RF Demos and Tutorials
Featured Resources
Phase-Coherent RF Recording to Disk with PXIe
View a demonstration that combines high speed data streaming to disk and phase coherent RF signal acquisition.
Measuring Insertion Loss, Return Loss, and Gain With a VNA
Learn how the VNA architecture makes these measurements easy with a high degree of accuracy.
Performing a Spectral Mask Measurement on a Modulated Signal
Learn advanced methods to perform adjacent channel power measurements with NI-RFSA.
RF and Microwave Measurement Techniques
These tutorials introduce a variety of technical topics on vector, spectral, and network analysis. Examples include performing common nonlinear and linear RF measurements from intermodulation distortion to group delay. The tutorials also explain concepts such as dynamic range, resolution bandwidth, displayed average noise level, and harmonics.
Spectral Analysis
Making RF Power and Frequency Measurements With Spectrum and Signal Analyzers
Understanding RF Instrument Specifications: Part 1
Understanding RF Instrument Specifications: Part 2
Understanding RF Instrument Specifications: Part 3
Network Analysis
Webcast: Introduction to Vector Network Analyzer Theory and Operation
Fundamentals of Network Analysis
Webcast: Taking Your First Measurement With the NI PXIe-5630 Vector Network Analyzer
Webcast: All About Vector Network Analyzer Calibration
Webcast: Tips for Improving Your VNA Measurements
Webcast: Measuring Insertion Loss, Return Loss, and Gain with a VNA
Wireless Standards and Measurement Techniques
In these tutorials, explore common measurements for wireless standards and modulation analysis. Learn about not only basic modulation and demodulation principles, but also about test techniques for 2G/3G cellular, LTE, WLAN, and GPS devices.
Wireless Techniques
Introduction to the NI RF and Communications Test Architecture
Webcast: I/Q Data – Plain and Simple
Webcast: Synchronizing I/Q Baseband Signals to Reduce Error Vector Magnitude
Understanding Spread Spectrum for Communications
Webcast: Performing a Spectral Mask Measurement on a Modulated Signal
Webcast: Measuring the Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) of a Modulated Signal
Additional RF Test Techniques
The following tutorials explore system-level topics such as improving measurement accuracy through calibration and decreasing test time. You can also learn about industry's latest developments in test techniques ranging from phase-coherent multichannel acquisition to peer-to-peer signal processing.
General Techniques
Best Practices to Get the Most Out of Your RF Instruments
Improving RF System Accuracy With Methodical Calibration Techniques
National Instruments T-Clock Technology for Timing and Synchronization of Modular Instruments
Reducing Test Time With RF List Mode
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