PXI-5152 Specifications

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty. Warranted specifications account for measurement uncertainties, temperature drift, and aging. Warranted specifications are ensured by design or verified during production and calibration.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

  • Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
  • Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.
  • Measured specifications describe the measured performance of a representative model.

Specifications in this document are Typical unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.

  • All filter settings
  • All impedance selections
  • Sample clock set to 1 GS/s
  • Real-Time Interleaved Sampling (TIS) mode provides a 2 GS/s real-time sample rate for a single channel
  • The module is warmed up for 15 minutes at ambient temperature
  • Calibration cycle is maintained
  • The PXI/PCI chassis fan speed is set to HIGH, the foam fan filters are removed if present, and the empty slots contain chassis slot blockers and filler panels. For more information about cooling, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users.

Vertical

Analog Input (Channel 0 and Channel 1)

Number of channels

Two (simultaneously sampled)

Connectors

BNC

Impedance and Coupling

Input Impedance (software-selectable)

50 Ω

50 Ω ±1.5%

1 MΩ

1 MΩ ±0.75% in parallel with a nominal capacitance of 22 pF

Input coupling

Software-selectable: AC, DC, GND

Voltage Levels

Table 1. Full Scale (FS) Input Range and Programmable Vertical Offset Range
Range (Vpk-pk) 50 Ω Offset (V) 1 MΩ Offset (V)
0.1 ±1 ±1
0.2
0.4
1
2 ±6 ±10
4 ±5
10 ±2
Maximum input overload

50 Ω

7 Vrms with |Peaks| ≤10 V

1 MΩ

|Peaks| ≤42 V

Accuracy

Resolution

8 bits

DC accuracy, warranted[1][2]

0.1 V to 1 V input range

±(1.26% of Input + 1.0% of FS + 500 µV)

2 V to 10 V input range

±(1.26% of Input + 1.0% of FS + 5 mV)

Programmable vertical offset accuracy[2]

±0.9% of offset setting, warranted

DC Drift, nominal[3]

0.1 V to 1 V input range

±(0.052% of Input + 100 µV) per °C

2 V to 10 V input range

±(0.052% of Input + 1.0 mV) per °C

Crosstalk
CH 0 to/from CH 1[4]

10 MHz

<-80 dB

100 MHz

<-60 dB

Ext Trig to CH 0 or CH 1[5]

10 MHz

<-80 dB

100 MHz

<-80 dB

Bandwidth and Transient Response

Bandwidth (-3 dB), warranted[6], [7]
0.1 V input range

50 Ω

165 MHz, typical

135 MHz minimum

1 MΩ

135 MHz, typical

110 MHz minimum

All other input ranges

50 Ω

340 MHz, typical

300 MHz minimum

1 MΩ

300 MHz, typical

260 MHz minimum

Rise/fall time[8]
0.1 V input range

50 Ω

2.4 ns

1 MΩ

2.8 ns [9]

All other input ranges

50 Ω

1.2 ns

1 MΩ

1.4 ns [9]

Bandwidth limit filter

20 MHz noise filter

AC coupling cutoff (-3 dB)[10]

50 Ω

106 kHz

1 MΩ

12 Hz

Figure 1. PXI-5152 Frequency Response, 50 Ω, 1 V, Measured

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Figure 2. PXI-5152 Frequency Response, 50 Ω, 1 V Input Range, Measured

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Figure 3. PXI-5152 Step Response, 50 Ω, 10 Vpk-pk through 0.2 Vpk-pk Input Range, Measured

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Figure 4. PXI-5152 Step Response, 50 Ω, 0.1 Vpk-pk Input Range, Measured

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Spectral Characteristics

ENOB[11]

Noise filter on

7.3

Noise filter off

7.1

Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD)[11]

Noise filter on

45 dB

Noise filter off

43 dB

Figure 5. PXI-5152 Dynamic Performance, 50 Ω, 1 Vpk-pk Range, 9.425 MHz, -1 dBFS Input Signal, Measured

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Figure 6. PXI-5152 TIS Dynamic Performance, 50 Ω, 1 Vpk-pk Range, 9.425 MHz, -1 dBFS Input Signal, Measured

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Noise

Table 2. RMS Noise[12]
Range (Vpk-pk) Noise Filter On Noise Filter Off
0.1 240 µVrms (0.24% FS) 320 µVrms (0.32% FS)
0.2 480 µVrms (0.24% FS) 600 µVrms (0.30% FS)
0.4 960 µVrms (0.24% FS) 1.12 mVrms (0.28% FS)
1 2.4 mVrms (0.24% FS) 2.6 mVrms (0.26% FS)
2 4.8 mVrms (0.24% FS) 6.0 mVrms (0.30% FS)
4 9.6 mVrms (0.24% FS) 11.2 mVrms (0.28% FS)
10 24 mVrms (0.24% FS) 26 mVrms (0.26% FS)

Channel-to-channel skew

<100 ps

Horizontal

Sample Clock

Sources

Internal

Onboard clock (internal VCSO) [13]

External

PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

Onboard Clock (Internal VCSO)

Sample rate range

Real-time sampling (single shot)[14]

15.26 kS/s to 1 GS/s

TIS[15] mode (single shot)

2 GS/s (single channel only)

Random interleaved sampling (RIS) mode[16]

2 GS/s to 20 GS/s in increments of 1 GS/s (repetitive waveforms only)

Timebase accuracy

Not phase-locked to Reference clock

±30 ppm within ±3 ºC of external calibration temperature, plus an additional ±7 ppm per ºC outside of ±3 ºC of external calibration temperature, warranted

Phase-locked to Reference clock

Equal to the Reference clock accuracy[17]

Sample clock delay range

±1 Sample clock period

Sample clock delay/adjustment resolution

≤5 ps

External Sample Clock

Sources

PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

Frequency range[18]

350 MHz to 1 GHz

Duty cycle tolerance

45% to 55%

Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock

Sources

PXI_CLK10 (PXI backplane connector)

PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

Frequency range[19]

5 MHz to 20 MHz in 1 MHz increments

Default: 10 MHz

Duty cycle tolerance

45% to 55%

Exported Reference Clock destinations

PXI_Trig <0..7> (backplane connector)

PFI 1 (front panel SMB connector)

Sample Clock and Reference Clock Input (PFI 0, Front Panel Connector)

Input voltage range

Sine wave: 0.65 Vpk-pk to 2.8 Vpk-pk

(0 dBm to 13 dBm)

Maximum input overload

7 V RMS with |Peaks| ≤10 V

Impedance

50 Ω

Coupling

AC

Reference Clock Output (PFI 1, Front Panel Connector)

Output impedance

50 Ω

Logic type

3.3 V CMOS, except when exporting 5 V

Maximum drive current

±24 mA

Trigger

Trigger types[20]

Edge

Window

Hysteresis

Video

Digital

Immediate

Software

Trigger sources

CH 0

CH 1

TRIG

PFI <0..1>

PXI_Trig <0..6>

PXI Star Trigger

Software

Time resolution

Onboard clock, time-to-digital conversion circuit (TDC) on

5 ps

Onboard clock, TDC off

1 ns

External clock, TDC off

External clock period

Minimum rearm time[21]

TDC on

8 µs

TDC off

1 µs

Holdoff

From ream time up to [(232 - 1) × Sample clock period]

Trigger delay

From 0 up to [(235 - 1) - Posttrigger Samples] × (1 / Sample Rate), in seconds

Analog Trigger

Trigger types

Edge

Window

Hysteresis

Sources

CH 0 (front panel BNC connector)

CH 1 (front panel BNC connector)

TRIG (front panel BNC connector)

Trigger level range[22]

CH 0, CH 1

100% FS

TRIG (External trigger)

±5 V

Voltage resolution

8 bits (1 in 256)

Trigger level accuracy[23]

CH 0, CH 1

±5% FS up to 10 MHz, warranted

TRIG (External trigger)

±1 V (±10% FS) up to 10 MHz, warranted

Edge trigger sensitivity[22], warranted

CH 0, CH 1

10% FS

TRIG (External trigger)

1.0 Vpp

Trigger jitter[23]

≤10 psrms, typical

≤20 psrms, maximum

Trigger filters

Low frequency reject (LF)

50 kHz

High frequency reject (HF)

50 KHz

Digital Trigger

Trigger type

Digital

Sources

PXI_Trig <0..6> (backplane connector)

PFI <0..1> (front panel SMB connectors)

PXI Star Trigger (backplane connector)

External Trigger Input (Front Panel Connector)

Connector

BNC

Impedance

1 MΩ in parallel with a nominal capacitance of 22 pF

Coupling

AC, DC

AC coupling cutoff (-3 dB)

12 Hz

Input voltage range

±5 V

Maximum input overload

|Peaks| ≤42 V

PFI 0 and PFI 1 (Programmable Function Interface, Front Panel Connectors)

Connector

SMB jack

Direction

Bidirectional

As an Input (Trigger)

Destination

Start trigger (acquisition arm)

Reference (stop) trigger

Arm reference trigger

Advance trigger

Input impedance

150 kΩ, nominal

VIH

2.0 V

VIL

0.8 V

Maximum input overload

-0.5 V to 5.5 V

Maximum frequency

25 MHz

As an Output (Event)

Sources

Start trigger (acquisition arm)

Reference (stop) trigger

End of record

Done (end of acquisition)

Probe compensation[24]

Output impedance

50 Ω

Logic type

3.3 V CMOS

Maximum drive current

±24 mA

Maximum frequency

25 MHz

Waveform Specifications

Table 3. Onboard Memory Size
Real-Time and RIS Modes Real-Time TIS Mode
8 MB standard (8 MS) per channel 8 MB standard (8 MS)
64 MB option (64 MS) per channel 64 MB option (64 MS)
256 MB option (256 MS) per channel 256 MB option (256 MS)
512 MB option (512 MS) per channel 512 MB option (512 MS)

Minimum record length

1 sample

Number of pretrigger samples

Zero up to full record length

Number of posttrigger samples

Zero up to full record length

Maximum number of records in onboard memory[26]

8 MB per channel

32,768

64 MB per channel

100,000

256 MB per channel

100,000

512 MB per channel

100,000

Allocated onboard memory per record

[(Record length × 1 byte/sample) + 400 bytes] rounded up to next multiple of 128 bytes

Calibration

External Calibration

External calibration calibrates the VCSO and the voltage reference. All calibration constants are stored in nonvolatile memory.

Self-Calibration

Self-calibration is done on software command. The calibration corrects for gain, offset, triggering, and timing errors for all input ranges.

Calibration Specifications

Interval for external calibration

2 years

Warm-up time[27]

15 minutes

Software

Driver Software

Driver support for the PXI-5152 was first available in NI-SCOPE 3.2.

NI-SCOPE is an IVI-compliant driver that allows you to configure, control, and calibrate the PXI-5152. NI-SCOPE provides application programming interfaces for many development environments.

Application Software

NI-SCOPE provides programming interfaces, documentation, and examples for the following application development environments:

  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows™/CVI™
  • Measurement Studio
  • Microsoft Visual C/C++
  • .NET (C# and VB.NET)

Interactive Soft Front Panel and Configuration

When you install NI-SCOPE on a 64-bit system, you can monitor, control, and record measurements from the PXI-5152 using InstrumentStudio.

InstrumentStudio is a software-based front panel application that allows you to perform interactive measurements on several different device types in a single program.

Note InstrumentStudio is supported only on 64-bit systems. If you are using a 32-bit system, use the NI-SCOPE–specific soft front panel instead of InstrumentStudio.

Interactive control of the PXI-5152 was first available via InstrumentStudio in NI-SCOPE and via the NI-SCOPE SFP in NI-SCOPE3.2. InstrumentStudio and the NI-SCOPE SFP are included on the NI-SCOPE media.

NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) also provides interactive configuration and test tools for the PXI-5152. MAX is included on the driver media.

TClk Specifications

You can use the NI TClk synchronization method and the NI-TClk driver to align the Sample clocks on any number of supported devices, in one or more chassis. For more information about TClk synchronization, refer to the NI-TClk Synchronization Help, which is located within the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help. For other configurations, including multichassis systems, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.

Intermodule SMC Synchronization Using NI-TClk for Identical Modules

Synchronization specifications are valid under the following conditions:

  • All modules are installed in one NI PXI-1042 chassis
  • The NI-TClk driver is used to align the Sample clocks of each module.
  • All parameters are set to identical values for each module.
  • Modules are synchronized without using an external Sample clock.
  • Sample clock set to 1 GS/s and all filters are disabled.
Note Although you can use NI-TClk to synchronize non-identical SMC-based modules, these specifications apply only to synchronizing identical modules.

Skew[28]

500 ps

Skew after manual adjustment

≤5 ps

Sample clock delay/adjustment resolution

≤5 ps

Power

Current draw

+3.3 VDC

1.1 A

+5 VDC

1.9 A

+12 VDC

500 mA

-12 VDC

210 mA

Total power

21.65 W

Physical

Dimensions

3U, one-slot, PXI module

21.6 cm × 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm

(8.5 in × 0.8 in × 5.1 in)

Weight

462 g (16.3 oz)

Figure 7. PXI-5152 Dimensions

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Environment

Environment

Maximum altitude

2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Pollution Degree

2

Indoor use only.

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range

0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

-40 °C to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Shock and Vibration

Operational shock

30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)

Random vibration

Operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.31 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64.)

Nonoperating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.46 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Compliance and Certifications

Safety Compliance Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
  • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
  • EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (per CISPR 11), Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

EU and UK Customers

  • 1378 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

    • 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

  • 1378 中国RoHS— NI符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于NI中国RoHS合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)

    • 1 Programmable vertical offset = 0 V.

    2 Within ±5 °C of self-calibration temperature.

    3 Use DC drift to calculate errors when temperature changes more than ±5 °C since the last self-calibration.

    4 Measured on one channel with test signal applied to another channel, with same range setting on both channels.

    5 10 V signal applied to external trigger channel. Applies to all ranges on CH 0 and CH 1.

    6 Bandwidth for 0 to 30 °C. Reduce by 0.25% per °C above 30 °C for all input ranges. Filter off for all input ranges.

    7 Normalized to 51 kHz.

    8 Filter off.

    9 50 Ω terminator connected to front panel BNC connector.

    10 50 Ω source assumed.

    11 1 V input range, 10 MHz, -1 dBFS input signal. Includes the 2nd through the 5th harmonics.

    12 50 Ω terminator connected to input.

    13 Internal Sample clock is locked to the Reference clock or derived from the onboard VCSO.

    14 Divide by n decimation used for all rates less than 1 GS/s.

    15 TIS is a type of real-time sampling that is sometimes called ping-pong.

    16 RIS is a type of equivalent-time sampling.

    17 Refer to your chassis specifications for the Reference clock accuracy.

    18 Divide by n decimation available where 1 ≤ n ≤ 65,535. For more information about the Sample clock and decimation, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.

    19 The PLL Reference clock frequency must be accurate to ±50 ppm.

    20 Refer to the following sources and the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help for more information about which sources are available for each trigger type.

    21 Holdoff set to 0. Onboard Sample clock at maximum rate.

    22 DC to 300 MHz.

    23 Within ±5 °C of self-calibration temperature.

    24 1 kHz, 50% duty cycle square wave. PFI 1 only.

    25 Single-record mode and multiple-record mode.

    26 It is possible to exceed these numbers if you fetch records while acquiring data. For more information, refer to the High-Speed Digitizers Help.

    27

    28 Caused by clock and analog path delay differences. No manual adjustment performed.