NI PXIe-5160
The NI PXIe-5160 is a high-performance digitizer module designed for advanced signal acquisition within PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It is part of National Instruments’ high-speed data acquisition and analysis family, offering precision and versatility for capturing complex waveforms.
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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 1 GB (gigabyte) per channel
- Triggering:
- Advanced triggering capabilities, including edge, pulse width, and complex conditions
- Timebase:
- Adjustable with high resolution for accurate timing control
- Connectivity:
- PXIe interface for seamless integration with other PXIe instruments
Functional Features
- High-Speed Sampling:
- Capable of sampling at up to 5 GS/s per channel, which is essential for capturing fast-changing and high-frequency signals.
- High Bandwidth:
- Offers 1 GHz of analog bandwidth, allowing for accurate measurement of high-frequency signals and detailed analysis of complex waveforms.
- High Vertical Resolution:
- 12-bit vertical resolution provides finer signal detail and improved measurement accuracy.
- Deep Memory:
- Up to 1 GB of memory per channel allows for extensive data capture and detailed signal analysis over longer time periods or at higher sampling rates.
- Advanced Triggering:
- Includes advanced triggering options to isolate specific signal events or conditions, aiding in precise data capture and analysis.
- Versatile Input Coupling:
- Provides both AC and DC coupling options to accommodate 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 comprehensive analysis of acquired data.
Application Scenarios
- High-Speed Signal Acquisition:
- Ideal for capturing and analyzing very fast 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 and high-resolution signal acquisition is critical for production, research, and development.
- Debugging and Validation:
- Useful for debugging and validating electronic designs by capturing detailed transient events and anomalies with high accuracy.
- Research and Development:
- Employed in R&D environments for the development and validation of new technologies and designs, providing detailed insights into high-speed signal behavior.
- 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.