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| ZL1CVD:
So, HAM radio is my hobby & I have recently acquired a NI PXIe-1065 18 slot chassis with PXIe-8106 controller. From the research I have done, am I correct that Agilent/Keysight does not provide free software for their RF modules ( M9365A, M9214A, M9300A, M9308A, M9310A, M9311A, Etc)? What I want to do is add modules as I can afford them. If I buy a RF generator, I want to be able to fire up a simple application to generate RF. But from what I can see, NI is the only vendor to supply ready to run, free basic applications for their RF gear. Is this correct? Or does NI only provide free apps for basic things like scope, dmm, audio analyser, etc. I do understand that drivers are available and I can write my own applications. But if I fork out for a module, I'd like to think there is at least a basic application that I can run. Note I do not consider a trial version, that expires, a basic application, its more of a advertising hook.. I see some pretty cool Agilent / Keysight modules – just trying to work out for my application, if I should just avoid them. So any advise would be greatly appreciated.. 73s de Chris ZL1CVD |
| ZL1CVD:
So no replies but so far I have found... :-// - Agilent sucks for used PXI, PXIe RF equipment, stay clear - especially if you plan running Windows XP. Drivers are all over the place, have to load this before you load that only to find need a later version of this - 3 hours later to find out your OS is no longer supported. |O - NI does a much better job but is not ideal. Their web site leaves allot to be desired and takes a bit to get used to. Download rate is horrific for a company that charges so much for its hardware. :wtf: I'm on fibre connection and getting 50K max from NI - average driver download is 10 hours +!!! But at least when you get the almost 2GB, it works. - If your looking to get into PXIe RF gear, grab yourself an Agilent E6621A. Its loaded with NI gear!! Will drop more when I learn more. Pics to follow.. 73s de zl1cvd |
| ZL1CVD:
OK, so a Agilent E6621A (with BB1 option) includes the following: Innowireless PXI/e Modules ---------------------------------------------------------- - Innowireless PXI Module CGU4.0 (Agilent PXIe reference module? has AD9956 ADF4360 - Innowireless PXI Module IFU (looks like an dual RF broadband amp - used to increase IF gain) - Innowireless PXI Module PWU (power supply +/-12V, +5V5 & +3V3) - runs TFT display n such.. - Innowireless PXI Module SST6.0 ADU x2 (2x LTC2285 dual DACs), fibre, 2x UTP - Innowireless PXI Module SST6.0 DAU x2 (2x DAC5687 dual ADCs), fibre, 2x UTP If anyone has data or drivers on these Innowireless modules, please please share. NI PXI/e Modules ---------------------------------------------------------- - PXIe-1065 18 slot Backplane Motherboard & PSU - PXIe-8106 2.16 GHz Dual-Core Embedded Controller - PXIe-5601 RF Downconverter 10MHz to 6.6GHz - PXIe-5611 x2 RF Upconverter Module/IQ Vector Modulator - PXI-5652 x2 RF and Microwave Signal Generator/500KHz-6.6GHz + other modules include MCL power divider, 10W 0.5~6GHz AWT power divider, LS01012 PIN attenuator, MCL attenuation, Agilent DPDT relay, Inoowireless dual I/Q IF switch, Etc To create a NI PXI-5663 6GHz VSA, add 1x NI PXIe-5622 IF Digitizer To create a NI PXI-5673 6GHz VSG, add 1x NI PXIe-5450 I/Q AWG Another Agilent one to watch out for is E6651A. It too uses NI PXIe chassis but not sure what modules are installed. Hope this is of help to someone. Pic is attached. Have more if wanted., |
| TiN:
Do show more, interesting stuff :) |
| dkozel:
Yes! Please more photos! |
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