With the rapid development of wireless communication technology, the requirements for test equipment are also increasing. National Instruments (NI) has released the PXIe-5842, its third-generation ultra-wideband vector signal transceiver, marking another major breakthrough in wireless technology testing
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【 Product features 】
The PXIe-5842 is a high-performance vector signal transceiver (VST) that combines a vector signal generator and a vector signal analyzer. It has the following outstanding features:

Wide frequency range: Covering 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz, meeting test needs from VHF to K bands.
High instantaneous bandwidth: up to 2 GHz, which can cope with advanced wireless standards such as 802.11be and 5G NR.
Optimized RF front end: Provides direct RF sampling, low IF and zero IF baseband paths for different test conditions.
High Performance Local Oscillator (LO) : Excellent phase noise performance for accurate radar system testing.
Modular architecture: Compact design to synchronize up to 4 VSTS in an 18-slot PXI chassis.
RF pulse function: Supports accurate timing and pulse modulation for complex communications and radar system testing.
High-speed digital interface: provides parallel and serial communication capabilities to meet the needs of high-bandwidth data flow.

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【 Application field 】
The PXIe-5842 has a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:

Wireless communication equipment testing: such as 5G NR, Wi-Fi 7, etc.
Aerospace and Defense: includes radar target simulation, electronic warfare, and satellite communications.
Semiconductor Testing: High-performance solutions for RFIC validation and production testing.
Advanced research: Support sub-THz 6G research and prototyping.
【 Market response 】
The launch of the PXIe-5842 received extensive attention and praise from the industry. Engineers and researchers appreciate its ability to maintain modularity and scalability while providing high-precision testing capabilities. Its high bandwidth and low phase noise characteristics are considered ideal for testing new generation wireless devices.

【 Future Outlook 】
With the continuous development of wireless technology to higher frequency and wider bandwidth, the emergence of PXIe-5842 vector signal transceiver provides a powerful tool for wireless technology testing. It can not only meet the current technical needs, but also has the potential to adapt to future technological development. NI said it will continue to drive development and innovation in products such as the PXIe-5842 to support continued advances in wireless technology.

【 Conclusion 】
The introduction of PXIe-5842 not only demonstrates NI’s technical strength in the field of wireless testing, but also sets a new benchmark for the entire industry. As wireless technology continues to evolve, we look forward to the PXIe-5842 playing an even greater role in future testing and research.”