NI PXIe-5624
The NI PXIe-5624 is a high-performance signal analyzer module designed for precision and high-speed signal analysis within PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It is part of National Instruments’ portfolio of modular instruments, offering capabilities for detailed signal acquisition and analysis.
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Technical Specifications
- Channels:
- 2 channels per module
- Frequency Range:
- RF Input Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
- Resolution Bandwidth (RBW):
- 1 Hz to 40 MHz (selectable)
- Dynamic Range:
- Typical Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): -160 dBm/Hz (at 1 GHz, 10 MHz RBW)
- Sampling Rate:
- 5 GS/s (gigasamples per second)
- Vertical Resolution:
- 14 bits
- Input Coupling:
- AC coupling
- Input Impedance:
- 50 Ω
- Memory Depth:
- Up to 512 MB (megabytes)
- Triggering:
- Advanced triggering capabilities including edge, pulse width, and complex conditions
- Connectivity:
- PXIe interface for seamless integration with other PXIe instruments
Functional Features
- Wide Frequency Range:
- Covers RF input frequencies from 1 MHz to 6 GHz, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including communications, radar, and electronic warfare.
- High Sampling Rate:
- Provides sampling rates up to 5 GS/s, allowing for the capture of fast and transient signals with high precision.
- High Dynamic Range:
- Offers excellent dynamic range with a low DANL, enabling accurate measurement of weak signals amidst strong ones.
- Resolution Bandwidth (RBW):
- Selectable RBW from 1 Hz to 40 MHz provides flexibility for analyzing signals with various bandwidth requirements.
- Deep Memory:
- Up to 512 MB of memory per channel supports extensive data capture and detailed analysis over extended periods or high sampling rates.
- Advanced Triggering:
- Includes sophisticated triggering options to isolate specific signal events, such as edge, pulse width, and complex conditions.
- Versatile Input Coupling:
- AC coupling is available for handling a variety of signal types and measurement needs.
- Software Integration:
- Fully compatible with NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software platforms, facilitating efficient programming, control, and comprehensive data analysis.
Application Scenarios
- RF and Microwave Signal Analysis:
- Ideal for applications requiring analysis of RF and microwave signals up to 6 GHz, such as in communications systems, radar, and electronic warfare.
- Signal Integrity Testing:
- Useful for assessing the integrity of high-speed signal transmissions in electronic systems, ensuring reliable performance.
- Automated Test Systems:
- Suitable for integration into automated test systems for production testing and quality assurance, where high-speed and accurate signal analysis is crucial.
- Research and Development:
- Employed in R&D environments for analyzing complex signals, validating designs, and developing new technologies.
- Spectrum Analysis:
- Provides high-performance spectrum analysis for both narrowband and wideband signals, making it versatile for a range of signal analysis tasks.
- Debugging and Validation:
- Helps in debugging and validating electronic designs by capturing and analyzing signal anomalies and transient events with high accuracy.