PXIe-4481 Specifications
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PXIe-4481 Specifications
Definitions
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 Typical unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid for the range 0 °C to 55 °C unless otherwise noted.
Input Characteristics
Number of simultaneously sampled input channels | 6 | ||||
Measurement types | Voltage, each channel independently software-selectable | ||||
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ADC modulator sample rate | 20 MSample/s |
FIFO buffer size | 1,023 samples per task + 8,221 samples per channel in task |
Data transfers | Direct Memory Access (DMA), Programmed I/O |
Common-Mode Range (Voltage)
Input | Configuration | |
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Differential (V peak)* | Pseudodifferential (V peak)* | |
Positive input (+) | ±10 | ±10 |
Negative input (-) | ±10 | ±10 |
* Voltages with respect to chassis ground. |
Signal Range (Voltage)
Range (V) * | Full-Scale Input, Minimum | |
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V peak | V RMS † | |
10 | ±10.0‡ | 7.07‡ |
5 | ±5.0 | 3.53 |
1 | ±1.0 | 0.707 |
0.5 | ±0.5 | 0.353 |
* Each input channel range is independently software-selectable. † Sine input. ‡ Typical. |
Overvoltage Protection (Voltage)
Input | Configuration | |
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Differential (V peak)* | Pseudodifferential (V peak)* | |
Positive input (+) | ±30 | ±30 |
Negative input (-) | ±30 | ±10 |
* Voltages with respect to chassis ground. |
Overvoltage Protection (Unpowered)
Input | Voltage (V peak)* |
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Positive input (+) | ±15 |
Negative input (-) | ±15 |
* Voltages with respect to chassis ground. |
Transfer Characteristics
Offset (Residual DC)
Range (V) | DC-Coupled Offset (±mV)*, Maximum (Typical) | AC-Coupled Offset (±mV)†, Typical, 25 °C | AC-Coupled Offset (±mV)†, Maximum, 55 °C |
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10 | 5.0 (2.0) | 1.1 | 7.0 |
5 | 2.2 (1.0) | 0.6 | 5.0 |
1 | 0.8 (0.5) | 0.3 | 4.2 |
0.5 | 0.65 (0.4) | 0.3 | 4.2 |
* Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω. † Applied DC bias ≤ 15 V. |
Gain Amplitude Accuracy
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Amplifier Characteristics
Input Impedance (Voltage)
Input Impedance | Configuration | |
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Differential | Pseudodifferential | |
Between positive input and chassis ground | 1.62 MΩ || 200 pF | 1.62 MΩ || 200 pF |
Between negative input and chassis ground | 1.62 MΩ || 200 pF | 50 Ω |
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
Range (V) | DC-Coupled CMRR (dBc)*, † | AC-Coupled CMRR (dBc)*, ‡ |
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10 | 60 | 60 |
5 | 70 | 70 |
1 | 85 | 80 |
0.5 | 90 | 80 |
* ƒin ≤ 1 kHz. † Differential configuration. ‡ ƒin = 50 Hz or 60 Hz. |
Dynamic Characteristics
Bandwidth and Alias Rejection
Alias-free bandwidth (BW) (passband) | DC to 0.403 ƒs |
Alias rejection | 120 dBc minimum, 0.597 ƒs < ƒin < 19.25375 MHz |
Filter Delay
AC Coupling (Voltage)
-3 dB cutoff frequency | 0.49 Hz |
-0.1 dB cutoff frequency | 3.2 Hz |
Gain Flatness (Voltage)
Range (V) | ƒs = 1.25 MSamples/s | ||||
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DC-Coupled Flatness (dB)*, Maximum (Typical) | |||||
ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | ƒin > 100 kHz to 200 kHz | ƒin > 200 kHz to 500 kHz | |
10 | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.013 (±0.003) | ±0.03 (±0.003) | ±0.11 (±0.005) | (±0.025) |
5 | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.013 (±0.003) | ±0.03 (±0.0035) | ±0.11 (±0.0055) | (±0.04) |
1 | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.016 (±0.004) | ±0.057 (±0.022) | ±0.22 (±0.1) | (±0.6) |
0.5 | ±0.008 (±0.002) | ±0.025 (±0.012) | ±0.094 (±0.055) | ±0.36 (±0.23) | (±1.25) |
* Relative to 1 kHz. |
Range (V) | ƒs = 1.25 MSamples/s | |||||
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AC-Coupled Flatness (dB)*, Maximum (Typical) | ||||||
ƒin ≤ 25 Hz | ƒin > 25 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | ƒin > 100 kHz to 200 kHz | ƒin > 200 kHz to 500 kHz | |
10 | Refer to the following figure. | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.013 (±0.003) | ±0.03 (±0.003) | ±0.11 (±0.005) | (±0.025) |
5 | Refer to the following figure. | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.013 (±0.003) | ±0.03 (±0.0035) | ±0.11 (±0.0055) | (±0.04) |
1 | Refer to the following figure. | ±0.007 (±0.001) | ±0.016 (±0.004) | ±0.057 (±0.022) | ±0.22 (±0.1) | (±0.6) |
0.5 | Refer to the following figure. | ±0.008 (±0.002) | ±0.025 (±0.012) | ±0.094 (±0.055) | ±0.36 (±0.23) | (±1.25) |
* Relative to 1 kHz. |
Interchannel Gain Mismatch (Voltage)
Range (V) | AC/DC-Coupled Mismatch (dB)*, Maximum, (Typical) | AC-Coupled Mismatch (dB)*, Maximum (Typical) | |||
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ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | ƒin = 5 Hz | ƒin = 10 Hz | |
10 | 0.011 (0.005) | 0.011 (0.005) | 0.011 (0.005) | 0.019 (0.009) | 0.015 (0.007) |
5 | 0.013 (0.006) | 0.013 (0.006) | 0.013 (0.006) | ||
1 | 0.015 (0.007) | 0.015 (0.007) | 0.019 (0.009) | ||
0.5 | 0.015 (0.007) | 0.017 (0.008) | 0.034 (0.017) | ||
* Identical channel configurations. |
Interchannel Phase Mismatch (Voltage)
Range (V) | AC/DC-Coupled Mismatch*, Maximum, (Typical) | AC-Coupled Mismatch*, Maximum (Typical) | |||
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ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | ƒin = 5 Hz | ƒin = 10 Hz | |
10 | 0.02° (0.01°) | 0.05° (0.025°) | 0.1° (0.05°) | 0.34° (0.17°) | 0.17° (0.09°) |
5 | 0.04° (0.02°) | 0.10° (0.05°) | 0.2° (0.1°) | ||
1 | 0.24° (0.12°) | 0.60° (0.30°) | 1.2° (0.6°) | ||
0.5 | 0.38° (0.19°) | 0.96° (0.48°) | 1.9° (0.95°) | ||
* Identical channel configurations. |
- For gain matching, all modules must be properly warmed up. Refer to the Environmental section for the specified warm-up time.
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For phase matching, all modules must be synchronized to a common timebase. To the listed specifications, add the following error: 360° × ƒin × clock skew. Refer to the Timing and Synchronization section for the maximum intermodule clock skew.
Idle Channel Noise (Voltage)
Range (V) | Idle Channel Noise (µV RMS)* | ||
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ƒs = 51.2 kSample/s | ƒs = 204.8 kSample/s | ƒs = 1.25 MSample/s | |
10 | 16 | 32 | 87 |
5 | 6.5 | 13 | 35 |
1 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 9.1 |
0.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 7.1 |
* Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω. |
Dynamic Range (Voltage)
Range (V) | Dynamic Range (dBFS)*, † | ||
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ƒs = 51.2 kSample/s | ƒs = 204.8 kSample/s | ƒs = 1.25 MSample/s | |
10 | 113 | 107 | 98 |
5 | 115 | 109 | 100 |
1 | 112 | 106 | 98 |
0.5 | 107 | 101 | 94 |
* 1 kHz tone, -60 dBFS input amplitude. † Source impedance ≤ 50 Ω. |
Representative Measurement FFTs (1 kHz)
Test conditions for all FFTs: Unaveraged computation of 1.6 million samples, differential input configuration.
Representative Measurement FFTs (10 kHz)
Test conditions for all FFTs: Unaveraged computation of 1.6 million samples, differential input configuration.
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (Voltage)
Range (V) | SFDR (dBC)*, †, ‡ | ||
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ƒs = 51.2 kSample/s | ƒs = 204.8 kSample/s | ƒs = 1.25 MSample/s | |
10 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
5 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
1 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
0.5 | 100 | 100 | 88 |
* 1 kHz input tone, input amplitude is -3 dBFS. † Differential configuration. ‡ Evaluation BW = 10 Hz to 0.4 ƒs |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Balanced Source
Range (V) | THD (dBC)*, † | ||||
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ƒs = 51.2 kSample/s | ƒs = 204.8 kSample/s | ||||
ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 80 kHz | |
10, 5, 1, 0.5 | -100 | -100 | -100 | -98 | -96 |
* Input amplitude is -3 dBFS. † Differential configuration. |
Range (V) | THD (dBC)*, † | ||||
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ƒs = 1.25 MSample/s | |||||
ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 10 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | |
10, 5, 1, 0.5 | -100 | -99 | -98 | -95 | -90 |
* Input amplitude is -3 dBFS. † Differential configuration. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Unbalanced Source
Range (V) | THD (dBC)*, † | ||||
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ƒs = 51.2 kSample/s | ƒs = 204.8 kSample/s | ||||
ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 80 kHz | |
10 | -100 | -97 | -100 | -90 | -85 |
5, 1, 0.5 | -100 | -100 | -100 | -97 | -96 |
* Input amplitude is -3 dBFS. † Pseudodifferential configuration. |
Range (V) | THD (dBC)*, † | ||||
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ƒs = 1.25 MSample/s | |||||
ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 10 kHz | ƒin = 20 Hz to 20 kHz | ƒin > 20 kHz to 50 kHz | ƒin > 50 kHz to 100 kHz | |
10 | -100 | -95 | -90 | -81 | -74 |
5, 1, 0.5 | -100 | -98 | -97 | -92 | -81 |
* Input amplitude is -3 dBFS. † Pseudodifferential configuration. |
Crosstalk, Input Channel Separation
Range (V) | Crosstalk (dBC)*, † | |
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ƒin = 1 kHz | ƒin = 100 kHz | |
10, 5, 1, 0.5 | -140 | -100 |
* Input amplitude is -1 dBFS. † Source impedance is ≤ 50 Ω |
Voltage Reference
DC level | 4,096 V |
Temperature coefficient | 5 ppm/°C maximum |
Time stability | 20 ppm/1,000 hr |
IEPE Excitation
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Each channel independently software-selectable.
Voltage compliance | 22 V |
CommonMode is the common-mode voltage seen by the input channel,
Bias is the DC bias voltage of the sensor,
FullScale is the AC full-scale voltage of the sensor, and
Excitation is the selected excitation setting.
Channel input impedance with IEPE enabled | 1.62 MΩ || 250 pF, pseudodifferential |
Transducer Electronic Data Sheet
Supports Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) according to the IEEE 1451 Standard | Class I, all module inputs |
Maximum load capacitance | 10,000 pF |
Voltage Excitation
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Each channel independently software-selectable.
Frequency Timebase Characteristics
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Timing and Synchronization
Number of timing engines[5]5 Two timing engines are dedicated to analog input and two timing engines are dedicated to analog output. Channels can be arbitrarily grouped and assigned to timing engines of the same channel type. Timing engines can be independently synchronized, started, and stopped. All timing engines must use the same reference clock source. Refer to the module user manual for more details on the assignment of timing engines. | 3 | ||||||
Reference clock source | Onboard clock, backplane PXIe_CLK100 | ||||||
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Triggers
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Output Timing Signals
Sources | Start Trigger Out, Reference Trigger Out, Sync Pulse Out |
Destinations | PFI0, PXI_Trig<0..7>, PXIe_DStarC |
Polarity | Software-selectable except for Sync Pulse Out (always active low) |
PFI0 (Front Panel Digital Trigger)
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Time Domain Mode
Base sample rate | 20 MSample/s | ||||||||||
Sample rate decimation[8]8 Time domain mode always operates and filters at the base sample rate of 20 MSample/s. Users may request a slower sample rate that the module will create by dropping samples to decimate down to the requested rate. | Base sample rate divided by integers 1 to 15 | ||||||||||
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General Specifications
Bus Interface
Form factor | x4 PXI Express peripheral module, Specification rev. 1.0 compliant |
Slot compatibility | PXI Express or PXI Express hybrid slots |
DMA channels | 3, analog input |
Power Requirements
Voltage (V) | Current (A), Maximum (Typical) |
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+3.3 | 2.0 (1.5) |
+12 | 3.0 (2.5) |
Physical
Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
Dimensions (not including connectors) | 16 cm x 10 cm (6.3 in. x 3.9 in.) 3U CompactPCI slot |
Analog input connector | InfiniBand 12x |
Digital trigger connector (PFI0) | SMB male |
Front-panel LEDs | 2 (Access, Active) |
Weight | 264 g (9.3 oz) |
Measurement Category | 1[10]10 Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connections to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, CAT IV. |
Environmental
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.) |
Altitude | 2,000 m (800 mbar) |
Pollution degree | 2 |
Indoor use only.
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.) | ||||||
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Calibration
External calibration interval | 2 years |
Warm-up time | 15 minutes |
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
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; Controlled 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
CE Compliance 
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
- 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
- 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
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
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1 Dependent on the sample rate. Refer to the PXIe-4480/4481 User Manual for more information.
2 Digital filter delay is compensated to 0 ns by default and adjustable in software.
3 Voltage between positive input (+) and negative input (-).
4 Excludes the effect of external cable resistance.
5 Two timing engines are dedicated to analog input and two timing engines are dedicated to analog output. Channels can be arbitrarily grouped and assigned to timing engines of the same channel type. Timing engines can be independently synchronized, started, and stopped. All timing engines must use the same reference clock source. Refer to the module user manual for more details on the assignment of timing engines.
6 Valid between PXIe-4481 modules installed in the same chassis. Between PXIe-4481 modules in different chassis, add the potential skew in the PXI_CLK10 clock distribution. Refer to the appropriate chassis documentation for its clock skew specifications.
7 Listed accuracy is valid for 30 days following a timebase change. Ttb = ambient temperature at which the timebase source was last changed.
8 Time domain mode always operates and filters at the base sample rate of 20 MSample/s. Users may request a slower sample rate that the module will create by dropping samples to decimate down to the requested rate.
9 Digital filter is user-programmable. Refer to the PXIe-4480/4481 User Manual for more details.
10 Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connections to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, CAT IV.
In This Section
- Definitions
- Conditions
- Input Characteristics
- Transfer Characteristics
- Amplifier Characteristics
- Dynamic Characteristics
- Bandwidth and Alias Rejection
- Filter Delay
- AC Coupling (Voltage)
- Gain Flatness (Voltage)
- Interchannel Gain Mismatch (Voltage)
- Interchannel Phase Mismatch (Voltage)
- Idle Channel Noise (Voltage)
- Dynamic Range (Voltage)
- Representative Measurement FFTs (1 kHz)
- Representative Measurement FFTs (10 kHz)
- Spurious Free Dynamic Range (Voltage)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Balanced Source
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Unbalanced Source
- Crosstalk, Input Channel Separation
- Bandwidth and Alias Rejection
- Voltage Reference
- IEPE Excitation
- Transducer Electronic Data Sheet
- Voltage Excitation
- Frequency Timebase Characteristics
- Timing and Synchronization
- Triggers
- Output Timing Signals
- PFI0 (Front Panel Digital Trigger)
- Time Domain Mode
- General Specifications
- Environmental
- Calibration
- Safety Compliance Standards
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- CE Compliance
- Product Certifications and Declarations
- Environmental Management
- NI Services