Vector Signal Transceiver

101 Things to Do With the VST

NI vector signal transceivers (VSTs) combine a vector signal analyzer and vector signal generator with a user-programmable FPGA for real-time signal processing and control. Built on the NI LabVIEW RIO architecture, it delivers programming flexibility and cutting-edge RF hardware to meet the most challenging RF applications.

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Support for Multiple RF Applications

NI RF and Microwave Test solutions are based on modular hardware and defined and designed in software to give you the high-performance test system you want. Because of this flexible approach, the new vector signal transceiver can be configured for multiple RF applications including wireless connectivity and channel emulation and is scalable for future applications.

Introduction to the Vector Signal Transceiver

Learn how the new VST compares to traditional rack-and-stack instruments in performance, speed, and flexibility.

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Vector Signal Transceiver Highlights

NI PXIe-5644R VST

The VST has frequency coverage from 65 MHz to 6 GHz, 80 MHz of bandwidth, and a user-programmable FPGA.

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Evolution of Wireless LAN

Learn how to use the VST to make fast and accurate WLAN 802.11ac measurements.

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VST Webcast

Learn about the VST architecture and how best to apply LabVIEW system design software to your application.

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What Is a Vector Signal Transceiver?

Explore a new instrumentation class that combines a vector signal generator, vector signal analyzer, and user-programmable FPGA.

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NI PXIe-5644R VST Hardware Architecture

Learn about the hardware architecture and uses of the NI PXIe-5644R VST.

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LabVIEW and Software-Designed RF Instrumentation

Discover how using LabVIEW FPGA software to design RF instrumentation can help you achieve significant test time reductions.

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