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PXI/PXIe (2)
Creating a Test System for Longevity
March 28, 2023
As a test program manager, it's important to understand how to design and build a test system that will last an entire product lifecycle. But what..
What is the Right Platform for My Automated Test System Switching?
December 19, 2022
When it comes to switching for an automated test system, there are many choices. Vendor, specifications, cable types, switching routing software,..
Considerations for Building or Buying an Automated Test System
November 23, 2022
Automated test equipment (ATE). is an integral part of modern manufacturing. ATE systems are used to test products during and after production and..
Electronic Testing 101: The High Points of High Voltage Testing - Part 1
August 3, 2022
When ICs replaced vacuum tubes and CRTs were replaced with flat LCD screens, test engineers probably thought that working with high voltage was a..
Electronic Testing 101: The High Points of High Voltage Testing - Part 2
August 3, 2022
In our last post about high voltage testing, we talked about relay types, density, and specifications. Now let's look at the possible test system..
Electronic Testing 101: The Correct Way to Use a Crosspoint Matrix
March 16, 2022
In our last blog post, "Electronic Testing 101: Switch Types & Configuration – Part 3," I provided details on what a matrix is and several different..
Operating Software and Programming Languages for the PXI/PXIe Platform
March 9, 2022
When it comes to the PXI and PXIe platforms, there are a few software options available depending on your requirements. The PXI standard defines the..
You Ask, We Answer; FAQs about Ground Connections to Pickering's PXI Switching
January 5, 2022
As an applications engineer at Pickering, I often receive questions from customers about how Pickering's PXI switching products are referenced to..
You Ask, We Answer; FAQs about Pickering's PXI/ PCI Shared Memory Driver
October 20, 2021
The support engineers at Pickering are here to answer your frequently asked questions (FAQs), from "how do I get started?" to "how do I install..
How to Introduce USB into a PXI Test Environment
June 21, 2021
Much has been said about integrating PXI products with LXI and VXI to create hybrid test systems, taking the best of each standard and combining it..