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RF and Communications

Today's complex RF systems require a flexible test platform to deliver reliable measurements from prototype to manufacturing. NI RF instruments combine sophisticated industry-leading software with the latest precision measurement hardware to deliver a high-performance platform for communications test from DC to 6.6 GHz with 20 MHz of real-time bandwidth.
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RF Signal Generators

These modules provide the functionality of RF signal generators in the modular, compact PXI platform. With a frequency range of up to 6.6 GHz and a real-time bandwidth of up to 20 MHz, they offer a low price-performance ratio and up to 512 MB of onboard memory.

RF Signal Analyzers

NI RF signal analyzers provide an up to 2.7 GHz frequency range, 32, 64 or 256 MB memory, 20 MHz bandwidth, and superior software analysis capabilities through LabVIEW at a low price-performance ratio. The modular, compact package of the PXI platform can provide tight integration with RF switches, digital multimeters, signal sources, digitizers, and motion control and digital imaging devices as well as external RF instrumentation.

RF Switching

National Instruments RF switch modules are ideal for automated measurements. They use single-pole double-throw high-bandwidth relays capable of switching signals from DC to 18 GHz. The characteristic impedance of the channels is 50 Ω.

RF and Communications Software

These software tools help you generate and analyze any standard-specific or custom digital communications system. Use the more than 150 source-code example programs to speed your system development.

RF Training

Learn about hands-on courses courses in RF Fundamentals and RF Application Development led by our expert instructors.

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