The Multi-Emitter Generation Software system includes the following hardware and software components.

Note A system and the surrounding environment must meet any requirements defined in the relevant specifications documents.
Note Not all supported channel configurations require every component in this table. Refer to the hardware requirements for your system configuration to obtain a detailed list of components.
Table 1. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis
PXI Express chassis icon.

 Houses the system and supplies power and communication for the functions.

Recommended model: PXIe-1095 without the timing and synchronization upgrade option

PXI Controller
PXI Express controller icon.

 Interacts with the instruments using NI device drivers.

Recommended model: PXIe-8862, Windows 10/11 64-bit
MXI-Express Controller
MXI-Express controller icon.

 Enables control of a PXI chassis from an external host. Required for multi-chassis systems.

Recommended model: PXIe-8398
MXI-Express Daisy Chain Interface
MXI-Express daisy chain module icon.

 Allows you to create multi-chassis PXI systems that interface to the same computer (PXI controller). Required for multi-chassis systems.

Recommended model: PXIe-8394
Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) Instrument
Vector signal transceiver icon.

 Generates and analyzes RF signals with a high-speed serial interface and provides the LO source for the system.

Supported models:

  • PXIe-5842 VST (2 GHz Bandwidth): 789600-26211
  • PXIe-5842 VST with 54 GHz Frequency Extension: 789600-54211
Coprocessor
Coprocessor instrument icon.

 Provides high-speed FPGA coprocessing capabilities.

Required model: PXIe-7903
Data Storage Module
Data storage module icon.

 Stores the command files streamed to the FPGA.

Recommended model: PXIe-8267
Timing Module
Synchronization module icon.

 Exports and imports reference clocks and triggers. Required for multi-chassis systems.

Recommended model: PXIe-6674T
Clock Distribution Device
Clock distribution device icon.
 Required for 4-VST multi-chassis configurations.

Recommended model: CDA-2990 without GPSDO
SMA Power Splitter
SMA power splitter icon.

 Required for common LO and multi-chassis systems.

Refer to the hardware requirements for each configuration for a list of recommended models.
Cables and Accessories
Cabling icon.

 Cables and accessories, not included in the hardware kits, that allow connectivity to/from the instruments for measurements and communication.

Refer to the hardware requirements for each configuration for a list of recommended models.
Drivers
Driver software icon.

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the hardware.
  • FlexRIO for Integrated I/O
  • NI-RFSA
  • NI-RFSG
  • NI-Sync
Application Software
Application software driver.

 Multi-Emitter Generation Software:
  • Multi-Emitter Generation Application
  • Multi-Emitter Generation InstrumentStudio Plugin

RF System Compensation Software:

  • Instrument Controller System Component
  • RF System Compensation InstrumentStudio Plugin

Refer to the following for hardware requirements for all supported system configurations.