
Description
R&S
®
TS-PCA3
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Figure 3-1: Configuration of the R&S TS-PCA3
Starting with backplane version V4.x, some changes have been made to details to
avoid incompatibilities with some third-party modules. The effects on the configurability
of modules are described in
Chapter 7.2, "Configuration Instructions"
The use of standard industrial PC's as system controllers makes it possible to run a
wide range of software packages from the PC sector.
Table 3-1: Software Standards
System Standards
Operating system
: Windows XP(™), Windows 7(™)
Test software
: LabWindows/CVI(™), Visual Studio®), TestStand(™)
Card drivers
: Drivers based on VISA/IVI
summarizes some further characteristics of the R&S TS-PCA3 that are
important for a Test System Versatile Platform.
Table 3-2: Other Characteristics
Other Characteristics
Powerful cPCI PSU for 250 W (expandable to 500 W)
Slot CPU's of different power classes can be used
The internal analog bus facilitates the distribution of measurement/stimuli signals between the cPCI plug-in
modules without additional cabling.
Usage