NI PXIe-5172
The NI PXIe-5172 is a high-performance digitizer module designed for advanced signal acquisition and analysis within PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It is part of National Instruments’ portfolio of modular instruments, offering capabilities for precise and high-speed measurement tasks.
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Technical Specifications
- Channels:
- 2 channels per module
- Bandwidth:
- Analog Bandwidth: 1 GHz
- Sampling Rate:
- Up to 5 GS/s (gigasamples per second) per channel
- Vertical Resolution:
- 12 bits
- Vertical Range:
- Voltage Range: ±100 mV to ±5 V (full-scale)
- Input Coupling:
- AC and DC coupling options
- Input Impedance:
- 50 Ω or 1 MΩ (selectable)
- Memory Depth:
- Up to 512 MB (megabytes) per channel
- Triggering:
- Advanced triggering capabilities including edge, pulse width, and complex conditions
- Timebase:
- Adjustable with fine resolution for accurate timing control
- Connectivity:
- PXIe interface for integration with other PXIe instruments
Functional Features
- High-Speed Sampling:
- Supports sampling rates up to 5 GS/s per channel, allowing for precise capture and analysis of fast and transient signals.
- High Bandwidth:
- Provides 1 GHz of analog bandwidth, enabling accurate measurement of high-frequency signals and complex waveforms.
- High Vertical Resolution:
- 12-bit vertical resolution ensures detailed signal measurement and improved accuracy.
- Deep Memory:
- Up to 512 MB of memory per channel facilitates extensive data capture and detailed signal analysis over extended periods or at high sampling rates.
- Advanced Triggering:
- Offers sophisticated triggering capabilities to isolate specific signal events, including edge, pulse width, and complex triggering conditions, for precise data capture.
- Versatile Input Coupling:
- Features both AC and DC coupling options to accommodate a variety of signal types and measurement needs.
- Software Integration:
- Compatible with NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software, enabling efficient programming, control, and comprehensive data analysis.
Application Scenarios
- High-Speed Signal Acquisition:
- Ideal for capturing and analyzing high-speed and high-frequency signals in applications such as communications, electronics, and semiconductor testing.
- Automated Test Systems:
- Suitable for use in automated test systems where high-speed, high-resolution signal acquisition is critical for production and quality control.
- Debugging and Validation:
- Useful for debugging and validating electronic designs by capturing transient events and signal anomalies with precision.
- Research and Development:
- Employed in research and development environments for analyzing high-speed signals and aiding in the development and validation of new technologies.
- Signal Integrity Testing:
- Valuable for testing and ensuring the integrity of high-speed signal transmissions in electronic systems.
- Complex Signal Analysis:
- Beneficial for scenarios requiring detailed analysis of complex signals, including precise timing and amplitude measurements.