May 2023
This file contains installation instructions and compatibility information for mmWave OTA Validation Test Software 23.0.
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This software installation provides support for the mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture and helps you configure, run, visualize, and report the over-the-air (OTA) radiated performance of 5G mmWave antenna-in-package (AiP) integrated circuits.
mmWave OTA Validation Test Software can perform system calibration to measure the path losses of every signal path, compensating for test instruments, cables, antennas, and air interface. Additionally, mmWave OTA Validation Test Software simplifies the process of configuring and running 3D spatial sweeps according to 3GPP test specifications. You can use templates to customize test sequences to automate data collection, results reporting, and storage. The software also includes a collection of visualization tools for antenna pattern cuts, 3D and polar plots, beamwidth, heat map, and more.
mmWave OTA Validation Test Software 23.0 adds the following new feature:
mmWave OTA Validation Test Software 23.0 requires the following software versions.
| Software | Required for LabVIEW Support | Required for TestStand Support | Required for C# .NET Support | Required for MATLAB Support | Required for Python Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LabVIEW 2021 SP1(64-bit) | √ | √ | — | — | — |
| LabVIEW 2021 SP1 Runtime Engine (64-bit) | — | — | √ | √ | √ |
| TestStand 2021 (64-bit) | — | √ | — | — | — |
| Microsoft Visual Studio† 2017+ | — | — | √ | — | — |
| MATLAB† 2020b | — | — | — | √ | — |
| Python† 3.10 | — | — | — | — | √ |
| RFmx NR 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| RFmx SpecAn 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| NI-DAQmx 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| NI-RFSA 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| NI-RFSG 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| NI-RFSG Playback Library 2023 Q1 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
† If you are using the mmWave OTA Validation Test C# .NET API, MATLAB examples, and Python examples, .NET Framework 4.6.2 (minimum) is required. To use the .NET API, you must also install .NET support for the required drivers.
Refer to the documentation of each software product for specific system requirements.
mmWave OTA Validation Test Software 23.0 supports Windows 10 (64-bit).
Download the mmWave OTA Validation Test Software installer from ni.com/downloads. NI software includes NI Package Manager to handle the installation. Refer to the NI Package Manager Documentation for more information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using Package Manager.
Note Use the serial number that is included with your software to activate mmWave OTA Validation Test Software. For more information on mmWave OTA Validation Test Software activation, refer to Activating a Product.
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mmWave OTA Validation Test Software supports the mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber, the MilliBox™ Chambers and positioners, and all instruments used with the mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture. Refer to the mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture Manual for a full list of supported instruments.
The mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture Manual is restricted on ni.com. Refer to the installed documentation for how to access the online library for user documentation for using mmWave OTA Validation Test Software. The mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture documentation is accessible from Start»National Instruments»OTA Documentation.
| Item | Installed Location |
|---|---|
| mmWave OTA TestStand Examples | Users\Public\Public Documents\National Instruments\TestStand 2021 (64-bit)\Examples\OTA Test |
| mmWave OTA Validation Configurator | <Program Files>\National Instruments\OTA Test\Configurator |
| mmWave OTA Validation Positioner Control Panel | <Program Files>\National Instruments\OTA Test\Positioner |
| mmWave OTA Support for LabVIEW | <Program Files>\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2021\user.lib\OTA Test |
| mmWave OTA Support for .NET, MATLAB, and Python | Users\Public\Public Documents\National Instruments\OTA Test\Examples |
| mmWave OTA Validation Visualizer | <Program Files>\National Instruments\OTA Test\Visualizer |
| mmWave OTA Validation Antenna Alignment Helper | <Program Files>\National Instruments\OTA Test\Antenna Alignment |
| RF System Calibration Assistant | <Program Files>\National Instruments\RF System Calibration |
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For more information about automating the installation of NI products, refer to Automating an Installer in the NI Package Manager documentation.
For more information about NI support for Windows 10, refer to NI Product Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 10.