Aeroflex is adding a new embedded PXI system controller, enhancements to the 3030 Series GSM/EDGE measurement suite and 2 new arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) memory options for 302xC models. The 3000 Series also now includes SelfTest capabilities and general enhanced functionality with the latest driver updates.
The new 3001B PXI slot 1 system controller is replacing the 3001A. The 3001B uses an Intel® Pentium™ M 760 2.0 GHz processor with 1.5GByte memory and 80GByte HDD. This controller also includes an IEEE488.2 GPIB controller, DVI-1 video, a high-definition audio I/O and will be supplied with a Windows® XP™ operating system. To accommodate the new 3001B, Aeroflex is introducing a modified 3000B 8-slot PXI Chassis with touch screen LCD panel display to replace model 3000A.
Aeroflex offers 2 new AWG memory extensions for the 302xC RF signal generator series including Option 03 (1GByte) and Option 04 (2GBytes). With 3020 option 01 also fitted, these AWG signals are also available as differential baseband I & Q outputs as well as modulated RF outputs.
Also for PXI is a new SelfTest software utility that performs system-level verification of all 3000 variants when configured for transceiver testing. The software provides test log reports and 1st-step diagnostics if a problem is detected. SelfTest is a free download from the Aeroflex website.
The latest driver software for the Aeroflex 3000 Series, version 6.3.0, adds new functionality: acquisition triggering capabilities that improves immunity from false triggering from extraneous signals, flexible AWG trigger functions, extended FM modulation deviation range and higher speed signal generator list mode switching.