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Tektronix Introduces New Signal Creation and AWG Control Software PlatformBEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today introduced a more convenient and flexible way for engineers to control signal sources and generate waveforms. The new PC-based SourceXpress platform allows users to easily setup, synchronize, and remotely control multiple arbitrary waveform generators and introduces a versatile plug-in architecture for waveform creation modules that will span a wide variety of applications from high speed serial and coherent optical to RF and wireless. The ability to create, generate, or replicate ideal, distorted, or "real-life" signals is essential in design, testing and operations of complex components, systems and experiments. The Tektronix AWG70000 Series of arbitrary waveform generators use direct synthesis to create a virtually unlimited number of analog or digital signals with up to 50 GS/s and 10-bit vertical resolution. A key challenge to date, however, has been keeping pace with the rapid change in the electronics industry and the wide variety of applications for signal sources. With its plug-in architecture, the SourceXpress simplifies development of new waveform creation modules for faster time to market as new applications emerge. Over time Tektronix plans to roll out an extensive library of modules to compliment the Generic Pre-Compensation and Multitone & Chirp plug-ins introduced today alongside SourceXpress. "The SourceXpress application takes signal source instrument control and waveform generation to the next level, unlocking the full potential of our AWGs," said Jim McGillivary, general manager RF and Component Solutions, Tektronix. "Rather than having large software platfoms for different applications, we are developing smaller waveform creation plug-ins that integrate into the AWG70000 user interface or on a PC using SourceXpress. This means customers can select only the modules they need for a particular application without the overhead and expense of features they don't need." Running on either a PC or an instrument directly, SourceXpress features the same interface as the native GUI of the AWG70000 series. Many applications require multiple signal sources, which all must be precisely coordinated. With SourceXpress uses can control multiple signal sources from one location for faster test set up and execution. Generic Pre-Compensation Plug-in Multitone & Chirp Plug-in Pricing & Availability Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook. About Tektronix Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has been at the forefront of the digital age for over 65 years. Join us on the journey of innovation at www.tektronix.com. Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130103/SF36616LOGO-b
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