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NI PXIe-5622

The NI PXIe-5622 is a high-performance signal analyzer module designed for precise and high-speed signal analysis within PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It is part of National Instruments’ family of modular instruments, offering advanced capabilities for capturing and analyzing complex signals.

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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 broad range of signal analysis applications.
  • High Sampling Rate:
    • Provides sampling rates up to 5 GS/s, enabling the capture of fast and transient signals with high precision.
  • High Dynamic Range:
    • Offers excellent dynamic range with a low DANL, allowing for accurate analysis of weak signals in the presence of strong signals.
  • Resolution Bandwidth (RBW):
    • Selectable RBW from 1 Hz to 40 MHz provides flexibility for analyzing signals with different bandwidth requirements.
  • Deep Memory:
    • Up to 512 MB of memory supports extensive data capture and detailed signal analysis over extended periods.
  • Advanced Triggering:
    • Includes sophisticated triggering options to isolate specific signal events, aiding in precise data capture and analysis.
  • Versatile Input Coupling:
    • AC coupling is available for a wide range of signal types and measurement needs.
  • Software Integration:
    • Fully compatible with NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software platforms, enabling efficient programming, control, and data analysis.

Application Scenarios

  • RF and Microwave Signal Analysis:
    • Ideal for analyzing RF and microwave signals up to 6 GHz in applications such as communications, radar, and electronic warfare.
  • Signal Integrity Testing:
    • Suitable for testing and ensuring the integrity of high-speed signal transmissions in electronic systems.
  • Automated Test Systems:
    • Can be integrated into automated test systems for production testing and quality assurance where high-speed and accurate signal analysis is crucial.
  • Research and Development:
    • Useful in R&D environments for analyzing complex signals, validating designs, and developing new technologies.
  • Spectrum Analysis:
    • Provides high-performance spectrum analysis for a wide range of signals, from narrowband to wideband.
  • Debugging and Validation:
    • Helps in debugging and validating electronic designs by capturing and analyzing signal anomalies and transient events.

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