What Are NI PXI Oscilloscopes?

PXI oscilloscope models

PXI Oscilloscopes are flexible, modular, software‐defined instruments designed for both time‐ and frequency‐domain measurements. They feature advanced triggering modes, deep onboard memory, and a driver software API with data streaming and signal analysis functions.

Capture and Visualize Signals Digitally

Oscilloscope measurement in InstrumentStudio

PXI Oscilloscopes come with NI InstrumentStudio™ software, an interactive, ready-to-run front panel for visualizing measurements. You can easily customize triggers and channels while monitoring and debugging the instrument in parallel with running code.

Sync Multiple Instruments

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Channel expansion allows PXI Oscilloscopes of the same model to be hardware synchronized for high-density applications with the NI-SCOPE driver. Using hardware-timed triggers over the PXI backplane and NI’s patented NI-TClk technology, synchronize across multiple instruments or chassis.

Maximize Channel Density

High channel count with multiple PXI Oscilloscopes

Scale channel count with a high-performance, cost-effective solution ideal for high-speed and simultaneous sampling. PXI Oscilloscopes offer up to eight channels per module, and PXI systems optimize space and ensure accurate measurements by minimizing timing skew and enabling precise synchronization.

Store and Process Extensive Data

PXI oscilloscopes

PXI Oscilloscopes feature deep onboard memory for high-resolution, long-duration signal capture, and multiple acquisitions from single or parallel channels. High-speed streaming ensures efficient data transfer, minimizing loss and enabling real-time processing for complex tests.

Avoid System Downtime

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Patented NI CableSense™ Technology, unlike traditional TDR instruments, allows real-time monitoring of signal paths on a PXI Oscilloscope within your test system. It detects deviations from a known golden setup without altering connections, reducing downtime and enhancing reliability.

Build a system with the NI System Advisor

Try the PXI Advisor

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Use the NI advisor to configure your PXI system, including chassis, controller, modules, software, services, and accessories. Check compatibility, save your setup, share it with your team, and streamline quoting and purchasing.

 

Fundamentals of Building a Test System

 

Defining a test strategy and planning system investments are critical to reducing cost, optimizing your test-investment life cycle, and maximizing efficiency. Learn test strategies, best practices, and design trade-offs for your test systems.

Free Included Software

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NI PXI instruments include: 

  • Ready-to-run instrument panels to control and monitor multiple PXI instruments in a single environment using NI InstrumentStudio™ software
  • Instrument drivers to simplify setup and programming with example programs for NI LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, C#, and more

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