Aeroflex advanced its PXI 3000 product line by adding an embedded PXI system controller.
The new 3001B replaces the 3001A. The 3001B offers up to 10% faster measurement speed and incorporates an Intel® Pentium™ M 760 2.0 GHz processor with 1.5GByte memory and 80GB HDD and includes a built-in IEEE488.2 GPIB controller, DVI-1 video, a high-definition audio I/O and will be supplied with a Windows® XP™ operating system. Aeroflex is introducing a modified 3000B 8-slot PXI Chassis with touch screen LCD panel display to replace model 3000A.
The latest suites add a high-level programming interface and a graphical user interface plug-in for use with Aeroflex’s PXI Studio application software.
Aeroflex now offers 2 new AWG memory extensions for the 302xC RF signal generator series: Option 03 (1GByte) and Option 04 (2GBytes). Both are for applications requiring larger playback times or multiple waveform segments. With 3020 option 01 also fitted, these AWG signals are also available as differential baseband I & Q outputs and modulated RF outputs.
Also available is a SelfTest software utility to provide test log reports and 1st step diagnostics if a problem is detected, providing complete confidence in the operation and performance of the PXI system and minimizing downtime when trying to decide which component to swap out. SelfTest is a free download utility from the Aeroflex website.
Version 6.3.0 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.