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    October 25, 2024
    Setup and Optimize the National Instruments PXI-5441 Waveform Generator

    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...

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    September 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...

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    September 16, 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...

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    September 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. NI’s digital pattern...

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    August 12, 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...

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    July 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...

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    July 1, 2024
    The Powerful Performance of NI’s Newest 3-In-1 PXI Instrument

    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...

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    June 17, 2024
    What Does PXI Stand for?

    PXI stands for PCI Extensions for Instrumentation. This technology builds upon the familiar PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus standard that’s a core part of many computers. In essence, PXI takes the proven technology of PCI and...

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    June 11, 2024
    What Is the Difference Between cDAQ and CRIO?

    National Instruments (NI) offers two popular options for data acquisition and control: the CompactDAQ (cDAQ) and the CompactRIO (cRIO). While both excel in specific areas, understanding their core differences can help you to make an informed decision about...

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    June 10, 2024
    What Is the Difference Between PXI and SCXI?

    The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) and SCXI (Switch, Control, and Measurement Systems) systems are modular platforms used in automated test and measurement applications. Both systems were created to optimize the integration of various test instruments. However, each module...

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    June 3, 2024
    Future-Proofing Your Test Systems: Strategies for Integrating National Instruments Technology into Legacy Environments

    Test systems’ efficacy and efficiency can have a significant impact in the ever-changing aerospace and defense industries, where accuracy and dependability are critical; however, several organizations struggle to run outdated test equipment that can’t keep...

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    May 28, 2024
    Using ChatGPT-4 to Facilitate Communication Between LabVIEW and Python in Test Environments

    The integration of many programming languages and tools is crucial in the dynamic landscape of test environments, especially in the aerospace and defense industries, to optimize efficiency and precision. Python, which is praised for its vast...

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