Transitioning to a PXI Test System
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Transitioning to a PXI Test System
Transitioning from benchtop test instruments to a PXI, or AXIe for a smaller, more powerful test system, is a big step. Figuring out where to start can be overwhelming especially with the demands to quickly get test systems set up and running. As you begin the process of selecting PXI hardware and software, you should be aware of the options and tradeoffs that will affect how quickly the test system is set up, the complexity of software programming, optimization for fast throughput, the types of measurements and analysis and more. These trade-offs will affect your system development strategy including selection of instruments, software tools, and the software programming environment. Selecting instruments and developing a software strategy that supports today’s test needs as well as the futures’ can save engineering time and cost.