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NI PXIe-5110

The NI PXIe-5110 is a high-performance oscillograph (oscilloscope) module designed for high-speed signal acquisition and analysis within PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It is part of National Instruments’ modular instrumentation lineup and is known for its precision, high-speed capabilities, and flexibility in a variety of measurement applications.

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Technical Specifications

  • Channels:
    • 2 channels per module
  • Bandwidth:
    • Analog Bandwidth: 500 MHz
  • Sampling Rate:
    • Up to 2.5 GS/s (gigasamples per second) per channel
  • Vertical Resolution:
    • 8 bits
  • Vertical Range:
    • Voltage Range: ±1 V to ±10 V (full-scale)
  • Input Coupling:
    • AC and DC coupling options
  • Input Impedance:
    • 50 Ω or 1 MΩ (selectable)
  • Memory Depth:
    • Up to 256 MB (mega samples) per channel
  • Triggering:
    • Advanced triggering capabilities including edge, pulse width, and other complex trigger conditions
  • Timebase:
    • Adjustable timebase with fine resolution for accurate timing control
  • Connectivity:
    • PXIe interface for seamless integration with other PXIe instruments

Functional Features

  • High-Speed Sampling:
    • Provides high-speed sampling rates up to 2.5 GS/s per channel, allowing for detailed capture and analysis of fast and transient signals.
  • High Bandwidth:
    • With a 500 MHz analog bandwidth, the PXIe-5110 can accurately measure and analyze high-frequency signals, making it suitable for complex signal testing.
  • Deep Memory:
    • Features up to 256 MB of memory per channel, which facilitates extensive data capture and in-depth signal analysis over long periods or at high sample rates.
  • Advanced Triggering:
    • Includes sophisticated triggering options to isolate specific signal events, which is essential for precise data capture and analysis.
  • Versatile Input Coupling:
    • Provides both AC and DC coupling options to handle a wide range of signal types and measurement needs.
  • Software Integration:
    • Fully compatible with NI LabVIEW and other NI software platforms, enabling efficient programming, control, and analysis of measurement data.

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 integration into automated test systems where high-speed, precise signal acquisition is required for production, research, and development.
  • Debugging and Validation:
    • Useful for debugging and validating electronic designs by capturing transient events and signal anomalies with high accuracy.
  • Research and Development:
    • Employed in R&D environments for testing and analyzing high-speed signals, helping to develop and validate new technologies and designs.
  • Signal Integrity Testing:
    • Valuable for assessing and ensuring the integrity of high-speed signal transmissions and electronic systems.
  • Complex Signal Analysis:
    • Beneficial in scenarios requiring advanced signal analysis capabilities, including detailed timing and amplitude measurements.

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