 MHz to 3.0 GHz or 6.0 GHz. The M9381A accelerates test throughput with the industry’s fastest frequency and amplitude switching speed. It reduces test time with an exclusive baseband tuning technology innovation, enabling you to switch amplitude and frequency in less than 10 μs. Instrument control is provided through a soft front panel and programmatic interfaces tuned to your application development environment of choice.

 

 

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July 2012

KineticSystems Releases New CompactPCI/PXI Isolated Bridge Signal Conditioning Module with Built-in ADCs

KineticSystems announces the release of the CP248, a CompactPCI/PXI module with 4 channels of isolated bridge signal conditioning feeding 4 independent 16-bit Analog to Digital Converters (ADC). This single-width solution incorporates both signal conditioning and ADC in a single module to eliminate the need for complex field wiring, reducing system noise and increasing measurement accuracy.  Typical applications include use in automotive test cells, industrial monitoring and control, vibration and torque measurements, automatic test equipment (ATE), isolation to prevent ground loops, etc.

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ZTEC ZT8201 6 GHz VSA/VSG

ZTEC Instruments introduces the industry’s smallest and lowest price high performance 6 GHz VSA and VSG in a single box solution. Each instrument is 2-slots wide and comes in PXI or PXIe. The VSA has 160 MHz of Instantaneous Bandwidth and an EVM of -44dB (0.63%) for 802.11 ac/80 MHz with preamble-only equalization. The VSG has a modulation bandwidth of 500 MHz. Both have LO IN if ultra-clean low phase noise measurements are required. The ZT8201 comes pre-loaded with ZProtocol WLAN for 802.11 a through ac (up to 160 HMz) protocol analysis and waveform generation.

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Geotest Expands Capabilities of the TS-900 PXI Semiconductor Test System 

TS-900 is now available with a Reid-Ashman manipulator for automated handler applications

Geotest has expanded the capabilities of the TS-900 platform with the addition of a new manipulator option and automated handler compatible receiver . The Reid-Ashman OM1069 manipulator is designed specifically for the TS-900 and allows precise positioning and flexibility for interfacing to automated probers and device handlers. The TS-900 also features a new handler compatible receiver, which  offers the flexibility to interface to virtually any device handler. In addition, fixture compatibility is maintained with the TS-900's current receiver, allowing users to interchange load boards between the screw down and slide receiver configurations.

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GuideTech GT210PXI Precision Time Interval Counter Family

The GT210PXI Precision Time Interval Counter family are the next generation of the reliable GT200, which are currently in use in thousands of applications worldwide ranging from satellite tracking to monitoring of atomic clocks.  With 8ps resolution, the GT210PXI include all of the functions normally found in premium Bench-Top counters:  Time Interval, Frequency, Period, Totalize, Ratio, Time Interval Delay, Pulse Width and Integrated Stable32 functions. The GT210PXI instruments deliver worry-free results as their inputs are of high instrumentation quality, with the sensitivity and damage protection features common to all high quality counters.

 

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June 2012

VPC G40x - Pull-Thru Interface on Slides

VPC’s G40x offers 40 interconnect adapter slots, enabling pull-thru removal of connector modules and instrumentation in one piece from the chassis backplane with an additional 8-10 slots in a central tier for optional discrete wiring. Using PXI pull-thru interconnect adapters, a 1:1 receiver module to instrument relationship is established. VPC’s pre-engineered PCB solutions, available for various PXI instruments, support signal integrity and reduce set up and installation downtime. Dual slide mounts support two chassis for easy and convenient access to instrumentation and the discrete-wiring tier.

 

 

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MAC Panel Introduces a Dual Tier SCOUT Mass Interface

Featuring all of the performance benefits of the popular SCOUT interface line, the new Dual Tier SCOUT interface provides interconnectivity for two 18-slot PXI chassis with support for up to 8,400 I/O points with 8 external wiring slots.  All SCOUT interfaces feature Direct Access Technology, allowing for easy removal / addition of individual instrumentation with no adverse effect on other system component.   Independent slide shelves provide easy access to both PXI chassis. Dual Tier SCOUT sets the new standard for large switching applications. 

 

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ZTEC Instruments ZT8551 I/Q Generator

Arbitrary Waveform Generator optimized for baseband I/Q modulation signal generation from DC to 300 MHz. This single slot AWG has 16 bits of resolution a sample rate of 1 GS/s and comes in either PXI or PXIe.

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NI PXIe-4357 RTD Module

  

The high-performance module is optimized for temperature measurements with Pt100 RTD sensors for a variety of thermal monitoring applications. The NI PXIe-4357 module integrates sensor-specific signal conditioning with 24-bit ADCs to sample all 20 channels at 100 S/s and offers typical accuracies of up to 0.09 degrees Celsius. To expand a system’s channel count, engineers can integrate additional NI PXIe-4357 modules or use other SC Express modules to add complementary sensor inputs including thermocouples, strain gages, accelerometers and FBG optical sensors to the same system.

 

 

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May 2012

NI-PXIe-1066DC 18-slot Chassis Maximizes System Uptime

The NI PXIe-1066DC 18-slot chassis adds high-availability features to the PXI Express platform to maximize system uptime. These features improve the system-level mean time before failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR) of PXI systems in many demanding, mission-critical test, measurement and control applications. The chassis adds critical component redundancy and remote monitoring to the uptime-focused capabilities of existing NI PXI instrumentation.

Product Features

• Redundant hot-swappable DC power supplies and fans facilitate maximum system uptime
• Front-accessible power supply and fan tray provide flexibility in position-restrictive applications
• Ethernet port gives engineers remote in-band chassis health monitoring capabilities for advanced system management

For more information, click here.

 

ADLINK PXIe-9842 Digitizer For High-Speed Measurement Applications

The ADLINK PXIe-9842 is a single-channel, 14-bit, 200 MS/s digitizer. The digitizer capitalizes on the benefits of PXIe, offering a high-throughput measurement tool for demanding applications that require high bandwidth, including fiber optic sensing, video signal analysis, and radar signal acquisition. The 100 MHz bandwidth analog input with 50 ohm impedance is designed to receive a ±1 V high speed signal. With its simplified front-end design and stable onboard reference, the PXIe-9842 provides engineers with both high-accuracy measurement results and high-dynamic performance. 

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Geotest CalEasy Software for PXI Products

 New Calibration Executive Software Package Supports User Verification / Calibration of Geotest Products

Geotest has announced  the release of a new software package, CalEasy v1.0  which allows users to verify and recalibrate Geotest PXI  instruments. The initial release includes support for Geotest’s GX5960 and GX5055 digital instrumentation with subsequent releases incorporating support for all Geotest products.  CalEasy offers users the ability to verify and if needed, recalibrate their Geotest instrumentation  on-site, eliminating the need to return the instrumentation to Geotest or to use a 3rd party calibration service.

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AIT's New ARINC 664 Test & Simulation Instrument

The PXI-C664 Test & Simulation module provides a PXI and cPCI interface capable of supporting the simulation of multiple ARINC 664 End Systems within a single PXI slot. The module supports both the conventional 10/100 Mbit/s ARINC 664 Ethernet interfaces as well as the next generation 1 Gbit/s Ethernet. Using an FPGA based architecture, with multiple embedded processors, the module provides on-board support for upper layer protocol processing (ARINC 653, UDP, IP) and error injection. DMA transfers are used to provide optimal data throughput. All ARINC 664 protocol operations, including VL traffic shaping, redundancy management, and IP fragmentation and reassembly, are handled on-board. The module is supported by a LabVIEW Instrument Driver and supports operations in Windows, Linux, and LabVIEW Real-Time.

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April 2012

Agilent Vector Signal Analyzers

The Dual Channel PXI Vector Signal Analyzer is a PXI configuration, designed to deliver simultaneous, wide bandwidth analysis of 2 RF/Microwave signals in communication, radar and avionics applications. Based on the M9392A PXI vector signal analyzer, this configuration fits in a single 4U PXI M9018A chassis and allows independent tuning of the 2 channels: typical applications include simultaneous analysis of baseband and RF signals.

The Wideband MIMO PXI Vector Signal Analyzer is a PXI configuration, designed to deliver simultaneous, wide bandwidth analysis on up to 4 channels in a 4U form factor M9018A chassis. For engineers working on 802.11ac applications, this PXI configuration provides analysis capabilities for up to 4x4 MIMO, and is ideal for 80 + 80 MHz SISO, and 80 MHz or 160 MHz MIMO 802.11ac measurements.

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NI-PXIe-8115 3U PXI Express Embedded Controller Featuring 2nd Generation Intel® Core i5™ Processor

The NI PXIe-8115 high-performance embedded controller features the latest dual-core 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor, which helps reduce test times and is ideal for multicore applications. The NI PXIe-8115 controller features a rich set of peripheral I/O ports with six industry-leading USB 2.0 ports. These onboard peripheral ports minimize the need for external peripheral adapters and help engineers build cost-effective hybrid systems. To improve the serviceability and minimize downtime, the NI PXIe-8115 embedded controller features In-ROM and hard drive diagnostics to determine the controller’s health. By combining the controller with NI LabVIEW system design software, engineers can gain efficiency in a variety of test, measurement and control applications.

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March 2012

ADLINK New PXI Express Family of Products

ADLINK announces its new family of high-performance PXI and PXI Express products for applications requiring fast data throughput, such as audio and image test. 

• PXES-2590, the industry’s first all-hybrid, 9-slot PXIe chassis that provides up to 8 GB/s throughput
• PXI-9527, a dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) module that offers 24-bit resolution and IEPE signal conditioning for accurate sound and vibration testing
• PXIe-9842, a digitizer with 200 MS/s for dynamic measurements

For more information, click here.

 

Pickering Interfaces PXI Power Matrices 40-549 and 40-551

The 40-549 is a 5A matrix available in a variety of 32 and 64 crosspoint configurations with Y axis sizes of x4 and x8. Maximum switching voltage is
110VDC or 250VAC. The 40-551 is a 10A matrix configured as an 8x4 matrix that switches voltages up to 125VDC and 250VAC and features an optional
loop thru facility that simplifies user cabling when the matrix size is expanded through the use of additional modules. The 40-551 is also available in 8x2 and
4x4 configurations. Both the 40-549 and 40-551 use high quality electromechanical relays (EMR’s) which offer long service life.

 

For more information, click here.

 

NI Data Dashboard for LabVIEW for PXI Applications

The Data Dashboard for LabVIEW lets you create a custom, portable tablet view of your PXI applications by displaying the values of network-published
shared variables and web services on charts, gauges, text indicators and LEDs. With the Dashboard, you can now use your iPad or Android tablet to... 

• Connect to String, Boolean, or Numeric data types
• Create user-panel layouts of one, two, four, or six indicators
• Swipe between multiple pages
• Double tap to enlarge any indicator
      ...and more.

For more information, click here.

 

Goepel electronic PXI 6161

Unique Worldwide MOST150 PXI Controller

GOEPEL electronic introduces PXI 6161, currently the only worldwide PXI communication controller supporting MOST150 standard. Software and hardware are offered on a single-source basis allowing users the flexible configuration required for their individual requirements. A Break out Module as an optional accessory facilitates the connection of additional resources such as the Electronic Control Line (ECL) or trigger lines. In addition to the PXI version, GOEPEL electronic offers the module as USB variant.

 

For more information, click here.

 

 

 

February 2012

GOEPEL Electronic LIN Communication Controller PXI 3078

Offering a cost effective entry-level module, GOEPEL electronic has expanded its wide range of LIN communication controllers for testing electronic control units (ECU). The PXI 3078 module provides two LIN bus or K-Line interfaces. LIN specifications 1.3, 2.0 and 2.1 are supported.

For more information, click here.

 

Aeroflex PXI 3000 Series RF Modules

New PXI software modules support RF parametric measurements for manufacturing

Aeroflex is adding 802.11ac support to its popular PXI 3000 Series test system to facilitate the worldwide growth of 802.11ac Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) mobile devices.

For more information, click here.

 

ZTEC ZProtocol™ WLAN and ZT8651 PXI/PXIe 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA)

ZProtocol™ WLAN is a comprehensive 802.11ac demodulation software solution for analysis, characterization and test of the next generation of Wi-Fi RF integrated circuits (RFIC). In combination with ZTEC’s ZT8651 PXI/PXIe 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA), ZProtocol™ WLAN offers a complete solution for 802.11ac testing covering all aspects of the 802.11ac protocol.

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NI PXIe-8100 RT PXI Express Embedded Controller

The NI PXIe-8100 RT is a PXI Express embedded controller, featuring the Intel® Atom™ processor D410-based embedded controller for low-cost, real-time applications. The controller includes a 1.66 GHz processor, 667 MHz DDR2 memory and 1 GB/s total system bandwidth, and was designed specifically for deploying embedded NI LabVIEW Real-Time measurement and control applications. The controller can withstand high vibration and shock with a soldered solid-state drive. Its single-board architecture and low-power processor make it ideal for applications with strict size and power requirements. The NI PXIe-8100 RT controller works with the NI PXIe-1078 chassis for industrial control and low-cost data acquisition with a low price per slot.

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ADLINK’s 3U PXIe-3975 PXI Express Embedded Controller

ADLINK’s 3U PXIe-3975 PXI Express embedded controller for hybrid PXIe-based testing systems is built on an Intel® Core™ i5-520E 2.4 GHz processor with Intel® Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost Technology, maximizing energy efficiency and boosting performance by enabling CPU cores to run at higher frequencies. The PXIe-3975 also features up to 8 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, and a 160 GB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, for seamless execution in multi-tasking environments. With maximum system throughput of up to 2 GB/s, the PXIe-3975 leads the field of mid-performance PXIe testing system solutions for general purpose and electronic functional testing applications.

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January 2012

Logic Instrument – TETRA RMCP, Ruggedized Add-in Computer

This all-metal portable PC provides a highly robust enclosure, is protected against falling rain, is absolutely rigid and resists shocks and vibrations. The front integrates a protected 15.4“ large, sunlight readable LCD monitor. Also integrated on the front panel is a DVD drive and two auxiliary USB ports that are protected by a door. It has 7 slots PXI / PXI Express or cPCI. The universal 400W AC/DC power system also allows simultaneous input voltage on AC and DC with seamless intelligent autoswitching. The intelligent AirFlow system with temperature controlled fans and cleanable air filters provides cooling while the integrated heater can preheat the system to minimum operating temperature in extreme cold conditions to -20°C (-4°F). Additionally, a configurable „Top Hat“ is offered that allows a transition from commercial to industrial or MILSPEC connectors.

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Signadyne 320 ps Time-to-Digital PXI Express Modules

Signadyne introduces a new family of PXIe Time-to-Digital Converters with full time-stamping.

The SD-PXE-TDC family comprises high performance time-to-digital PXI Express modules. Unlike many other time-to-digital converters, these Signadyne modules perform full time-stamping (or time-tagging) in addition to the start-stop technique. This feature allows the user to obtain full arrival-time data for richer post-processing. The modules also perform histograms in real time. Like all Signadyne products, these modules can be controlled with Signadyne VirtualKnob software, programming libraries (C/C++,NI LabVIEW, etc.), or execute time-deterministic hardware instructions programmed with Signadyne ProcessFlow.

 

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Agilent M9186A Voltage/Current Source

The M9186A is a two-slot, PXI based V/I source module that enables the sourcing of a voltage or a current to perform measurements on the resultant current or voltage through another module. It consists of two separate amplifiers, denoted “low” and “high” that share a common output connection. The “low” amplifier provides voltages in the range of 16 V at up to 200 mA and the “high” amplifier provides voltages in the range of 100 V at up to 20 mA.

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GOEPEL electronic PXI 1149/DAK

New Boundary Scan hardware from GOEPEL electronic compatible with MAC Panel SCOUT

GOEPEL electronic introduces the PXI 1149/DAK, a mass interconnect interface within the frame of the technologically leading JTAG/Boundary Scan hardware platform SCANFLEX®. The new option for the SFX/PXI1149/Cx controller are compatible with SCOUT, the mass interconnect system from MAC Panel. Using this option, the customer can now easily combine JTAG/Boundary Scan with the PXI connectivity solution from MAC Panel.
“Simple wiring and excellent signal integrity are two of the most important task for test system builders,“ says Alexander Beck, GOEPEL electronic’s integration expert. “Both challenges can be handled by the combination of the MAC Panel SCOUT system and the new hardware solution from GOEPEL electronic. At the same time, we extend the leading position of our unique hardware platform SCANFLEX.”

 

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December 2011

Agilent M9168C PXI Programmable Step Attenuator Module

The Agilent M9168C is a programmable step attenuator module based on the PXI hybrid platform, operating from DC to 26.5 GHz with a guaranteed 0.03 dB insertion loss repeatability for each section throughout the 5 million cycles operating life. Its excellent attenuation accuracy across a wide operating temperature range, ensures precise measurement. The M9168C is a signal conditioning module that enhances the measurement accuracy and flexibility of PXI based RF and microwave test systems.

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Pickering Interfaces 40-199 Fault Insertion Switch

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of over 20 PXI Fault Insertion solutions with the introduction of the 40-199. Fault Insertion (FI) modules are used within an Automatic Test System to simulate common fault conditions such as an open, short to ground or other connections in a DUT. The 40-199 provides 10 fault insertion channels that can be connected to either of two fault buses. Each channel can switch up to 125VDC with power up to 300W or 250VAC at up to 2500VA. Each channel can carry and hot switch 10A. Both fault buses are rated at 20A.

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Signadyne 1 GSPS Analog Ouput PXIe Modules

Signadyne introduces a new family of analog output PXIe modules reaching 1 GSPS

The new analog output modules (SD-PXE-AOU-H0003 and SD-PXE-AOU-H0004) double the sample speed of their predecessors, reaching 1 Gigasamples Per Second and 400 MHz of real-time bandwidth. These 1-slot modules have up to 4 channels and up to 1024 MBytes of RAM, making them ideal for arbitrary waveform generation. Like all Signadyne products, these modules can be controlled with Signadyne VirtualKnob software, programming libraries (C/C++,NI LabVIEW), or execute time-deterministic hardware instructions programmed with Signadyne SignaFlow or ProcessFlow.

 

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VPC G20x - Pull-Thru Interface

VPC’s G20x offers 20 interconnect adapter slots, enabling pull-thru removal of connector modules and instrumentation from the chassis backplane with an additional 8-10 slots in a lower tier for optional wiring. Using PXI pull-thru interconnect adapters, a 1:1 receiver module to instrument relationship is established. VPC’s pre-engineered PCB solutions, available for various PXI instruments, support signal integrity and reduce set up and installation downtime.

 

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NI PXI Express System Expansion Modules

The NI PXIe-8364 and NI PXIe-8374 are the first PXI Express remote control modules that make it possible for engineers to directly interface multiple PXI Express chassis to a single host computer using any expansion topology, without requiring complex custom solutions. The modules’ simplified interconnectivity and industry-standard PXI-based architecture help increase system design efficiency and overall system performance in a variety of high-channel-count data acquisition and high-speed automated test applications including RF and semiconductor test. The NI PXIe-8364/74 modules use x1 and x4 MXI-Express links, respectively, to connect downstream and upstream PXI Express chassis, and all PXI modules in the downstream chassis appear as local devices in the upstream chassis. Because MXI-Express links are software transparent, no interconnections require programming, which greatly simplifies multichassis system setup.

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November 2011

 

Aeroflex 3036 Digitizer

Aeroflex 3036 Digitizer Extends Vector Signal Analysis to 13 GHz

3036 is a 3-slot wide PXI module that offers vector signal analysis in the frequency range of 250kHz -13GHz with good RF performance, at an affordable price. It supports 90 MHz instantaneous measurement bandwidth and high speed frequency switching in less than 325 µs which is critical for volume production tests. It is available with wide range of demodulation personalities for both generic modulation and all major cellular and wireless data protocols. 3036 is the ideal choice for low cost ATE signal analysis applications to 13 GHz where system size, signal bandwidth and test speed are critical requirements.

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NI SwitchBlock Relay Cards

National Instruments Expands High-Density Switching Capabilities for PXI
8 New NI SwitchBlock Relay Cards Provide Additional Solutions for High-Channel-Count Switching Systems

The 8 new cards offer additional simultaneous connections and new differential measurement capabilities for high-channel-count switching applications. Engineers can choose from the expanded selection of NI SwitchBlock cards to create a custom matrix of relays that meets their specific requirements. Designed specifically for demanding automated test systems with large numbers of channels, the NI SwitchBlock cards provide an intuitive option for switch configuration, routing, programming and maintenance in a variety of test applications in military and aerospace, transportation and for general-purpose automated testing. The set of new relay cards includes multiple two-wire switches for differential measurements and 16-row switches that give engineers an increased number of simultaneous connections for large switching applications. All cards take full advantage of the innovative NI SwitchBlock architecture, which simplifies connectivity through internal column expansion.

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SP Devices ADQ1600

ADQ1600 is a 14 bits digitizer with 1600 MSPS and 800MHz bandwidth. This unique combination of high bandwidth and high dynamic range enables demanding measurements, such as RF/IF sampling of very wide band signals. ADQ1600 is tailored for measurement of fast pulses in time of flight applications. This outstanding performance is enabled by SP Devices’ interleaving technology ADX4. ADQ1600 is offered with an open FPGA architecture for fast implementation of custom real time algorithms.

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Geotest GX7305 Master Chassis and the GX7315 Slave Chassis
Geotest Expands PXI Chassis Product Line

The GX7305 master chassis and the GX7315 slave chassis feature 20 PXI slots with only one slot required for an embedded or remote controller, providing 19 peripheral PXI slots for instrumentation. Both chassis offer 1600 watts of system power, providing twice the power per slot (60 watts) compared to a standard PXI chassis and feature a high capacity, forced-air cooling configuration for effective thermal management of each peripheral PXI slot. Like Geotest’s other PXI chassis, the GX7305 and GX7315 feature software controlled Smart functions, providing per slot temperature monitoring, system power supply monitoring, fan monitoring / control and PXI trigger mapping – all accessible via an API or UI.

 

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MAC Panel 561725 DAK Solution for NI PXIe-4300

MAC Panel's new 561725 Direct Access Kit (DAK) has been specifically engineered to incorporate the active circuitry contained in the National Instruments' TB-4300B Terminal Block for the PXIe-4300 Analog Input Module on the PCB within the DAK itself.  Therefore the DAK provides both the terminal block functionality while also providing a mass interconnect solution compatible with our popular SCOUT line. The 561725 DAK solution highlights the capability to add active circuitry to the PCB within a DAK footprint. This has become a popular and effective way to capitalize on the additional PCB surface area afforded within a DAK on a SCOUT Mass Interconnect System. 

 

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Sundance Multiprocessor Technology SMT720

Sundance Multiprocessor Technology has launched the SMT700-FXT, a 3U PXI Express "Chameleon" board designed for a variety of applications including data acquisition, control and vision. It features the large reconfigurable device for embedded processing with its embedded PowerPC processor cores. The SMT700 features one high-density, high-bandwidth DDR2 SDRAM memory bank and PCI Express point-to-point gigabit serial links. These resources break the existing bandwidth limitation of previous bus technologies to perform high-speed data streaming to host controllers. It also has got Gigabit Ethernet, Multi-Gigabit optical transceivers, SATA I/Os, and more than 100 LVDS I/O signals for application-specific customization.

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October 2011

 

NI PXIe-4140/41 SMU Modules

The NI PXIe-4140/41 SMU modules provide four SMU channels per PXI Express slot and up to 68 SMU channels per PXI chassis in 4U of rack height to simplify testing of high-pin-count devices. With sampling rates of up to 600,000 samples per second, engineers can drastically reduce measurement times or capture important transient characteristics of the device. Additionally, the NI PXIe-4141 features next-generation SourceAdapt technology that engineers can use to custom tune the SMU output response to any given load to achieve maximum stability and minimum transient times. This capability is not possible with traditional SMU technologies. 

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Pickering 40-88X PXI RF/Microwave Solutions

Wireless applications are going higher in bandwidth as the market demands more data.  For these reasons, Pickering Interfaces has introduced the 40-88X family of PXI RF/Microwave solutions with frequency coverage up to 6 GHz. The family includes SPDT, SP4T, and SP6T switches and the 41-182 programmable attenuator.  These products have been designed to have consistent RF performance with low VSWR and high switch speed, and uses solid state switches to ensure a very long service life. All switches include automatic termination of unused paths to reduce VSWR effects.

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SP Devices SDR14 Digitizer/Generator

SDR14 is a dual input dual output board for software defined radio applications. With 14 bits resolution 500MHz useable bandwidth, SDR14 has a unique combination of dynamic range and wide bandwidth, which is enabled by SP Devices’ proprietary interleaving and linearization algorithms ADX/ADL. SRD14 features an open FPGA architecture, which enable integration of custom DSP functions. Advanced triggering functions enable synchronized transmission and reception scenarios. The SDR14 is available in cPCIe/PXIe format for chassis based measurement systems design, as a standalone USB2.0 box for easy use, and as a PC plug in PCIe card.

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Agilent M9181A PXI Digital Multimeter

The Agilent M9181A 6½ digit PXI digital multimeter (DMM) offers the most common measurement functions at an affordable price. The M9181A provides six built-in
measurement types with all the reliability and stability you would expect from an Agilent PXI DMM. The M9181A 6½ digit, DMM is PXI compliant, using either cPCI (J1) or PXI-1 (J1). The M9181A uses fast data interfaces and can be integrated with other test and automation modules in a PXI, Compact PCI, or Hybrid chassis.

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JTAG/MAC Panel JT 2147/DAK

Based on the highly successful QuadPod architecture from JTAG Technologies the new JT 2147/DAK has been specifically designed in the MAC Panel ‘Direct Access Kit’ (DAK) form factor.  In using the JT 2147/DAK, test system builders will greatly simplify their wiring tasks and, at the same time, retain the excellent signal integrity assured by the QuadPod’s active interface. The JT2147/DAK features four independent JTAG Test Access Ports (TAPs) along with 16 user assigned Digital I/O channels. Each TAP can be programmed to operate through a range of voltage levels to suit various logic families. JT2147/DAK adapter utilizes standard MAC Panel series connector modules, providing a wide variety of contact types. The connection between the PXI instrument and the SCOUT receiver module is accomplished using an active signal condition module providing optimum connectivity performance while reducing wiring cost. 

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September 2011

NI PXIe-6556 200 MHz Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer With PPMU

NI PXIe-6556 Per-Pin Parametric Measurement Unit (PPMU) Expands PXI Platform Capability,
Reduces Cost for Semiconductor Characterization and Test

With the NI PXIe-6556 high-speed digital I/O module, engineers can generate and acquire a digital waveform at up to 200 MHz or perform DC parametric measurements with one percent accuracy on the same pin, simplifying cabling, decreasing test times and increasing the density of the tester. In addition, engineers can nearly eliminate timing skew due to different cable and trace lengths to the device under test with the built-in timing calibration feature that automatically adjusts timing for these differences. The NI PXIe-6556 comes with an option to switch in another NI SMU for higher precision, and engineers can trigger parametric measurements based on hardware or software triggers.

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ZTEC Instruments ZT8651 PXI/PXIe 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer

VSA Optimized for RFIC Testing Includes Demodulation Personalities for 802.11ac and LTE

The ZT8651 is a 2-slot 6 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) optimized for RFIC testing. This enabling technology provides the modular instrument industry’s only 160 MHz Instantaneous Bandwidth, a critical need for the upcoming 802.11ac standard, best-in-class Phase Noise of <-125dBc/Hz @ 1GHz, 100kHz offset, and low EVM floor of 0.7% or 43 dB (802.11n 64QAM @ 5.812 GHz). The ZT8651 provides the functionality of a one-box multi-protocol tester in a modular PXI/PXIe architecture. Also available with the instrument are demodulation personalities for the latest Wi-Fi (802.11 n/ac) and Cellular (LTE) protocols.

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Agilent M9036A PXIe Embedded PC Controller

The Agilent M9036A is an embedded PXIe PC controller which enables a compact platform solution. With the 2-link, 2x8 Gen 2 backplane configuration, it is an ideal match for the Agilent M9018A PXIe chassis. This three-slot module easily integrates into hybrid test systems using GPIB, USB, and LAN with the built-in front panel interfaces. Built upon a mid-performance Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, the M9036A is designed for applications in multi-tasking environments.

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VPC  i2 Micro iCon

i2 Micro iCon is now available in a Hybrid version. Allows up to 120 signal pins and 12 micro coax and/or micro power pins in the 0.8” footprint. With its 60 pin header, i2 Hybrid can connect directly to a PXI card or via a PCB adapter card. The header contains solderless compliant pins for easy implementation. Our QuadraPaddle® signal contact technology offers both twin-female and standard options to allow either horizontal (with stake pins) or right-angle (with the header) configurations. i2 offers design features such as: spring-locking tabs, keying pins, and 30 degree cable exit.

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OpenATE Releases QSPI and Presents two Applications for Semiconductor Test

Serial Interface Test Challenge

OpenATE has designed and manufactured a powerful QSPI module which provides the serial interface, offers high volume, multi-site serial bus testing capability. Each QSPI card can test four sites simultaneously, the maximum is 64 sites for MEMS product testing. QSPI can support 2 pattern modes. One is a static pattern and the other is command I/O. QSPI's unique functions can optimize production efficiency. 

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Geotest GX3700e & GX3700 High Performance FPGA Modules

Geotest expands user programmable FPGA product line with new PXI and PXI Express Modules

The PXI GX3700 and the PXI Express GX3700e Flex DIOs use the Altera Stratix III FPGA, which can support SerDes data rates to 1.25GHz/sec, I/O data rates to 700MHz and data streaming rates up to 800 MB/s (GX3700e).  Additionally, both cards include 256K x 32 of SSRAM as well as integrated DMA capability. Both modules utilize a high performance base board/expansion board architecture, which allows users to develop their own custom circuitry within the compact, single-slot, 3U form factor.  Users can design their FPGA using Altera's free Quartus II Web Edition tool set or for more complex designs; they can use Altera’s Quartus II subscription edition software.

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GOEPEL electronic PXI5396-DT/x JTAG Digital I/O Modules

New Digital I/O Module on PXI Basis for signal critical Desktop Applications

The PXI5396-DT/x modules support structural JTAG/Boundary Scan tests as well as dynamic I/O operations up to 100 MHz for functional test executions. They feature an impedance controlled VPC interface for direct coupling to signal critical load boards or other verification environments. Consequently, users are now able to utilise only one test hardware for both laboratory verification and in the production line with fixture based systems, which results in a significantly higher flexibility.

 

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Pickering 40-570 and 40-571 PXI Multiplexers

Pickering Interfaces Introduces New High Density PXI Multiplexers

The 40-570 and 40-571 are based on the established Pickering Interfaces BRIC modules and provide a solution for applications requiring high pole count multiplexers. The modules are designed to serve applications where a single suite of test equipment is required to test a number of devices under test (DUT) sequentially. Typically these would be identical or very similar devices. Each multiplexer uses an 8 slot BRIC construction – all the multiplexer elements are interconnected within the BRIC module, greatly simplifying cabling and minimizing the effort required in connecting multiplexers together.

 

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Pickering PXI 40-197 and 40-198 Fault Insertion (FI) modules

Pickering Interfaces Expands Range of Fault Insertion PXI Modules

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PXI Fault Insertion solutions with the introduction of the 40-197 and the 40-198. Fault Insertion (FI) modules are used within an Automatic Test System to simulate common fault conditions such as an open, short to ground or a short to other connections in a device under test. The 40-197 provides up to 34 fault insertion channels that can be connected to any of four fault bus connections, each having two 2 different conditions. Each fault insertion channel can switch up to 220VDC at 60W. The 40-198 supports up to 20 fault insertion channels that can be connected to one of two fault insertion buses, each of which has three optional fault definitions. With hot switching capabilities of up to 110VDC and 150W, each channel can carry and hot switch 5A continuously and up to 10A carry for short duration surge currents. The 40-198 is designed to fill a gap between Pickering’s 2A and 10A standard topology fault insertion solutions.

 

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August 2011

MAC Panel SCOUT Solution for NI FlexRIO

The MAC Panel SCOUT Solution is the first mass interconnect solution specifically engineered to compliment the growing range of NI FlexRIO products. The latest DAK (Direct Access Kit) provides connectivity between the NI 6585 adapter module and the SCOUT system. The NI 6585 module provides 32 LVDS digital I/O channels using 100 ohm controlled impedance differential pairs and the PCB used in the DAK (connecting the adaptor module to the receiver module) maintains 100 ohm differential pairs throughout the board. MAC Panel remains dedicated to the elimination of traditional long cables in its efforts to provide interconnect solutions that allow precision measurements to be made with confidence.

 

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Agilent M9216A PXI 32-channel High Voltage Data Acquisition

The M9216A is a high voltage data acquisition module that allows simultaneous measurement of eight channels of positive voltages ranging from 1 mV to 100 V. Each channel in the module comes with concurrent 5 V and 100 V measurement ranges, with every channel capable of acquiring digital signals that fluctuate between very low and very high voltage levels without the need for switching ranges and doing separate measurements. The M9216A module also comes with a built-in 32 to eight multiplexer enabling 32 measurement ports to be connected to the eight acquisition channels expanding it to a full 32-channel acquisition module.

 

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NI PXIe-5665 14 GHz RF Vector Signal Analyzer

National Instruments Extends Leading PXI RF Test Performance to 14 GHz

The NI PXIe-5665 is a high-performance 14 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA), which delivers best-in-class dynamic range and accuracy in a cost-effective PXI form factor. The new VSA features industry-leading phase noise and dynamic range, regardless of form factor, including traditional rack-and-stack instruments. Because of its PXI platform, the VSA can deliver measurement speeds up to 20 times faster than box instruments and for less cost. Additionally, it takes advantage of multicore computing architectures and parallel programming capabilities through NI LabVIEW system design software. It also offers peer-to-peer data streaming for signal processing and a flexible multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) architecture for phase-coherent measurements. Such features make it ideal for demanding RF test applications including radio detection and ranging (RADAR), satellite, radio and harmonic testing.

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Teradyne High Speed Subsystem (HSSub) for Emerging Bus Test Requirements

The Teradyne High Speed Subsystem (HSSub) addresses the requirements of digital buses operating at speeds into the gigabits per second as well as the need for extremely fast interaction between the ATE and the unit-under-test. The Teradyne HSSub integrates a variety of Runtime-Defined Instruments with real-time processors and reprogrammable FPGAs that are configured by the TPS to provide unmatched performance and flexibility. A three-tier processing architecture allows optimization of programming time and throughput. The HSSub integrates into existing or new test systems as if it were a single LXI instrument. The HSSub Foundation is comprised of an 18-slot PXIe Express (PXIe) 3U Chassis with a bandwidth of nearly 1 GB/s between instruments.

 

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July 2011

NI PXIe-1435 PXI Frame Grabber

National Instruments Introduces Industry’s Highest Throughput PXI Frame Grabber

The NI PXIe-1435 is the industry’s highest throughput PXI frame grabber and acquires from all Camera Link camera configurations, including 10-tap extended-full, with up to 850 MB/s of throughput. Engineers can power cameras through Power over Camera Link (PoCL)-enabled cables, eliminating the need for additional wires in deployment environments. The frame grabber also offers 512 MB of DDR2 onboard acquisition memory for added reliability in transferring large images without fear of data overflow. Onboard digital I/O includes four bidirectional transistor-transistor logic (TTL), two opto-isolated inputs and one quadrature encoder for triggering and communicating inspection results with automation devices.

 

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Geotest TS-900  PXI Semiconductor Test System
Digital and mixed-signal test system offers cost effective and configurable  test solution with comparable features to proprietary ATE systems

The TS-900 is a PXI-based test system for component, SoC and SiP  test applications. Offering  up to 512, 100 MHz channels  with  per-pin PMUs and an integrated receiver interface, the modular TS-900 includes  a full-featured set of hardware and software capabilities for digital and mixed – signal test applications. The custom-designed,  test interface supports the use of PCB DUT (Device Under Test) boards — a proven and high-performance method for interfacing to the device under test. The TS-900 includes Geotest’s DIOEasy  for digital waveform editing / display and  ATEasy  which provides an integrated and complete test executive and test development environment. In addition, software tools are available for converting digital vectors from ASCII, WGL or STIL formats. The TS-900 is available in both bench top or cart configurations – providing additional flexibility for laboratory or production floor applications.

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Agilent M9185A PXI 8/16-Channel Isolated D/A Converter

The M9185A is a fully independent, isolated digital/analog converter (D/A converter) that is capable of supplying high voltage levels in parallel of up to eight or 16 channels. Each channel is able to output up to 16 V as stimulus signals to device under tests (DUTs). The M9185A comes with two options of eight or 16 channels where the eight channel option is a two-slot PXI module while the 16-channel option is a three-slot PXI module. The M9185A D/A converter also comes with a built-in SENSE mechanism, which is able to detect the output voltage levels and feedback the information to the circuitry of the converter to compensate for the voltage drop at the receiving end of a DUT.This feature is ideal to ensure the accuracy of the stimulus.

 

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June 2011

NI Digital Video Analyzer Automates Wide Range of HDMI Tests

The new NI Digital Video Analyzer automates a wide range of tests for the latest HDMI sources such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players and DVD players. The analyzer features configuration-based test steps that automate measurements of HDMI features including 3-D video, HDMI 1.4 protocol and picture quality analysis. With hardware based on the NI PXI Express platform and software designed for multicore computing, engineers can use the NI Digital Video Analyzer to achieve high-performance, high-precision measurements of HDMI content in a fraction of the time required by traditional video test solutions.

 

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Agilent M9216A High Voltage Data Acquisition Module

The M9216A is a high voltage data acquisition module that allows simultaneous measurement of eight channels of positive voltages ranging from 1 mV to 100 V. Each channel in the module comes with concurrent 5 V and 100 V measurement ranges, with every channel capable of acquiring  digital signals that fluctuate between very low and very high voltage levels without the need for switching ranges and doing separate measurements.

The M9216A module also comes with a built-in 32 to eight multiplexer enabling 32 measurement ports to be connected to the eight acquisition channels expanding it to a full 32-channel acquisition module. Alternatively, these channels can also be routed via an auxiliary output connector for additional measurements without requiring extra multiplexers or pin matrix cards.

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May 2011

NI PXIe-5185 and PXIe-5186 Digitizers

Highest Performance PXI Digitizers with Tektronix® Enabling Technology

The NI PXI digitizers complement the rapidly expanding suite of performance instrumentation available in PXI. Co-developed with Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, the NI PXIe-5186 digitizer employs Tektronix, Enabling Technology to achieve up to 5 GHz bandwidth and 12.5 GS/s sample rates. The NI PXIe-5185  delivers 3 GHz bandwidth along with 12.5 GS/s sample rate. Both digitizers are part of the National Instruments PXI-based hardware and software platform, which provides optimized performance for automated test applications.

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Agilent M9182A and M9183A Digital Multimeters

With market-leading measurement speed of up to 15,000 readings per second, additional ranges, and a DC source, the Agilent’s 6½ digit high-performance PXI digital multimeters offer fast development, fast operation, and reliable results. The Agilent M9182A provides nine built-in measurement types with all the accuracy and stability you would expect from an Agilent 6½ digital multimeter (DMM). The M9183A provides the same capabilities as the M9182A plus market-leading measurement speed, additional ranges, and advanced triggering.

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AIT PXI MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Test and Simulation Modules

Avionics Interface Technologies (AIT) has recently signed a long term product purchase agreement with National Instruments (NI) for their new generation of MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 avionics bus test and simulation modules. NI has also tested and validated AIT’s new PXI-C1553 and PXI-C429 modules to ensure compliance with the PXI platform.

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ZTEC Instruments ZT8540 I/Q Digitizer

I/Q Digitizer optimized for OFDM Testing (WiFi, WiMAX & LTE)

ZTEC Instruments has released the next instrument in the Company’s RF & Wireless Communication product line. The ZT8540 I/Q Digitizer functions as a baseband Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) from DC to 300 MHz.  This new baseband VSA provides the signal fidelity and real-time processing capabilities that enable a broad set of necessary RF and wireless test techniques, such as performing EVM (error vector magnitude), ACLR (adjacent channel leakage ratio) and IM3 (3rd-order intermodulation distortion) measurements or addressing complex MIMO applications. 

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April 2011

NI Introduces Industry’s Highest Performance PXI Express Synchronization Module

The NI PXIe-6674T timing module unlocks the most advanced timing and synchronization capabilities for PXI Express systems. It generates and routes clocks and triggers between devices in a PXI Express chassis. It also can externally route signals to other PXI and PXI Express chassis or third-party instrumentation. The timing module can generate two types of clock signals. The first is a highly stable 10 MHz clock based on an onboard precision OCXO reference with a 50 ppb accuracy. The second is a clock up to 1 GHz with µHz resolution from the direct digital synthesis (DDS) clock generation circuit. It also features advanced trigger and timing routing with PXIe_DSTAR differential star trigger lines that offer less than 500 ps skews and 10 ns of delays.

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Pickering Interfaces PXI SP4T RF Multiplexer

Pickering has added to its range of RF switching solutions with the introduction of the 40-755 50 ohm RF multiplexer. The 40-755 has 10 separate SP4T multiplexer banks and is available as a single slot module with multi-way connectors and 500MHz bandwith, or as a dual slot module with SMB connectors and 1.8GHz bandwidth. Versions with 5 multiplexer banks are also available.

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Agilent M93330A and M9331A PXI Modular Arbitrary Waveform Generators

The Agilent M9330A and M9331A are wide-bandwidth arbitrary waveform generators (AWG). The M9330A is a high resolution, wide-bandwidth AWG capable of creating the most realistic waveforms for radar, satellite, and frequency agile communication systems, thanks to its 15-bit vertical resolution and 1.25 GS/s sampling rate. The M9331A is capable of creating the ideal waveforms for compliance testing of digital radios targeted for use with communication standards such as MB-OFDM ultra wide-band, 802.11n, MIMO, and proprietary wideband formats.

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March 2011

NI PXIe-449x PXI Express Modules for High-Channel-Count Dynamic Signal Acquisition

New PXI Express Module Features AC/DC Coupling for Multiple Types of Physical Measurements

The NI PXIe-449x devices are the most flexible high-channel-count dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) modules NI has to offer. The modules provide AC/DC coupling both for sensor measurements with a microphone or accelerometer and voltage measurements from a tachometer or device under test, making it possible for engineers to use a single device for all their sound and vibration acquisition needs. The modules feature a choice of 8 or 16 channels with 24-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) per channel and 113 dB dynamic range. The large dynamic range minimizes the noise floor, making it easy to detect even the smallest vibration and acoustic signals. The NI PXIe-449x modules also provide software-selectable gains that help engineers configure gain on each channel for the best signal-to-noise ratio possible.

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OpenATE QSPI 3U PXI QUAD Digital PE and I2C/SPI IO Card

OpenATE Announces New Model QSPI Serial Port interface Tester  for Power IC/Analog IC/MEMS

• One card can test 4 low pin count Digital IC
• Can test Frequency
• Can test I2C or SPI port of Analog IC and MEMS IC
• Each card can act as one quad sites parallel tester
• Best choice for huge amounts of parallel IC testing 

        

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Agilent M9155/6/7C        

The Agilent M9155/6/7C PXI hybrid switch module series operates from a frequency range of DC to 26.5 GHz. These PXI modules provide an exceptional 0.03 dB insertion loss repeatability, high isolation and low SWR with a long operating life up to 10 million cycles. They are used in applications such as Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), RF communications measurement and RF parametric measurements where a rugged switching module is needed in switching systems.   

                      

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February 2011

Aeroflex 6 GHz PXI RF Low Loss Combiner Module

The 3065A is the latest addition to the PXI 3060 Series modular RF test platform. It offers lower loss and higher power handling between PXI modules and the DUT, ideal for transceiver testing where improved sensitivity and higher output power is required from the tester. The RF combiner module when used in conjunction with signal generator and RF digitizer modules from the Aeroflex 3000 PXI range enables development of high performance, low cost modular test systems for testing RF transceivers and components.

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Agilent M9362A-D01

The Agilent M9362A-D01 is a PXIe 3-slot, 4-channel, coherent microwave downconverter with frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, along with 1.5 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth per channel. The M9362A-D01 is well suited for wideband signal capture where multiple channels are required for applications such as multi-channel coherent signal analysis, radar, SIGNIT, ELINT, MASINT, EW signal capture and analysis, and RF and microwave recording and analysis.

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Goepel electronic PXI 6153

GOEPEL electronic recently introduced PXI 6153, a modular communication controller for CAN, based on the powerful well established Series 61. The scalable architecture provides an extensive range of options for individual and flexible controller configurations and functional upgradability at a later date.

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NI PXIe-5665

National Instruments Delivers Industry-Leading RF Performance in PXI Form Factor
New PXI RF Vector Signal Analyzer’s Performance Surpasses Traditional Rack-and-Stack Instrumentation

The NI PXIe-5665 is a 3.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) that delivers best-in-class RF performance in a cost-effective PXI form factor. The new VSA features industry-leading phase noise, average noise level, amplitude accuracy and dynamic range. The VSA’s PXI platform also facilitates peer-to-peer streaming; includes a flexible multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) architecture for phase-coherent measurements; and offers measurement speeds that are at least five times faster than traditional rack-and-stack instruments – all of which make it ideal for demanding automated RF test applications. 

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January 2011

AIM ACX-3U Modules

AIM has introduced the worlds first true PXI/CPCI 3U card designs which implement support for the PXI instrumentation bus with support for protocol testing, simulation and monitoring of MIL-STD-1553, STANAG3910/EFEX and ARINC429 databuses.  Three new modules are now available: ACX3910-3U-1 (for STANAG3910/EFEX), ACX1553-3U-1/2/4 (for MIL-STD-1553) and the ACX429-3U-4/8/16 for ARINC429 applications. ACX-3U modules are members of AIM’s ‘Next Generation Common Core’ architecture and are functional and compatible successors of the ACI Common Core family.

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VPC G20 Mass InterConnect Interface

Versatile 20 Module Pull-Through, Scalable Receiver Solution

VPC’s G20 Mass InterConnect interface delivers reliable performance in an innovative platform. Designed on 0.80” centers to correspond with PXI system slot requirements, the G20 provides the convenience of direct connection to instrument modules, enabling pull-through removal of connector modules and instrumentation from the chassis backplane. VPC offers a selection of PCB and discrete-wired InterConnect adapters compatible with PXI 20 slot chassis'. After the initial connection, the PXI card and the PCB will be mechanically fixed to each other with the PXI InterConnect adapter. Once installed, the PXI card and PCB assembly can be removed as one complete unit without disturbing adjacent PCBs.

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Agilent M9210A Digitizing Scope and M9211A UWB IF Digitizer

The M9210A Digitizing Scope and the M9211A UWB IF digitizer are one-slot 3U PXI-Hybrid modules.  The M9210A is a dual-channel high-speed 10-bit Digitizing Scope with 1.4 GHz analog bandwidth, running at up to 4 GS/s.  And the M9211A is a single-channel Ultra-wideband IF digitizer able to capture signals at up to 3 GHz and running at up to 4 GS/s, significantly reducing data acquisition and testing times. The Digitizing Scope and the UWB IF digitizer come with on-board memory of up to 512 Msamples, and are  supplied with a comprehensive portfolio of module drivers, documentation, examples, and software tools to help you quickly develop test systems with your software platform of choice. Support includes Microsoft development environments like C/C++, C#, or VB.NET, LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI software platforms from National Instruments as well as MATLAB from The MathWorks.

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OpenATE PEMU32

Multifunction logic IC tester : All-in-one includes digital IO, PMU and DPS

PEMU32:  PXI High Voltage PMU and Dynamic Digital Card

• 32 input / output channels, dynamically configurable on 256 IO sets
• 64 M of on-board vector memory per channel
• -1 ~ +10 VOH VOL VIH VIL per channel
• 32 PMU per board or 4 DPS
• 10 MHz data rate
• Supports 4 Timing Sets & 4 Format Sets change On The Fly
• Dynamic controlled sequencer uses micro-instructions
     including Match, Loop, Repeat, FC/FM/FL/FE
• 16K log memory to capture real time data or 8K fail log

Data Sheet

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NI PXIe-1078 Nine-Slot and NI PXIe-1071 Four-Slot Chassis

National Instruments announces two new PXI Express chassis that deliver added value and performance to automated test and control applications at the same price as similar PXI chassis. Engineers can use the NI PXIe-1078 nine-slot and NI PXIe-1071 four-slot chassis to take advantage of the latest PXI Express modules and controllers with the flexibility of backward compatibility with existing PXI modules.  The NI PXIe-1078 nine-slot chassis features 1 GB/s total system bandwidth. It accepts up to a four-slot wide embedded controller in one slot and supports up to eight peripheral PXI Express slots with five slots compatible with both PXI Express and PXI modules. The NI PXIe-1071 four-slot chassis offers 3 GB/s total system bandwidth. It accepts up to a four-slot wide controller in one slot, with three slots available for either PXI Express or PXI modules.

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December 2010

 

November 2010

Agilent M9392A PXI Vector Signal Analyzer

The Agilent M9392A is a PXI Vector Signal Analyzer with frequency coverage from 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz and 250 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. When combined with the Agilent 89600 Series VSA software, you will experience a complete Microwave Vector Signal Analyzer solution enabling analysis of communications, radar, and avionics signals in a modular, open-system standard. The entire system only need 7 slots in your PXI chassis.  

The M9392A PXI Vector Signal Analyzer system consists of the M9202A PXIe IF Digitizer, M9302A PXI Local Oscillator, M9360A PXI Attenuator/Preselector, and the M9361A and M9351A PXI Downconverter Modules.

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AIT NEW PXI-C429 Avionics Test and Simulation Module

The PXI-C429 module is a member of AIT’s family of ARINC 429 test and simulation modules. This module is a 3U PXI Hybrid Slot compatible instrument that is designed to support monitoring, analysis, simulation, and testing of ARINC 429 data channels. The PXI-C429 module is capable of providing up to 32 fully programmable (as inputs or outputs) ARINC 429 channels. The module also provides support for PXI Triggering as well as the ability to synchronize its interal clock to the PXI 10 MHz System Clock. The PXI-C429 provides full error injection and detection capabilities.

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Geotest GX1642 64 Channel Analog Output Card

New 3U PXI  analog output card offers 64 channels with  +/- 20 volt output capability

Geotest has expanded its D to A product line with the addition of the GX1642 Analog Output card which features 64 programmable analog outputs. The GX1648 offers a wide voltage output range of +/- 20 volts and  addresses high channel count applications such as  the testing of MEMs arrays and industrial control interfaces where the typical PXI D to A’s output voltage swing of +/- 10 volts is insufficient. The GX1642 is a single slot, 3U PXI module and is supplied with a full featured API and user interface for a variety of software development environments including ATEasy, C, Visual BASIC, COM, and LabVIEW.

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NI PXIe-4844 Optical Sensor Interrogator

National Instruments Introduces Fiber Optic Sensor Interrogator for PXI Express

New Module Overcomes Noise Susceptibility, Transmission Distance and Other Limitations of Conventional Sensors

The NI PXIe-4844 optical sensor interrogator is a two-slot 3U PXI Express module for fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. FBG sensors operate by reflecting a wavelength of light that corresponds to changes in physical phenomena such as strain and temperature. Unlike conventional electrical sensors, FBG sensors are nonconductive, electrically passive and immune to electromagnetic interference, making them a safe and reliable alternative in environments subject to noise, corrosion or extreme weather. The transmission medium is standard optical fiber instead of copper wire, making it possible to take measurements over long distances of up to 10 km. Engineers and scientists can use FBG sensors for the most common measurement types, including strain, temperature and pressure, and several sensors can be daisy chained along a single optical fiber to greatly reduce the size, weight and complexity of the measurement system.

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October 2010

Agilent M9018A 18 Slot PXIe Chassis

The Agilent Technologies M9018A PXIe chassis delivers the ultimate in flexibility, compatibility, and performance. With 16 PXIe hybrid slots, it gives the system designer   complete freedom when installing PXIe and hybrid PXIe-compatible modules. The advanced PCIe switch fabric can operate at Gen 2 speeds (up to 8 GB/s data bandwidth) and can be configured for optimal performance with virtually any PXIe controller. The innovative cooling design allows the chassis to fit into 4U of rack space, in most cases. When combined with the latest 1U rack-mounted computer, you can build a powerful system using only 5U of rack space.

For more information: www.agilent.com/find/pxi-chassis

 

Geotest GX3500 FGPA Expansion Modules

Geotest offers new flexibility and capabilities with GX3500 Flex DIO FPGA modules

Geotest has introduced four new logic interface expansion modules for its GX3500 FlexDIO FPGA product. The GX3500, which can accommodate custom or standard expansion boards that plug in directly as mezzanine cards and do not require an additional PXI slot, can now be configured with different logic interface boards. The GX3501, GX3509, GX3510, and GX3540 provide multi-channel interfaces for LVTTL, differential TTL, mLVDS and ECL logic families respectively. The GX3500 is also available preconfigured with an expansion board factory installed – providing users the convenience to order by a single part number.

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MAC Panel SCOUT for Agilent PXI Products

MAC Panel has released a version of the popular SCOUT Mass Interconnect System for use with the new Agilent PXI product range (chassis M9018A).  The unique SCOUT high performance connection modules are available for all Agilent PXI instruments, offering unprecedented interconnection performance and signal stability between the instruments and the system receiver.

 

NI SwitchBlock for PXI

National Instruments Introduces High-Density Switching Solutions to Streamline Automated Test

New NI SwitchBlock and NI Switch Executive Software Deliver Expandable PXI Solution for High-Density Matrix Switching

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August 2010

ADLINK PXI-2022

ADLINK's PXI-2022 is a simultaneous-sampling multi-function DAQ card that meets a wide range of application requirements for PXI bus computers. This device can simultaneously sample 16 AI channels with differential input configurations in order to achieve maximum noise elimination. If more analog input channels are required, multiple cards can be synchronized through the PXI Trigger bus. The PXI-2022 features digital triggering, 4-CH programmable digital I/O lines, and 2-CH 32-bit general-purpose timer/counter. An auto-calibration feature is provided to accurately adjust the gain and offset to be within specified values, which eliminates the need to adjust trim pots to calibrate the card.

Geotest GX5295
100 MHz Digital I/O with PMU

A single-card test suite for component test, Geotest’s new GX5295 100 MHz PXI digital instrument with PMU capability features a per-pin architecture, programmable levels from -2 to +7 V, 32 dynamically-configurable, input / output channels, four control / timing channels with programmable levels, and 256 MB of on-board vector memory.

The GX5295 includes a full-featured API and user interface for a variety of software development environments including ATEasy, C, Visual BASIC, COM, LabWindows and LabVIEW.  The instrument is supplied with DIOEasy, a comprehensive waveform editor and display tool and additional software tools are available for importing digital vectors including WGL and ASCII file formats.

NI PXIe-5630
National Instruments Announces Industry’s First PXI RF Vector Network Analyzer

The NI PXIe-5630 6 GHz two-port vector network analyzer (VNA), the automated test industry’s first VNA available in a compact PXI form factor. With support for full vector analysis of transmission and reflection (T/R) parameters, precision automatic calibration and flexible software-defined architecture, the new VNA is ideally suited for automated design validation and production test. Its modular PXI architecture and small, two-slot footprint make it possible for test engineers to incorporate vector network analysis into their test systems without the added cost and large footprint of traditional benchtop VNAs.

OpenATE PEony-12 and Orchid-16
OpenATE Announces Flower Series Products to Provide IC Testing New Solutions

OpenATE today released 2 new products: PEony-12 and Orchid-16. They work with National Instruments PXI 3U FlexRIO FPGA Module to offer the highest performance on the 3U PXI platform for semiconductor device testing. LabVIEW* 2009 VI functional driver is supplied for programming the flower series instruments.

                         

                                                                 

More information about PEony-12 and Orchid-16 can be found at www.openate.com.

 

SP Devices TIGER Digitizer Family
New Digitizer Family from SP Devices

The TIGER Digitizer family is a new high performance series of digitizers from SP Devices. Based on the TIGER DSP digital signal processing board in combination with a number of analog front-end boards, the TIGER Digitizer family members covers a wide variety of high performance application areas.

The TIGER DSP board is equipped with a Xilinx Virtex 6 FPGA (LX240T, SX315T) and 1 GByte DRAM. The board communicates through PXIe / cPCIe x8 to advanced measurement systems. Existing and future members of the family include the ADQ108 TIGER with 8 bits resolution and 6.4 GSPS sample rate, and the ADQ412 TIGER with 12 bits resolution and up to 3.6 GSPS sample rate.

More information about the TIGER Digitizer family can be found at http://www.spdevices.com/

 

Virginia Panel i2™
i2™ – An Innovative Connector for the Test & Measurement Industry

(Waynesboro, Virginia ­— June 18, 2010) i2 Micro iCon is a 168 pin, 0.8” footprint connector that offers direct to PCB connectivity. With our new 84 pin header, i2 can connect directly to a PXI card or via a PCB adapter card. The header contains solderless compliant pins for easy implementation. Our QuadraPaddle® signal contact technology offers both twin-female and standard options to allow either horizontal (with stake pins) or right-angle (with the header) configurations. i2 offers design features such as: spring-locking tabs, keying pins, and 30 degree cable exit.

For more information about i2, visit www.vpc.com/i2.