PXI-5402 Specifications

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Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

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.

Specifications are Nominal unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted:

Ambient temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C
Analog filter enabled
Interpolation set to maximum allowed factor for a given sample rate
Signals terminated with 50 Ω
Full operating temperature range

Typical specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted:

Ambient temperature range of 15 °C to 35 °C

CH 0

Number of channels	1
Connector type	BNC

Output Voltage

Maximum voltage	±5 V (ACpk + DC)
DAC resolution	14 bits

Amplitude and Offset

Amplitude range^[1]
50 Ω load	5.64 mVpk-pk to 10 Vpk-pk
High-impedance load	11.28 mVpk-pk to 20 Vpk-pk

Amplitude resolution

<0.06% (0.004 dB) of amplitude range

Offset range^[2]
Square waveforms	±50% of amplitude range
All other waveforms	±5 V

Accuracy

AC amplitude accuracy^[3]

+2.0% of amplitude +1 mV

-1.0% of amplitude -1 mV

Offset accuracy^[4]

±0.5% of offset ±2 mV±0.5% of amplitude

Output Characteristics

Output impedance	Software-selectable: 50 Ω or 75 Ω
Output enable	Software-selectable: When the output path is disabled, the CH 0 output is terminated to ground with a 1 W resistor with a value equal to the selected output impedance
Maximum output overload	The CH 0 output can be connected to a 50 Ω, ±12 V source without sustaining any damage. No damage occurs if the CH 0 output is shorted to ground indefinitely.
Waveform summing	Outputs of multiple PXI-5402 signal generators can be connected together
Phase adjustment	-180° to +180°
Digital interpolation filter^[5]	Software-selectable: Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter with available interpolation factors of 2 or 4
Analog filter	Software-selectable: 7-pole elliptical filter
Frequency resolution	0.355 μHz

Maximum Frequencies for Common Functions

Maximum frequencies^[6]
Sine	20 MHz
Square	20 MHz
Ramp	1 MHz
Triangle	1 MHz
User-defined^[7]	20 MHz

Maximum sample rate
Sine	400 MS/s
Square	400 MS/s
Ramp	100 MS/s
Triangle	100 MS/s
User-defined^[7]	400 MS/s
Noise	100 MS/s

Sine Waves

Spectral characteristics may degrade when offset is applied.
Spectral characteristics at low amplitudes are limited by a -148 dBm/Hz noise floor.
Output amplitude of -1 dBFS is used for all spectral specifications.

Passband flatness^[8]

±0.4 dB (±5%)

The data presented in the following figures were acquired with the Rohde & Schwarz NRVS Power Meter using the NRV-Z51 Thermal Power Sensor.

1378 — Figure 1. Passband Flatness, Expected Voltage 10 Vpk-pk (23.98 dBm)

Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR)^[9] with harmonics^[10]
<10 MHz	50 dB, typical
10 MHz to 20 MHz	45 dB, typical

SFDR^[9] without harmonics^[11]

70 dB, typical

Total harmonic distortion (THD)^[12]

DC to 1 MHz
≤1.66 Vpk-pk	–60 dBc, typical
>1.66 Vpk-pk	–58 dBc, typical

1 MHz to 20 MHz
≤1.66 Vpk-pk	–41 dBc
>1.66 Vpk-pk	–32 dBc

Signal to Noise and Distortion (SINAD)^[11]

DC to 1 MHz
≤1.66 Vpk-pk	58 dBc
>1.66 Vpk-pk	58 dBc

1 MHz to 20 MHz
≤1.66 Vpk-pk	41 dBc
>1.66 Vpk-pk	32 dBc

Average noise density

–114 dBm/Hz

Phase noise density^[13]
100 Hz	–100 dBc/Hz
1 kHz	–110 dBc/Hz
10 kHz	–120 dBc/Hz

Jitter (RMS)^[14]

<4.0 ps rms

Square Waves

Pulse response
Rise/fall time	<12 ns, typical
Aberration (undershoot/overshoot)	<5%, typical

Duty cycle^[15]
<10 MHz	20% to 80%
10 MHz to 20 MHz	50%

Jitter (RMS)^[16]
<2 MHz	0.01% of period + 500 ps, typical
≥2 MHz	0.1% of period + 70 ps

User-Defined Waves

Waveform size

16,384 samples

Frequency List Mode

Frequency steps	1 to 58,235 steps
Step duration	1 ms to 21 s

Sample Clock

Source^[17]

Onboard VCXO

Frequency accuracy^[18]

±25 ppm

Interpolation^[19]

1 (off)

Destinations^[20]

SYNC OUT/PFI 0 (BNC front panel connector)

PFI 1 (BNC front panel connector)

PXI_Trig<0..6> (backplane connector)

Maximum frequency^[21]
SYNC OUT/PFI 0	100 MHz
PFI 1	100 MHz
PXI_Trig<0..6>	20 MHz

Jitter^[21]
SYNC OUT/PFI 0	6 ps rms, typical
PFI 1	12 ps rms, typical

Duty cycle^[21]
SYNC OUT/PFI 0	25% to 65%
PFI 1	25% to 65%

Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock

Sources^[22]	REF IN (BNC front panel connector) PXI_CLK10 (backplane connector) None
Frequency accuracy^[23]	When using the PLL, the frequency accuracy of the PXI-5402 is solely dependent on the frequency accuracy of the PLL Reference Clock source
Lock time	200 ms, maximum 70 ms, typical
Frequency range^[24]	5 MHz to 20 MHz, in steps of 1 MHz. The default value is 10 MHz.
Allowed duty cycle range	40% to 60%
Destinations	SYNC OUT/PFI 0 (BNC front panel connector) PFI 1 (BNC front panel connector) PXI_Trig<0..6> (backplane connector)

TClk Synchronization

Intermodule SMC Synchronization Using NI-TClk for Identical Modules

National Instruments TClk synchronization method and the NI-TClk instrument driver are used to align the Sample Clocks on any number of SMC-based modules in a chassis.

Specifications are valid for any number of PXI modules installed in one PXI-1042 chassis
All parameters are set to identical values for each SMC-based module
Sample Clock is set to 100 MS/s, Divide-by-N, and all filters are disabled
For other configurations, including multichassis systems, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support

Skew^[25]	500 ps, typical
Average skew after manual adjustment^[26]	<10 ps, typical
Sample Clock delay/adjustment resolution	≤10 ps, typical

Note Although you can use NI-TClk to synchronize nonidentical modules, these specifications apply only to synchronizing identical modules.

REF IN

Connector type

BNC

Direction

Input

Input voltage range
Sine wave	0.63 Vpk-pk to 2.8 Vpk-pk into 50 Ω (0 dBm to +13 dBm)
Square wave	0.2 Vpk-pk to 2.8 Vpk-pk into 50 Ω

Maximum input overload

±10 V (ACpk + DC)

Input impedance

50 Ω

Input coupling

SYNC OUT/PFI 0 and PFI 1

Connector type

BNC (x2)

Direction

Bidirectional

Frequency range

DC to 100 MHz

As an input (trigger)
Destination	Start Trigger
Maximum input overload	-2 V to +7 V (ACpk + DC)
V_IH	2.0 V
V_IL	0.8 V
Input impedance	1 kΩ

As an output (event)

Sources

Sample Clock divided by integer K (1 ≤ K ≤ 4,194,304)

PLL Reference Clock

Exported Start Trigger (Out Start Trigger)

SYNC OUT

Output impedance

50 Ω

Maximum output overload

-2 V to +7 V (ACpk + DC)

Minimum V_OH^[27]
50 Ω load	1.4 V
High-impedance load	2.9 V

Maximum V_OL^[27]
50 Ω load	0.2 V
High-impedance load	0.2 V

Rise/fall time (20% to 80%)^[28]

≤2.0 ns

Sync

Sync duty cycle

20% to 80%

Jitter (RMS)^[29]
<2 MHz	0.01% of period + 500 ps, typical
≥2 MHz	0.1% of period + 70 ps

Start Trigger

Sources

SYNC OUT/PFI 0 (BNC front panel connector)

PFI 1 (BNC front panel connector)

PXI_Trig<0..7> (backplane connector)

PXI Star Trigger (backplane connector)

Software (use node or function call)

Immediate (does not wait for a trigger.) The default is Immediate.

Modes

Single

Continuous

Stepped

Burst

Edge detection

Rising

Falling

Level high

Level low

Minimum pulse width

25 ns

Delay from Start Trigger to CH 0 analog output
Sine waveforms	1,100 ns, typical
Square waveforms	1,100 ns + 0.5% of period, typical
All other waveforms	900 ns

Destinations

SYNC OUT/PFI 0 (BNC front panel connector)

PFI 1 (BNC front panel connector)

PXI_Trig<0..6> (backplane connector)

Exported trigger delay

65 ns, typical

Exported trigger pulse width

>150 ns

Calibration

Self-calibration	An onboard, 24-bit ADC and precision voltage reference are used to calibrate the gain and offset. Square waveform duty cycle is also calibrated. The self-calibration is initiated by the user through the software and takes approximately 105 seconds to complete.
External calibration^[30]	External calibration calibrates the VCXO, voltage reference, self-calibration ADC, flatness, gain, and offset. Appropriate constants are stored in nonvolatile memory.
Calibration interval	Specifications valid within two years of external calibration
Warm-up time	15 minutes

Power

+3.3 VDC	1.4 A
+5 VDC	Refer to the following figure
+12 VDC	0.11 A
-12 VDC	0.01 A
Total power	17.6 W

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.)

0 °C to 45 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) when installed in a PXI-101x or PXI-1000B chassis

Relative humidity range

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

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range	-25 °C to 85 °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

Shock
Operating^[31]	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.)
Storage	50 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^[31]	5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.31 g_rms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64.)
Nonoperating	5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.46 g_rms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Physical

Dimensions

3U, one-slot, PXI/cPCI module

21.6 cm × 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm (8.5 in. × 0.8 in. × 5.1 in.)

Weight

351 g (12.4 oz)

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

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.

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¹ NI-FGEN compensates for user-specified resistive loads.

² Output limited by the maximum voltage specification.

³ 50 kHz sine wave. High-impedance load.

⁴ High-impedance load.

⁵ The digital filter is not available for use for Sample Clock rates below 10 MS/s.

⁶ The minimum frequency is 0 Hz.

⁷ Interpolation set to 4.

⁸ With respect to 50 kHz.

⁹ Dynamic range is defined as the difference between the carrier level and the largest spur.

¹⁰ Measured from DC to 50 MHz. Also called harmonic distortion.

¹¹ Measured from DC to 50 MHz.

¹² Includes the 2nd through the 6th harmonics.

¹³ Sine wave at 10 MHz.

¹⁴ Integrated from 100 Hz to 100 kHz. Sine wave at 10 MHz.

¹⁵ You can adjust duty cycle from 20% to 80% at higher frequencies, but the signal integrity degrades. For better waveforms at these duty cycles, use the SYNC OUT connector.

¹⁶ Integrated from 100 Hz to 100 kHz.

¹⁷ Refer to the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock section for more information.

¹⁸ PLL Reference source set to None.

¹⁹ Applicable to user-defined waveform modes.

²⁰ Exported Sample Clocks can be divided by integer K (1 ≤ K ≤ 4,194,304).

²¹ Integrated from 100 Hz to 100 kHz.

²² The PLL Reference Clock provides the reference frequency for the PLL.

²³ If the PLL Reference source is set to None, refer to the Sample Clock frequency accuracy specification.

²⁴ To guarantee locking, the PLL Reference Clock frequency must be accurate to ±50 ppm.

²⁵ Caused by clock and analog path delay differences. No manual adjustment performed.

²⁶ For information about manual adjustment, search ni.com for NI-TClk Synchronization Repeatability Optimization or for help with the adjustment process, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.

²⁷ Output drivers are +3.3 V TTL compatible.

²⁸ Load of 10 pF.

²⁹ Integrated from 100 Hz to 100 kHz.

³⁰ Also known as factory calibration.

³¹ Spectral and jitter specifications could degrade.

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