System Requirements
- Updated2024-12-03
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System Requirements
Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library has the following requirements:
Supported Operating Systems
Determine which versions of Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library are compatible with your Windows operating system.
Software Name | Supported Operating System (64-bit) |
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Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library 2024 Q3 | Windows 11/10 |
Supported Application Development Environment
Versions
Determine which versions of NI application development environment (ADEs) are compatible with Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library.
Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library API | Earliest Supported ADE Version |
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API | LabVIEW 2021 |
InstrumentStudio Plugin | InstrumentStudio 2024 Q3 |
Supported Hardware
Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library provides support for the following hardware models.
Vector Signal Transceivers (VSTs)
Source Measure Units (SMUs)
Hardware Requirements
The Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library (PAEML) provides several recommended hardware configurations to accomplish PAE measurements, including a choice between the PXIe-5831, PXIe-5841, or PXIe-5842 and the ability to use internal or external local oscillation (LO).
Use PAEML to design a test system comprised of a source measurement unit (SMU) and a combination of one or more vector signal transceivers (VSTs) for RF generation and analysis. Use the Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library to customize and automate measurements.
The following figure demonstrates how NI hardware is connected to perform a power-added efficiency (PAE) measurement.
A VST is a combination of a one-port generator and a one-port analyzer with an onboard FPGA. A VST can simultaneously generate a stimulus and receive back the response from the coupled port with minimal phase noise impact due to the LO sharing capabilities between the transmission and receiving path.
A source measure unit (SMU) is used to power the DUT and measure the power consumption.
The Power-Added Efficiency Measurement Library system includes the following hardware components.
Component | Description and Recommendations |
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PXI Chassis |
A PXI chassis houses the RTG system and supplies power,
communication, and timing/synchronization for the RTG functions. Required Model: PXIe-1095 |
PXI Controller |
A PXI controller, installed in the same PXI chassis as the VST
instruments, interfaces with the instrument using NI device drivers. Minimum Requirements: 16 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB RAM |
Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) Instrument(s) |
The VST instrument.
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Source Measure Unit (SMU) |
The SMU instrument.
Note The PXI-4130 supports
Constant DC Stimulus and CW RF Stimulus measurements only, and does not support
Pulsed DC Stimulus or Pulsed CW RF Stimulus measurement operations. |
Cables and Accessories |
Cables and accessories not included in the hardware kits that
allow connectivity to/from the instruments for measurements. Visit NI SMU Cable and Accessory Compatibility for more information about supported cables and accessories for your SMU. |