The LXI Consortium, the group that manages the next-generation, LAN-based modular architecture standard for automated test systems LXI (for LAN extensions for instrumentation) has announced that Aeroflex will join the recently formed standards organization. As a major player in test systems, instruments, solutions and services for the wireless communications industry, Aeroflex expands the base of test and measurement companies supporting the development of the LXI standard.

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LXI combines built-in measurement science and PC-standard I/O connectivity from rack-and-stack instruments with the modularity and size reduction of cardcage-based systems. With LXI, engineers are able to leverage the software and measurement accuracy they currently have from their GPIB instruments to the test system. The LXI standard provides a basis for long life-cycle instrumentation implementations that are not limited by bandwidth, software or computer-dependent architectures.

"We believe very strongly in the Aeroflex synthetic systems architecture and taking a modular and platform-independent approach to evolving system test solutions for the wireless communications market," said Bob Vogel, vice president of marketing for Aeroflex. "LAN-based systems offer exciting possibilities for test system solutions. We are excited to join the consortium and look forward to contributing to the development of the LXI standard."