The PXIe-5699 is designed for use in a system that might require hardware, drivers, and software to optimize the PXIe-5699 for your application. Use the minimum required PXIe-5699 system components as a starting point for building your system.

Table 3. Minimum Required PXIe-5699 System Components
Component Description and recommendations
PXI chassis

A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-5699 and supplies power for PXIe-5699 functions.
PXI controller or PXI Remote Control Module

You can install a PXI controller or a PXI remote control (MXI) module depending on your system requirements. These components, installed in the same PXI chassis as the PXIe-5699, interface with the instrument using NI device drivers.
VST Your PXIe-5841 or PXIe-5842 Vector Signal Transceiver (VST).
Cables and accessories

Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Part Numbers for Recommended Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
NI-AATT driver

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-5699 and execute measurements using the PXIe-5699.
Note For optimal performance, use the most current version of NI-AATT with the PXIe-5699.
NI Applications

 NI-AATT offers driver support for the following applications:
  • LabVIEW
  • C/C++