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This page shows the RFIC Test Software compatibility with development software, NI driver, and hardware. Reference this information to ensure you install the correct version when upgrading or updating your system or software. Using incompatible versions may result in errors.
Note: For RFIC Test Software versions prior to the 23.0, navigate to the Readme to view the compatibility information. Readmes can be found from the Release Notes page, for releases 22.5 and prior.
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| Development Software | RFIC Test Software Version | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q4 | 2025 Q4 | 2024 Q3 | 23.5 | |
| LabVIEW (64 bit) | 2024 Q1, 2024 Q3, 2025 Q1, 2025 Q3, 2026 Q1 and 2026 Q3 | 2023 Q1, 2023 Q3, 2024 Q1, 2024 Q3, 2025 Q1 and 2025 Q3 | 2021 SP1, 2022 Q3, 2023Q1, 2023 Q3, 2024 Q1 and 2024 Q3 | 2021 SP1, 2022 Q3, 2023Q1, 2023 Q3, and 2024 Q1 |
| TestStand | 2023 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | 2017 or later | 2017 or later | 2017 or later | 2017 or later |
| Driver Software | RFIC Test Software Version | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q4 | 2025 Q4 | 2024 Q3 | 23.5 | |
| NI-RFSG | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| NI-RFSA | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| NI-FGEN | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2023 Q4 |
| NI-DCPower | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| NI-SCOPE | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| RFmx SpecAn | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| RFmx Analog Modulation | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| RFmx LTE | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| RFmx NR | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| RFmx WLAN | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| NI-RFSG Playback Library | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 |
| (Optional) NI-SWITCH | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2023 Q4 | 2023 Q4 |
| (Optional) NI-Digital Pattern Driver | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q4 |
| (Optional) Semiconductor Device Control Add-On Base for InstrumentStudio | 2025 Q3 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 |
| (Optional) Single-Band RF Power Amplifier Linearizer | 1.7 or later | 1.7 or later | 1.7 or later | 1.7 or later |
| (Optional) Dual-Band RF Power Amplifier Linearizer | 2.1 or later | 2.1 or later | 2.1 or later | 2.1 or later |
| (Optional) NI-DMM | 2026 Q3 | 2025 Q3 | 2023 Q4 | 2023 Q4 |
| (Optional) NI-568x Driver Software | 2026 Q1 | 2023 Q1 | 2023 Q1 | 2023 Q1 |
| (Optional) NI-5690 Driver Software | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 | 2023 Q2 |
| Hardware Product | RFIC Test Software Version | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q4 | 2025 Q4 | 2024 Q3 | 23.5 | |
| Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) | PXIe‑5842/5841/5840/ 5831/5830/5820 | PXIe-5842/5841/5840/ 5831/5830/5820 | PXIe-5842/5841/5840/ 5831/5830/5820 | PXIe-5842/5841/5840/ 5831/5830/5820 |
| Waveform Generator | PXIe-5451 | PXIe-5451 | PXIe-5451 | PXIe-5451 |
| Oscilloscope | PXIe-5162 | PXIe-5162 | PXIe-5162 | PXIe-5162 |
| Source Measure Unit (SMU) | PXIe-4145/4139 | PXIe-4145/4139 | PXIe-4145/4139 | PXIe-4145/4139 |
| RF Power Sensor Device | USB-5684/5683/5681, Rohde & Schwarz NRP50S | USB-5684/5683/5681, Rohde & Schwarz NRP50S | USB-5684/5683/5681, Rohde & Schwarz NRP50S | USB-5684/5683/5681, Rohde & Schwarz NRP50S |
| RF Relay Module | PXI-2599 | PXI-2599 | PXI-2599 | PXI-2599 |
| Digital Pattern Instrument | PXIe-6571 | PXIe-6571 | PXIe-6571 | PXIe-6571 |
| Digital Multimeter (DMM) | PXIe-4081/4080 | PXIe-4081/4080 | PXIe-4081/4080 | PXIe-4081/4080 |
| Remote Measurement Module | RMM-5585 | RMM-5585 | RMM-5585 | RMM-5585 |
| mmWave Radio Head | mmRH-5582 | mmRH-5582 | mmRH-5582 | mmRH-5582 |
| RF Amplifier | PXI-5691 | PXI-5691 | PXI-5691 | PXI-5691 |
| Tuner | Focus Microwaves CCMT/C series, Maury Microwave XT-series | Focus Microwaves CCMT/C series, Maury Microwave XT-series | Focus Microwaves CCMT series, Maury Microwave XT-series | Focus Microwaves CCMT series, Maury Microwave XT-series |