Aeroflex has updated its 3000 series PXI modular instruments with several features that will increase flexibility for users. Included are a new embedded PXI system controller, enhancements to the 3030 series GSM/EDGE measurement suite, and two new arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) memory options for the 302xC models. The 3000 series also now includes SelfTest capabilities and general enhanced functionality with the latest driver updates.

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The 3001B slot 1 system controller, which replaces the 3001A, offers up to 10% faster measurement speed and incorporates an Intel Pentium M 760 2.0-GHz processor with 1.5-Gbyte memory and 80-Gbyte hard-disk drive. The controller includes a general-purpose interface bus (GPIB) controller, DVI-1 video, a high-definition audio I/O, and a Windows XP operating system. To accommodate the 3001B, the company is introducing a modified 3000B eight-slot PXI chassis with a touchscreen LCD panel.

The enhancements to the GSM/EDGE PXI measurement suite (3030 series Option 100) add a high-level programming interface and a graphical user interface plug-in for use with Aeroflex’s PXIStudio application software. The GSM/EDGE measurement suite simplifies the programming and integration of PXI into automated test applications for GSM/EDGE handsets/devices.

The two new AWG memory extensions for the 302xC RF signal generator series include Option 03 (1 Gbyte) and Option 04 (2 Gbytes). With 3020 option 01 also fitted, these AWG signals are available as differential baseband I and Q outputs as well as modulated RF outputs.

Also available for PXI is a new SelfTest software utility that performs system-level verification of all Aeroflex 3000 series module variants when configured for transceiver testing. The software provides test log reports and first-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.

The 3000B eight-slot PXI Chassis, 3001B PXI slot 1 embedded system controller, and 3020 AWG memory extension options 03 and 04 are available now. SelfTest is a free download utility from the Aeroflex Web site.

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Aeroflex has updated its 3000 series PXI modular instruments with several features that will increase flexibility for users. Included are a new embedded PXI system controller, enhancements to the 3030 series GSM/EDGE measurement suite, and two new arbitrary waveform generation (AWG) memory options for the 302xC models.

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