NI (Emerson’s Test & Measurement unit) is debuting the extension of its third-generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) at European Microwave Week in Utrecht (September 23-25).
The PXIe-5842 now includes 54 GHz frequency capabilities.
This enhancement expands the instrument’s coverage into millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies, enabling new applications in radar, electronic warfare, 5G/6G mmWave, SatCom and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC).
The PXIe-5842 combines a vector signal analyzer, vector signal generator, and onboard FPGA into a single form factor.
With the new frequency extension, which supports up to 2 GHz of bandwidth, users can seamlessly switch between the base instrument and the mmWave configuration, maintaining access to the benefits of the PXI platform, such as multi-instrument synchronization and flexible software options.
This extended frequency capability is already being utilized in advanced applications. Focus Microwaves, a trusted NI alliance partner, integrates the PXIe-5842 with the 54 GHz frequency extension into their Rapid-VT active load-pull solution for mmWave frequencies and will demonstrate its solution live at European Microwave Week 2025.
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