Comparison of Software Features
NI-RFmx, NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG instrument driver software, and the instrument design
libraries vary in the features they support.
Table 2. Comparison of Software Features
Feature
NI-RFmx
NI-RFSA and
NI-RFSG
Instrument Design Libraries
Customization of
onboard FPGA
Supported
using the
instrument
driver FPGA
extensions
Supported using
the instrument
driver FPGA
extensions
Supported using the LabVIEW
FPGA Module
Source availability
Closed source
Closed source
Open source
LabVIEW support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Microsoft .NET
support
Yes
Yes
No
RF Standards Toolkits
support
No
Yes
Additional programming
required for integration.
NI-RFSA and
NI-RFSG Soft Front
Panels support
Yes
Yes
Yes
LabVIEW examples or
sample projects
Includes
LabVIEW
examples
Includes
LabVIEW
examples
Includes LabVIEW sample
projects, with additional
examples available at
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.
Install NI LabVIEW.
2.
(Recommended) Install NI LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Note
Installation of the LabVIEW FPGA Module is required to customize the
behavior of the device FPGA if you are using the instrument design libraries.
3.
(Optional) Install NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4.
(Recommended) Install the latest service pack for LabVIEW and any LabVIEW modules
you are using.
5.
Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
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