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Phase Matrix Completes Development of PXI-Based RF/Microwave Upconverter/Synthesizer Modules as part of SBIR Contract

Dépèche transmise le 12 septembre 2011 par Business Wire

Phase Matrix Completes Development of PXI-Based RF/Microwave Upconverter/Synthesizer Modules as part of SBIR Contract

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phase Matrix, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Instruments (NATI), announced the 2.5 completion of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. The contract entails the development of a family of radio frequency (RF) and microwave upconverter/synthesizer modules in support of small form factor PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) applications for automated test. The development effort was sponsored by NAVAIR PMA 260D. The modules are intended for use in portable and transportable synthetic-instrument test-and-measurement (T&M) systems, as well as embedded applications, for both military and commercial applications within the L to Ka microwave frequency bands. In addition to the 2.5 completion of the SBIR project, Phase Matrix is working with early adopters on the phase-three commercialization of this technology.

“The achievement of this industry first RF and microwave stimulus capability in a PXI format will further solidify Phase Matrix’s position as a premier supplier of modular open-architecture RF and microwave instrumentation.”

Phase Matrix’s SBIR Program Manager Dr. Michael Granieri stated, “The completion of this project opens up an exciting marketplace for Phase Matrix and National Instruments in the development and application of upconverter/synthesizer modules in support of highly mobile PXI-based test systems." Mr. Pete Pragastis, Phase Matrix’s General Manager, stated, “The achievement of this industry first RF and microwave stimulus capability in a PXI format will further solidify Phase Matrix’s position as a premier supplier of modular open-architecture RF and microwave instrumentation.”

Phase Matrix, Inc. (www.phasematrix.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Instruments and designs and manufactures RF and microwave T&M instruments, subsystems, and components. The company operates in a modern 25,000 + sq. ft. facility within the “golden triangle” of Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. Phase Matrix's senior management consists of experienced individuals who have successfully designed, managed, and delivered world-class, high-quality, dual-use products in support of both commercial and military applications.

National Instruments (www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype, and deploy systems for measurement, automation, and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with its largest customer representing approximately 4 percent of revenue in 2010 and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has approximately 5,500 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 12 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America.