National Instruments – Apex Waves

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

NI Hardware Compatibility With Windows 10 & 11

For engineers and technicians maintaining NI test systems, navigating hardware compatibility is a crucial step to making sure that your hardware and software perform together seamlessly. Microsoft Windows, as the top operating system (OS) in the world, is an incredibly important system to know. In this post, we will take a look at compatibility between NI hardware and Windows versions 10 and 11, helping you to make informed decisions for your systems.

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

The Best of NI Test Software In One: All About NI LabVIEW+ Suite

Introducing LabVIEW+ Suite, a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for automating measurements, integrating systems, and analyzing data across a wide range of applications. With its extensive software capabilities, LabVIEW+ helps engineers design highly efficient workflows, from data acquisition to detailed analysis. In conjunction with PXI, a modular platform for measurement and automation, the LabVIEW+ Suite enables powerful test system customization.

November 1, 2024November 8, 2024

A Look at NI’s Latest Aerospace And Defense Test Solutions

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National Instruments (NI) has a long and impressive list of accomplishments in testing within the aerospace and defense industries. From its impressive history working closely with NASA to its current technological breakthroughs, NI has made a name for itself as a powerhouse of innovation.

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Setup and Optimize the National Instruments PXI-5441 Waveform Generator

PXI Waveform Generator - National Instruments

The National Instruments PXI-5441 is a powerful PXI waveform generator designed to support high-speed waveform downloads up to 100 MB/s, making it ideal for complex signal testing and waveform generation tasks. The PXI-5441 allows users to precisely create and change signals, ranging from basic sine waves to complicated I/Q signals for advanced applications, thanks to its strong onboard signal processing capabilities and variety of memory configurations.

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Key Takeaways from NI Connect 2024: DIAdem Software

National Instruments (NI) continues to lead the industry in data acquisition and analysis software with its powerful tool, DIAdem. As highlighted at NI Connect 2024 in Austin, DIAdem plays a crucial role in simplifying the management of large-scale data, especially in industries like aerospace, defense, and education. Through automation and enhanced capabilities, DIAdem is revolutionizing how engineers and researchers handle vast amounts of measurement data.

September 16, 2024September 17, 2024

Supporting 5G and Satellite Communication Systems with Legacy Test Equipment

The rapid advancement of 5G and satellite communication technologies is transforming the way aerospace and defense systems operate, driving faster, more secure connections across vast distances. These innovations are critical for everything from secure military communications to real-time satellite telemetry. However, the increasing complexity and speed of these systems present significant challenges in testing and validation. This is where legacy test equipment continues to play a crucial role, ensuring reliable solutions while adapting to the rigorous demands of modern 5G and satellite technologies.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

NI-Digital Pattern Changes: Q3 2024

National Instruments (NI) is an innovative organization, constantly evolving, improving, and updating its systems. One of the newest changes of Q3, Digital Pattern Changes, are beneficial to engineers working to design and test digital electronics.

August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Building Complete Legacy Test Systems with Apex Waves

In need of obsolete test equipment for your system but don’t know where to start? There may be several reasons why you’re searching for a discontinued part, and finding each individual piece of equipment for your system can be an overwhelming process. One of the biggest concerns when dealing with legacy equipment is the fear of having to redesign an entire system just to integrate a new part. However, at Apex Waves, you can find specific modules, accessories, and other items to build a complete, fully integrated test system.

Apex Waves specializes in maintaining legacy test equipment, allowing you to build upon your existing infrastructure without starting from scratch.

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

How to Create an RF Signal Test Setup with NI Vector Signal Generators

In order to produce intricate signal waveforms for RF signal testing, vector signal generators, or VSGs, are extremely useful instruments. Because they produce accurate signals for processing, they are essential to the testing and validation of radiofrequency systems.

In this article, we will teach you how to create a dependable RF signal test setup using National Instruments (NI) Vector Signal Generators (VSGs). Let’s dive into the steps that are necessary to set up and perform reliable RF signal testing!

July 1, 2024September 18, 2024

The Powerful Performance of NI’s Newest 3-In-1 PXI Instrument

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Collaboration is key with the modular PXI series from National Instruments (NI). While some test and measurement scenarios require multiple testing stations, the PXI platform allows compatible modules to be effortlessly connected. The result? Versatile capabilities from a single interconnected instrument.