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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.

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