- 5G NR FEM Linearization with DPD
This demo illustrates how PA design engineers could use NI PXI Setup for MATLAB based PA characterization w/ DPD & ET algorithm running in MATLAB. Taking advantage of NI’s test and measurement platform, including the 2nd generation VST, power supplies and digital instruments for DUT control, engineers can create an integrated test bench to collect more information about the performance of their devices.
- mmWave OTA Reference Solution
For mmWave RFIC engineers dealing with Antenna on Chip (AoC), Antenna in Package (AiP) or other mmWave designs which need accurate, repeatable, and fast OTA performance characterization and validation, the NI mmWave OTA reference solution gives them the ability to measure the complete radiated field of their DUTs and offers them high output power to maximize OTA link budgets.
- Characterize the latest WLAN and UWB devices efficiently
NI is continuously investing in our RF test platform to stay at the cutting edge of communications standards as they evolve to leave our customers well-positioned to adapt to rapid changes like those recently announced by the FCC. We have a roadmap to extend our existing RF test portfolio to meet the demands of >6 GHz WLAN. This approach will leverage our latest technology so customers can quickly realize the capabilities of ongoing RF hardware and software optimization efforts.
- SWaP Optimized SDRs for prototyping and deployment
NI offers a wide range of SDRs which are Size, Weight and Power(SWaP) Optimized Software Defined Radios (SDRs) with a combination of wideband front ends and powerful processors making them ideally suited for signals intelligence (SIGINT) applications. This demo pod would have 2 parallel demonstrations where products from NI’s SDR product family will be showcased in SIGINT Applications namely for prototyping a Direction-Finding Receiver and a handheld SDR being used for spectrum monitoring.
- Automated test of RADAR Power Amplifiers
Traditional methods of component test using vector network analysers provide an accurate and narrowband view of forward and reflected gain and phase. However, the continuous wave (CW) stimulus in this popular method does not accurately reflect the actual signal environment the component is ultimately used in. As an alternative, vector signal generators can be used to create pulses and modulated stimuli more representative of real-world applications and their environments. Combining this capability with S-parameter analysis is an increasingly more strategic method of testing at a component level.
- X- and Ku- Band Beamformer Characterization for RADAR and Satellite Communications
Explore this demonstration that highlights a X- and Ku- band characterization system that can run parametric test of a 4-channel beamformer, a common component in Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars.
- RF/Microwave Front End Component Design
Demos highlight NI AWR software solutions for RF amplifier and filter design with emphasis on concept to product realization. Matching network synthesis combines with load-pull and circuit envelope analysis to optimize power amplifier performance for critical metrics such as power added efficiency (PAE), output power and linearity. PCB, MMIC, RFIC, and module development are addressed with recent capabilities in design flow automation, process design kit and model enhancements to support GaN, GaAs and Silicon (SiGe, CMOS) processes from BAE, UMS, GCS, Win Semiconductor, TowerJazz and Global Foundries.
- Communication/Radar System, Antenna and EM Design
NI AWR software with 5G and radar libraries address emerging 5G, commercial and aerospace radar applications with a system-level/behavioral modeling approach to RF link analysis and phased array antenna system development. Standard specific waveforms and virtual test benches for 5G communication UL/DL will be featured along with the proprietary phased array generator wizard for developing beamforming and MIMO based antenna systems. In addition, NI AWR software solutions for antenna design and electromagnetic modeling of passive components and interconnects along with the latest capabilities added to AntSyn, antenna synthesis technology, will be demonstrated.