National Instruments RF and Microwave Signal Generators and Power Meters
NI PXI-5671: 2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator
The NI PXI-5671 is a 2.7 GHz RF vector signal generator module featuring quadrature digital upconversion for efficient waveform generation, significantly reducing download and signal generation times. It offers 16-bit resolution arbitrary waveform generation at 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated), up to 512 MB of memory, and 20 MHz real-time bandwidth.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz
- Resolution: 16-bit
- Arbitrary Waveform Generation: 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated)
- Memory: 32, 256, or 512 MB
- Real-time Bandwidth: 20 MHz
- Time Base: High-stability 10 MHz OCXO
- Frequency Stability: ±20 ppb
- Frequency Accuracy: ±50 ppb
- Output Power: -145 dBm to +10 dBm
Features:
- Supports custom and standard modulation formats (AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, MSK, GMSK, PSK, QPSK, PAM, QAM).
- Includes Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW for signal generation, analysis, and processing.
- Compact, 3-slot 3U PXI module, integrates seamlessly with PXI systems.
- Ideal for scientific research, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace/defense, and semiconductor test applications.
Software & Operating Systems:
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/2000
- Recommended Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI
- Included Software: Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW, NI-RFSG driver
Ordering Information:
- NI PXI-5671 (32 MB memory): 779079-02
- NI PXI-5671 (256 MB memory): 779079-03
- NI PXI-5671 (512 MB memory): 779079-04
- Includes PXI-5610, PXI-5441, NI-RFSG, Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW, and cables.
NI PXIe-5672: 2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator
The NI PXIe-5672 is a 2.7 GHz RF vector signal generator with quadrature digital upconversion, offering efficient waveform generation and reduced download times. It provides 16-bit resolution arbitrary waveform generation at 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated), up to 512 MB of memory, and 20 MHz instantaneous signal bandwidth.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz
- Resolution: 16-bit
- Arbitrary Waveform Generation: 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated)
- Memory: 32, 256, or 512 MB
- Real-time Bandwidth: 20 MHz
- Stream-from-disk capability: Full bandwidth
- Time Base: High-stability 10 MHz OCXO
- Frequency Stability: ±20 ppb
- Frequency Accuracy: ±50 ppb
- Output Power: -145 dBm to +10 dBm
Features:
- Supports standard modulation formats (AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, MSK, GMSK, PSK, QPSK, PAM, QAM).
- High-speed data streaming via PXI Express, enabling continuous RF generation from disk or memory.
- Capable of streaming continuous waveforms from disk for over five hours.
- Quadrature digital upconversion minimizes quadrature error using an FPGA.
- Ideal for broadcast video test, record/playback, and BER testing.
Software & Operating Systems:
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/Vista (32- and 64-bit)/XP/2000
- Recommended Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI
- Included Software: Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW, NI-RFSG driver
Ordering Information:
- NI PXIe-5162 (32 MB memory): 779900-01
- NI PXIe-5162 (256 MB memory): 779900-02
- NI PXIe-5162 (512 MB memory): 779900-03
- Includes Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW and NI-RFSG instrument driver software.
NI PXIe-5673: Vector Signal Generator
The NI PXIe-5673 is a wide bandwidth 6.6 GHz RF vector signal generator, capable of generating a variety of signals with its advanced modulation capabilities. It supports stream-from-disk for waveforms up to several terabytes.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 85 MHz to 6.6 GHz
- Bandwidth: >100 MHz
- RF Power: Up to +10 dBm
- Phase Noise: -112 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset)
- Tuning Time: <7.5 ms
- Stream-from-disk: Full bandwidth (100 MS/s)
Features:
- Generates various modulation formats including AM, FM, CPM, ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM (4, 16, 64, 256), multitone, and arbitrary waveforms.
- Supports standard-specific software for GPS, GSM/EDGE/WCDMA, WLAN, WiMAX, DVB-C/H/C, ISDB-T, ZigBee.
- Fast waveform downloads via x4 PCI Express interface (up to 800 MB/s).
- Enables phase-coherent generation by synchronizing up to four NI PXIe-5673 units for MIMO and beamforming applications.
- RF record and playback capabilities when combined with a PXI RF vector signal analyzer.
- High-performance signal generation with good dynamic range and phase noise performance.
Architecture & Software:
- Architecture: Direct RF upconversion from differential baseband I and Q signals, utilizing NI PXIe-5611, NI PXI-5652, and NI PXIe-5450 components.
- Operating System: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000
- Included Software: NI Modulation Toolkit, NI-RFSG driver
- Programming API: LabVIEW Real-Time, LabWindows™/CVI, C++/.NET
Ordering Information:
- NI PXIe-5673 (128 MB onboard memory): 780418-01
- NI PXIe-5673 (512 MB onboard memory): 780418-02
- 2x2 MIMO extension kit with 512 MB onboard memory: 780485-01
NI PXI-565x Series: RF and Microwave Signal Generators with Modulation Capability
The NI PXI-565x series (PXI-5650, PXI-5651, PXI-5652) offers continuous-wave (CW) RF and microwave signal generation with modulation capabilities, extending PXI waveform generation up to 6.6 GHz. These generators provide exceptional phase noise and signal jitter.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 6.6 GHz
- Tuning Speed: Less than 2 ms typical
- Frequency Resolution: Less than 1 ppb
- Phase Noise: -110 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset) typical
- Modulation Types: FM, 2-FSK, OOK
- Modulating Waveforms: Sine, triangle, square, 31-order PRBS, user-defined 1020-bit.
Features:
- Utilizes Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) for high-resolution frequency hopping and phase-continuous sweeping.
- Ideal for clocking nonstandard sample rates and characterization applications.
- Supports analog and digital modulation through the onboard DDS circuit.
- Seamless integration with PXI systems.
- Detailed specifications provided for spectral purity, power level accuracy, modulation parameters (FM, FSK, OOK), and more.
Software & Operating Systems:
- Operating Systems: Not explicitly stated for the series, but compatible with PXI environments.
- Recommended Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI
- Included Software: NI-RFSG driver
Ordering Information:
- NI PXI-5652: 779670-02
- NI PXI-5651: 779670-01
- NI PXI-5650: 779670-00
- Includes NI-RFSG instrument driver software.
NI PXI-5690: 3 GHz RF Preamplifier
The NI PXI-5690 is a 2-channel RF preamplifier designed to optimize dynamic range and sensitivity in RF vector signal analyzers. It offers fixed and programmable gain, along with a software-enabled bypass feature.
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
- Extended Noise Floor: -165 dBm/Hz (for PXI-5660)
- Channel 0 Gain: 30 dB fixed
- Channel 1 Gain: -10 to +20 dB programmable
- Channel 0 Noise Figure: Typical 5 dB
- Bypass Loss: Typical -1.5 dB
Features:
- Extends testing and monitoring capability of RF analyzers to lower signal levels.
- Programmable bypass feature allows monitoring of very weak and strong signals.
- Channel 0 provides fixed gain with low noise figure and flat frequency response.
- Channel 1 offers a programmable gain path with an adjustable attenuator or a direct path bypass.
- Designed for connection to RF vector signal analyzers such as the NI PXI-5660.
Software & Operating Systems:
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/NT/2000
- Recommended Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI
- Included Software: NI-5690 driver
Ordering Information:
- NI PXI-5690: 779465-01
- Includes cable for PXI-5660 connection and NI-5690 driver software.
NI USB-5680: 6 GHz True RMS Power Meter with Bus-Powered USB Connectivity
The NI USB-5680 is a 6 GHz true RMS power meter offering high measurement accuracy and a wide dynamic range. It is ideal for measuring the power of continuous wave (CW) signals and path loss measurements.
Key Specifications:
- Measurement Type: True RMS, Diode power meter
- Power Range: -40 to +23 dBm
- Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 6 GHz
- Channel Bandwidth: 10 and 100 Hz typical
- Accuracy: ±0.13 dB (<+18 dBm), ±0.18 dB (>+18 dBm)
- Linearity: <3 percent sensor linearity
- Standing Wave Ratio: <1.2 (to 6 GHz)
- Power Consumption: 100 mA typical (USB powered)
Features:
- Dual-path architecture provides 63 dB of dynamic range for improved accuracy.
- Offers better than ±0.18 dB linearity across all frequency ranges and power levels.
- Flexible API suitable for automated test applications.
- Compact size and USB connectivity enable use with laptops in production and field applications.
- Easy integration with PC and PXI systems.
- Calibration: Gain and offset self-calibration, 1-year external calibration cycle.
Software & Operating Systems:
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000
- Recommended Software: LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI
- Included Software: NI-568x driver (soft front panel and API)
Ordering Information:
- NI USB-5680: 780167-01
- Includes NI-568x driver featuring soft front panel and API for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C, C++, and .NET.
