NI and Astronics Collaborate to Revitalize Legacy Aerospace and Defense Test Systems
November 03 2015 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
The new Astronics Frequency Time Interval
Counter for PXI Express represents an early result of
collaboration, and additional legacy VXI to PXI instrument
migrations are planned
NI (Nasdaq: NATI) and Astronics Test Systems, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), today
announced their collaborative efforts to deliver PXI-based products
designed for the aerospace and defense community. The combination
of Astronics’ strength in test system integration and NI’s
leadership in PXI-based automated test systems is expected to
produce a best-in-class portfolio for automated test equipment
(ATE) applications.
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Astronics Frequency Time Interval Counter
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“We are focused on providing the latest technology to our
customers. This move from VXI to PXI will retain the investments
made in test program sets (TPSs) while providing a seamless upgrade
path for our popular legacy instruments,” said Jim Mulato,
president of Astronics Test Systems Inc. “The ability to
collaborate with NI, a leader in PXI, will be a tremendous boost to
the long-term sustainability of DoD test systems as we narrow the
gap between commercial and military products.”
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 200 MHz
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 analog 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.
“As creator of the PXI platform, and as a long-term technology
supplier to the aerospace and defense ATE community, we are excited
to see Astronics Test Systems VXI technology making its way into
PXI,” said Eric Starkloff, executive vice president of sales and
marketing at NI. “This collaboration to make available products
that support legacy capability along with our continuing investment
in software-designed and synthetic instruments will significantly
extend the life of current test programs.”
Both companies showcase their technology at AUTOTESTCON in
Maryland, November 2 – 5. For more information, visit
www.ni.com/pxi and www.astronicstestsystems.com
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation is a leading supplier of products to the
global aerospace, defense, consumer electronics and semiconductor
industries. Astronics’ products include advanced, high-performance
electrical power generation and distribution systems, lighting and
safety systems, avionics products, aircraft structures, engineering
design and systems certification, and automated test systems. The
company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Astronics Test Systems Inc.,
offers a full range of products and capabilities that include
integrated test solutions, custom designs, complete turnkey
hardware and software systems, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)
instrumentation, test software, and engineering solutions that
address test instrumentation obsolescence.
For more information on Astronics Corporation and Astronics Test
Systems, visit www.astronics.com and
www.astronicstestsystems.com.
About National Instruments
Since 1976, NI (www.ni.com) has made it possible for engineers
and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges
with powerful platform-based systems that accelerate productivity
and drive rapid innovation. Customers from a wide variety of
industries – from healthcare to automotive and from consumer
electronics to particle physics – use NI’s integrated hardware and
software platform to improve the world we live in.
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AstronicsJim Mulato,
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InstrumentsBeth Williams, 512-683-6394beth.williams@ni.com
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