Introduction to the PXI Architecture


PXI systems provide high-performance modular instruments and other I/O modules with specialized synchronization and key software features for test and measurement applications from device validation to automated production test. For a high-level understanding of PXI, see the two images in Figure 1 that compare a PXI system’s chassis, controller, and PXI(e) peripheral modules to components of ... » read more

Save Time And Maximize Reuse in HIL Testing With The SLSC Extension For PXI And CompactRIO


NI SLSC (Switch, Load and Signal Conditioning) is an add-on for NI data acquisition products like PXI and CompactRIO. SLSC standardizes connectivity and provides a modular approach to signal conditioning, fault insertion and other test needs. This white paper discusses the details of SLSC and showcases the growing ecosystem of SLSC modules and accessories created by NI and NI partners. What ... » read more

Thunderbolt 3 Remote Control Of PXI Test Systems


The new PXIe-8301 remote control module is the industry’s first solution for laptop control of PXI systems using Thunderbolt 3 technology. With its contemporary connectivity and low cost, the PXIe-8301 makes high-performance control of PXI systems more accessible and affordable to engineers performing benchtop characterization and validation or developing portable automated test systems. T... » read more

Standardizing Platforms From Characterization To Production


In 1983, the first commercial mobile phone retailed for $3995, almost $10,000 in today’s economy. It supported a single band, weighed almost a kilogram, and was about the size of a brick. Two decades later, a quad-band “world phone” costs a few hundred dollars. Even a basic mobile phone that supports over 20 cellular bands, in addition to Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and GPS technology, ... » read more