Getting Started : "NanoSemi integration in IQSTAR"

To perform some DPD measurement and characterisation, NanoSemi proposes two algorithms named Single-Band and Dual-Band, that can be used in IQSTAR.

This topic will discuss about how to install and use those algorithms from scratch.

  • NanoSemi Single-Band | Dual-Band installation from NI software:

    The first step is to install NI Package manager, available on the official NI website (https://www.ni.com/fr-fr/support/downloads/software-products/download.package-manager.html).

    Then, searching for "NanoSemi" will output the two modules that can be installed, Single-Band RF Power Amplifier Linearizer or Dual-Band RF Power Amplifier Linearizer.

  • After installation, open the explorer and search for the corresponding .dll file.
    • Single-Band : nstdpd.dll
    • Double-Band : nstdpd2.dll
    Those dll files are often located in DRIVE:\NanoSemi\bin, for example with the Single-Band DPD:

  • Next, the folder containing this dll file should be known by IQSTAR as a path, declared in the environment variable panel.
    Note: Copy or remember the folder path.
    This can be done as following : in a windows explorer, right clic on This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings :

    Then : Environment Variables > in the lower list (System variables) locate "Path" > Edit > New > and paste here the dll folder path. Now IQSTAR is able to communicate with the NanoSemi dll.