Table 1. PXIe-5668 Software Options
Software
Option
Description
Use Case
NI-RFmx
Provides a single-handle
instrument driver with built-in
measurements.
Use NI-RFmx SpecAn to perform
spectral measurements.
Use NI-RFmx Demod to perform
modulation quality measurements,
such as EVM.
Use NI-RFmx cellular personalities to
perform physical layer measurement
analysis on supported cellular signals.
NI-RFSA
instrument
driver
The NI-RFSA APIs each provide a
fixed API for interacting with your
PXIe-5668 device.
NI-RFSA provides standard IVI-
based functionality needed for
most vector signal analyzer
applications.
Use NI-RFSA to create custom
measurements or applications that
require I/Q data.
Use NI-RFSA along with the
NI Modulation Toolkit to analyze
modulated signals to test receivers.
NI-RFSA SFP Controls, analyzes, and presents
data similar to stand-alone RF
vector signal analyzers. The NI-
RFSA SFP operates on the PC, so
it provides processing, storage, and
display capabilities.
Use the NI-RFSA SFP to interactively
acquire data.
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.
Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
.
2.
Install the driver software using NI Package Manager or by inserting your driver software
media into your computer.
If you do not already have NI Package Manager installed, visit
to download NI Package Manager. Refer to the
information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using NI Package
Manager.
3.
Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note
Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
4.
When the installer completes, select
Restart
in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.
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