NI, Astronics team up to develop ATE sol'ns

National Instruments (NI) and Astronics Test Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics Corp., have joined forces to develop PXI-based products aimed at the aerospace and defence markets. The collaboration promises to deliver a portfolio targeting automated test equipment (ATE) applications.

The first product to be delivered as a result of the collaboration is the Astronics frequency time interval counter (FTIC) for PXI Express, modeled after the Astronics VXIbus 200MHz Universal Counter. Designed for full TPS compatibility, the instrument can replace existing VXI-based FTICs and deliver the same capability in a newer PXI-based subsystem. This upgrade was achieved by using the analogue circuitry, firmware and driver software in the existing VXI module. Once available, customers can purchase the Astronics FTIC for PXI Express and future products expected to become available as a result of the collaboration, as well as support service, through the worldwide NI sales channel.

The Astronics FTIC for PXI Express, modeled after the Astronics VXIbus 200MHz Universal Counter and designed for full TPS compatibility, can replace existing VXI-based FTICs and deliver the same capability in a newer PXI-based subsystem.