NEW DELHI, INDIA: National Instruments announced early access support for testing 802.11ac WLAN chipsets and devices.

NI’s 802.11ac WLAN test solution provides flexibility in testing 802.11ac devices in addition to testing 802.11a/b/g/n devices. It works with a wide range of signal bandwidths including 20, 40, 80 and 80+80 160 MHz for both Tx and Rx for up to 4x4 MIMO configurations.

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“By supporting the latest WLAN standard, 802.11ac, we are demonstrating the power of NI’s software-defined, modular test systems,” said James Truchard, president, CEO and cofounder, National Instruments. “Our modular test platform delivers faster test times and lower total cost of ownership, and by combining it with LabVIEW, we help engineers address the latest emerging wireless standards.

802.11ac Solution Features
· Modulation formats up to 256 QAM
· 4x4 MIMO for both Tx and Rx
· Signal bandwidths including 20, 40, 80 and advanced 80+80 160 MHz
· Optional MAC features such as LDPC, STBC and AMPDU
· Automated test system development using NI LabVIEW, C or Microsoft Visual Studio

NI is working with several early access partners, including silicon suppliers, OEMs and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, to test the latest 802.11ac devices.