AUTOTESTCON Technical Program Features LXI Panel Discussion, "Test Applications Using LXI Instruments," at AUTOTESTCON 2008

NIWOT, CO--(Marketwire - August 21, 2008) - The 2008 AUTOTESTCON Technical Program will feature an LXI panel discussion Wednesday, September 10, 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM, in Room 150AB, entitled "Test Applications Using LXI Instruments." The panel discussion will be moderated by Test & Measurement World editor Rick Nelson and will discuss how to create more powerful test systems, in less time, with greater flexibility using LXI products. The panel will consist of engineers from Agilent, National Instruments, The MathWorks, and VXI Technology.

The Consortium will also showcase two new demonstrations of LXI test and measurement capabilities. These demonstrations will highlight LXI's versatility, ease-of-use, and performance advantages. AUTOTESTCON 2008 runs from September 8th to the 11th.

--  Class B Timing Synchronization. This demonstration will show how LXI
    instruments can be synchronized over LAN using IEEE 1588. Three Class B
    devices will be synchronized in order to take a photo of a moving object
    from two sides at once, using off the shelf Ethernet (LAN) exclusively. A
    white paper will be available describing the effects of multiple LAN
    configurations.
    
--  Antenna Measurement. This demonstration will show how the LXI Class B
    standard can be used to extend the distance between instruments in excess
    of 1,000 feet, using a LAN connection and LXI-enabled LAN triggering, which
    maintains synchronization and speed over large distances.
    

Introduced in 2005, the LXI Standard has been rapidly adopted by more than 50 companies, representing a who's who of the test and measurement industry. They recognize LXI as the natural evolution of the test and measurement instrument interface, making it easier for test system designers and integrators to create faster, more efficient systems. To date, more than 500 products have been certified as being compliant with the LXI Standard, and annual sales of LXI-equipped test and measurement equipment now exceed $200 million (US).

About LXI and the LXI Consortium

The LXI Standard creates new capabilities that optimize test throughput, overall system performance, and cost efficiency in a way that allows engineers to build powerful, web-enabled test systems in less time. The LXI Consortium, a not-for-profit corporation comprised of leading test and measurement companies, manages the Standard. The group's goals are to develop, support, and promote the LXI Standard. LXI's flexible packaging, high-speed I/O, and standardized use of LAN connectivity address a broad range of commercial, industrial, aerospace, and military applications.

Additional information about LXI-compliant products as well as licensing, specifications, and Consortium membership is available at www.lxistandard.org.

Contact Information: EDITORIAL CONTACTS: Joel Goldstein Goldstein Group Communications, for LXI Consortium 1-216-573-2300 Bob Helsel LXI Consortium 1-303-652-2571