PXIe-5170 Specifications
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PXIe-5170 Specifications
PXIe-5170 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 (meas) specifications describe the measured performance of a representative model.
Specifications are Nominal unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
- All vertical ranges
- Sample rate set to 250 MS/s
- Onboard sample clock locked to onboard reference clock
- PXIe-5170 module warmed up for 15 minutes at ambient temperature.[1]1 Warm-up begins after the chassis is powered, the device is recognized by the host, and the ADC clock is configured using either instrument design libraries or the NI-SCOPE device driver.
- PXI Express chassis fan speed set to HIGH, foam fan filters removed if present, and empty slots contain PXI chassis slot blockers and filler panels. For more information about cooling, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users available at ni.com/docs.
- Calibration IP used properly when using LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes (instrument design libraries) to create FPGA bitfiles. Refer to the NI Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes Help for more information about the calibration API.
Warranted specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
- Ambient temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C
- External calibration cycle maintained
- External calibration performed at 23 °C ± 3 °C
Typical specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
- Ambient temperature ranges of 0 °C to 45 °C
Nominal and Measured specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
- Room temperature, approximately 23 °C
PXIe-5170 Front Panels
This section describes the front panel and connectors of the 4 CH and 8 CH variants of the PXIe-5170.
Front Panel Connectors
Label | Connector Type | Function |
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CH 0—CH 3 | SMA connector | Analog input terminal |
CH 4—CH 7 | SMA connector | Additional analog input terminals on the PXIe-5170 (8 CH) |
AUX I/O | MHDMR connector | Sample Clock or Reference Clock input, Reference Clock output, bidirectional digital PFI, and
3.3 V power output Note This connector is referred
to as AUX 0 in this document. |
PXIe-5170 Pinout
Use the pinout to connect to terminals on the PXIe-5170.
Pin | Signal | Signal Description |
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1 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
2 | CLK IN | Used to import an external Reference Clock or Sample Clock |
3 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
4 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
5 | CLK OUT | Used to export the Reference Clock |
6 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
7 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
8 | AUX 0/PFI 0 | Bidirectional PFI line |
9 | AUX 0/PFI 1 | Bidirectional PFI line |
10 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
11 | AUX 0/PFI 2 | Bidirectional PFI line |
12 | AUX 0/PFI 3 | Bidirectional PFI line |
13 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
14 | AUX 0/PFI 4 | Bidirectional PFI line |
15 | AUX 0/PFI 5 | Bidirectional PFI line |
16 | AUX 0/PFI 6 | Bidirectional PFI line |
17 | AUX 0/PFI 7 | Bidirectional PFI line |
18 | +3.3 V | +3.3 V power (200 mA maximum) |
19 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
PXIe-5170 SCB-19 Pinout
You can use the SCB-19 connector block to connect digital signals to the AUX 0 connector on the PXIe-5170 front panel. Refer to the following figure and table for information about the SCB-19 signals when connected to the AUX 0 front panel connector.
Pin | Signal | Signal Description |
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1 | PFI 0 | Bidirectional PFI line |
2 | PFI 1 | Bidirectional PFI line |
3 | PFI 2 | Bidirectional PFI line |
4 | PFI 3 | Bidirectional PFI line |
5 | NC | No connection |
6 | CLK IN | Used to import an external reference clock or sample clock |
7 | NC | No connection |
8 | CLK OUT | Used to export the reference clock |
9 | PFI 4 | Bidirectional PFI line |
10 | PFI 5 | Bidirectional PFI line |
11 | PFI 6 | Bidirectional PFI line |
12 | PFI 7 | Bidirectional PFI line |
13 | +3.3 V | +3.3 V power (200 mA maximum) |
14 to 26 | GND | Ground reference for signals |
PXIe-5170 AUX 0 Breakout Cable to 6 BNCs Pinout
You can use the AUX 0 Breakout Cable to 6 BNCs to connect digital signals to the AUX 0 connector on the PXIe-5170 front panel. Refer to the following figure and table for information about the AUX 0 Breakout Cable to 6 BNCs signals when connected to the AUX 0 front panel connector.
Signal | Connector Type | Description |
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CLK IN | BNC female | Used to import an external reference clock |
CLK OUT | Used to export the reference clock | |
PFI 0 | Bidirectional PFI line | |
PFI 1 | Bidirectional PFI line | |
PFI 2 | Bidirectional PFI line | |
PFI 3 | Bidirectional PFI line |
Vertical
Analog Input
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Input type | Referenced single-ended | ||||||
Connectors | SMA |
Impedance and Coupling
Input impedance | 50 Ω ± 1.5%, typical |
Input coupling | AC, DC |
Voltage Levels
Accuracy
Resolution | 14 bits |
Input Range | Accuracy | Drift | |
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Typical[4] | Warranted[5] | Nominal[6] | |
Vpk-pk | ±(% of |Reading|+ % of FS+ mV) | ±(% of |Reading|+ % of FS+ mV) | ±(% of |Reading|+ % of FS+ mV) per °C |
0.2 V | ±(0.45 + 0.6 + 0.2)3 Verification of these specifications requires the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value. If you are using version 14.0 of the software, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code exxpmp for information on how to read this value. Otherwise, use NI-SCOPE to read the value.4 When the reading from the Device Temperature sensor is within ±10 °C of the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value. | ±(0.90 + 0.65 + 0.7) 5 When the reading from the Device Temperature sensor is within ±38 °C of the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value. This increased temperature span encompasses the majority of temperature differences between the last external calibration environment and the operating environment. | ±(0.015 + 0.002 + 0.004) 6 Used to calculate additional temperature error when the difference between the Device Temperature sensor and the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value is greater than ±10 °C (for typical specifications) or ±38 °C (for warranted specifications). |
0.4 V | ±(0.45 + 0.24 + 0.2) | ±(0.80 + 0.25 + 0.7) | ±(0.012 + 0.002 + 0.004) |
1 V | ±(0.45 + 0.2 + 0.2) | ±(0.80 + 0.25 + 0.7) | ±(0.010 + 0.002 + 0.004) |
2 V | ±(0.40 + 0.2 + 0.2) | ±(0.60 + 0.25 + 0.7) | ±(0.005 + 0.002 + 0.004) |
5 V | ±(0.40 + 0.2 + 0.2) | ±(0.55 + 0.25 + 0.7) | ±(0.005 + 0.002 + 0.004) |
DC accuracy sampling drift, full bandwidth (±% of |Reading| per MHz from 250 MHz)[7]7 Used to calculate additional DC accuracy error when using an external sample clock of frequency <250 MHz. To calculate the additional error, solve the following for the analog path of interest: | ±0.03, nominal | ||||||||
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Bandwidth and Transient Response
Spectral Characteristics
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Input Frequency | Full Bandwidth |
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0.2 V to 2 V | <10 MHz | -80.0 dBc |
≥10 MHz to <30 MHz | -76.0 dBc | |
5 V | <10 MHz | -77.0 dBc |
≥10 MHz to <30 MHz | -73.0 dBc |
Input Frequency | Full Bandwidth |
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<10 MHz | -77.0 |
≥10 MHz to <30 MHz | -73.0 |
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Input Frequency | Full Bandwidth |
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0.2 V | <30 MHz | 10.8 |
All other input ranges | <30 MHz | 11.0 |
Noise
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Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Full Bandwidth (dBm/Hz) |
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0.2 V | -159.2 dBm/Hz |
0.4 V | -153.7 dBm/Hz |
1 V | -145.7 dBm/Hz |
2 V | -139.7 dBm/Hz |
5 V | -131.7 dBm/Hz |
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Full Bandwidth |
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0.2 V | 149.2 dBFS/Hz |
All other input ranges | 149.7 dBFS/Hz |
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Full Bandwidth (nV/√Hz) |
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0.2 V | 3.5 nV/√Hz |
0.4 V | 6.5 nV/√Hz |
1 V | 16.4 nV/√Hz |
2 V | 32.7 nV/√Hz |
5 V | 81.8 nV/√Hz |
Horizontal
Sample Clock
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Sample rate range, real-time[15]15 Divide by n decimation from 250 MS/s. For more information about the sample clock and decimation, refer to the NI Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes Help at ni.com/manuals. | 3.815 kS/s to 250 MS/s | ||||||
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Duty cycle tolerance | 45% to 55% |
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock
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Duty cycle tolerance | 45% to 55% |
External Sample Clock
Source | AUX I/O CLK IN (front panel MHDMR connector) | ||||||
Impedance | 50 Ω | ||||||
Coupling | AC | ||||||
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External Reference Clock In
Source | AUX I/O CLK IN (front panel MHDMR connector) | ||||||
Impedance | 50 Ω | ||||||
Coupling | AC | ||||||
Frequency[17]17 The PLL reference clock frequency must be accurate to ±25 ppm. | 10 MHz | ||||||
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Duty cycle tolerance | 45% to 55% |
Reference Clock Out
Source | PXI_Clk10 (backplane connector) |
Destination | AUX I/O CLK OUT (front panel MHDMR connector) |
Output impedance | 50 Ω |
Logic type | 3.3 V LVCMOS |
Maximum current drive | ±8 mA |
PXIe_DStarA
Source | System timing slot |
Destinations | Onboard clock (internal VCXO) FPGA |
PXI_Clk100
Source | PXI backplane |
Destination | FPGA |
Trigger
Supported trigger | Reference (Stop) Trigger | ||||||||||||||
Trigger types | Edge Window Hysteresis Digital Immediate Software | ||||||||||||||
Trigger sources | PXIe-5170 (8CH): CH 0 to CH 7 PXIe-5170 (4CH): CH 0 to CH 3 PFI <0..7> PXI_Trig <0..6> Software | ||||||||||||||
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Holdoff | From dead time to [(264 - 1) × Sample Clock timebase period] | ||||||||||||||
Trigger delay | From 0 to [(251 - 1) × Sample Clock timebase period] | ||||||||||||||
Analog trigger accuracy with input frequencies less than 90 MHz | 0.5% of full scale | ||||||||||||||
Analog trigger jitter with input frequencies less than 90 MHz | 15 psrms | ||||||||||||||
Minimum threshold duration[19]19 Data must exceed each corresponding trigger threshold for at least the minimum duration to ensure analog triggering. | Sample Clock period |
For more information about triggers, refer to Triggering in NI-SCOPE.
Programmable Function Interface (PFI 0..7, AUX I/O Front Panel Connector)
Connector | AUX I/O | ||||||||||||||
Direction | Bidirectional per channel | ||||||||||||||
Direction control latency | 25 ns | ||||||||||||||
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Power Output (+3.3 V)
Connector | AUX I/O/+3.3 V front panel connector |
Voltage output | 3.3 V ± 10% |
Maximum current drive | 200 mA |
Output impedance | <1 Ω |
Waveform Specifications
Channels | Max Records per Channel | Record Length |
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1 | 1 | 805306192 |
1 | 10 | 80530432 |
1 | 1000 | 805120 |
1 | 100,000 | 7840 |
1 | 1M | 592 |
2 | 1 | 402653096 |
2 | 10 | 40265216 |
2 | 1000 | 402560 |
2 | 100,000 | 3920 |
2 | 1M | 296 |
4 | 1 | 201326548 |
4 | 10 | 20132608 |
4 | 1000 | 201280 |
4 | 100,000 | 1960 |
4 | 1M | 148 |
8 | 1 | 100663274 |
8 | 10 | 10066304 |
8 | 1000 | 100640 |
8 | 100,000 | 980 |
8 | 1M | 74 |
Memory Sanitization
For information about memory sanitization, refer to the letter of volatility for your device, which is available at ni.com/manuals.
FPGA
FPGA support | Xilinx Kintex-7 XC7K325T FPGA | ||||||||||
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External Calibration
External calibration corrects for gain, offset, and timing errors at all input ranges.
All calibration constants are stored in nonvolatile memory.
Self-Calibration
Self-calibration is done on software command. The calibration corrects for intermodule synchronization errors.
For information about when to self-calibrate the device, refer to the documentation of your device at ni.com.
Calibration Specifications
Interval for external calibration | 2 years |
Warm-up time[21]21 Warm-up begins after the chassis is powered, the device is recognized by the host, and the device is configured using the instrument design libraries or NI-SCOPE. Running an included sample project or running self-calibration using NI-MAX will configure the device and start warm-up. | 15 minutes |
Software
Driver Software
This device was first supported in LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes 14.0 and NI-SCOPE 15.1. NI-SCOPE is an IVI-compliant driver that allows you to configure, control, and calibrate the device. NI-SCOPE provides application programming interfaces for many development environments.
For information about the available software options, refer to the documentation of your device at ni.com.
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 PXIe-5170 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.
Interactive control of the PXIe-5170 was first available via InstrumentStudio in NI-SCOPE18.1 and via the NI-SCOPE SFP in NI-SCOPE15.1. 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 PXIe-5170. MAX is included on the driver media.
Synchronization
Synchronization with the NI-TClk API
NI-TClk is an API that enables system synchronization of supported PXI modules in one or more PXI chassis, which you can use with the PXIe-5170 and NI-SCOPE. NI-TClk installs with NI-SCOPE.
NI-TClk uses a shared Reference Clock and triggers to align the Sample Clocks of PXI modules and synchronize the distribution and reception of triggers. These signals are routed through the PXI chassis backplane without external cable connections between PXI modules in the same chassis.
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Sample Clock delay/adjustment resolution | 3.5 ps |
Power
Instrument Design Libraries26 Power consumed depends on the FPGA image and driver software used. This specifications represents the maximum power for the NI-SCOPE use case or the typical value when using the Instrument Design Libraries (IDL).[26] | NI-SCOPE[26] | |
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+3.3 VDC | 6.0 W | 5.9 W |
+12 VDC | 14.5 W | 13.4 W |
Total power | 20.5 W | 19.3 W |
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions | 18.5 cm × 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm (7.3 in. × 0.8 in. × 5.1 in.) 3U, 1 slot, PXI Express Gen 2 x8 Module |
Environment
Maximum altitude | 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) |
Pollution Degree | 2 |
Indoor use only.
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature range | 0 °C to 40 °C |
Relative humidity range | 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
Storage Environment
Ambient temperature range | -40 °C to 71 °C |
Relative humidity range | 5% to 95%, noncondensing |
Shock and Vibration
Operating shock | 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse | ||||||
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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
Electromagnetic Compatibility
- 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
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.
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1 Warm-up begins after the chassis is powered, the device is recognized by the host, and the ADC clock is configured using either instrument design libraries or the NI-SCOPE device driver.
2 Signals exceeding the maximum input overload may cause damage to the device.
3 Verification of these specifications requires the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value. If you are using version 14.0 of the software, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code exxpmp for information on how to read this value. Otherwise, use NI-SCOPE to read the value.
4 When the reading from the Device Temperature sensor is within ±10 °C of the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value.
5 When the reading from the Device Temperature sensor is within ±38 °C of the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value. This increased temperature span encompasses the majority of temperature differences between the last external calibration environment and the operating environment.
6 Used to calculate additional temperature error when the difference between the Device Temperature sensor and the DC Adjustment Device Temperature (°C) value is greater than ±10 °C (for typical specifications) or ±38 °C (for warranted specifications).
7 Used to calculate additional DC accuracy error when using an external sample clock of frequency <250 MHz. To calculate the additional error, solve the following for the analog path of interest:
8 A conversion error is defined as deviation greater than 0.6% of full scale.
9 Measured on one channel with test signal applied to another channel, with the same range setting on both channels.
10 Normalized to 50 kHz.
11 With AC coupling enabled, the input impedance is 260 kΩ to ground. Verified using a 50 Ω source.
12 -1 dBFS input signal corrected to FS. 358 Hz resolution bandwidth (RBW).
13 Includes the second through the fifth harmonics. -1 dBFS input signal.
14 Verified using a 50 Ω terminator connected to input.
15 Divide by n decimation from 250 MS/s. For more information about the sample clock and decimation, refer to the NI Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes Help at ni.com/manuals.
16 Variable external sample clock support was added in NI-SCOPE 18.7.
17 The PLL reference clock frequency must be accurate to ±25 ppm.
18 This value is approximate because changes to the digital trigger routing or the analog signal path affect propagation delay. You can compensate for the delay difference by adjusting the NI-SCOPE trigger delay value. Add an additional 80 ns trigger delay when passing a trigger between PXIe-5170 modules. With the same hardware and software configuration, the trigger delay difference is consistent within the timing resolution across modules of the same model. For more information about the trigger delay difference, refer to Characterizing Setup to Account for Delay on Digital Trigger.
19 Data must exceed each corresponding trigger threshold for at least the minimum duration to ensure analog triggering.
20 Onboard memory is shared among all enabled channels.
21 Warm-up begins after the chassis is powered, the device is recognized by the host, and the device is configured using the instrument design libraries or NI-SCOPE. Running an included sample project or running self-calibration using NI-MAX will configure the device and start warm-up.
22 For input frequencies less than 75 MHz.
23 Although you can use NI-TClk to synchronize non-identical modules, these specifications apply only to synchronizing identical modules. Specifications are valid under the following conditions:
- All modules installed in the same PXI Express chasses.
- NI-TClk used to align the sample clocks of each module.
- All parameters set to identical values for each module.
- Self-calibration completed.
- Ambient temperature within ±1 °C of self-calibration.
24 Manual adjustment is the process of minimizing synchronization jitter and skew by adjusting Trigger Clock (TClk) signals using the instrument driver.
25 Caused by clock and analog delay differences. Tested with a PXIe-1082 chassis with maximum slot to slot skew of 100 ps. Valid within ±1 °C of self-calibration.
26 Power consumed depends on the FPGA image and driver software used. This specifications represents the maximum power for the NI-SCOPE use case or the typical value when using the Instrument Design Libraries (IDL).
27 Maximum allowable power when using a custom LabVIEW FPGA image.
In This Section
- PXIe-5170 Specifications
- Definitions
- Conditions
- PXIe-5170 Front Panels
- PXIe-5170 Pinout
- Vertical
- Horizontal
- Trigger
- Programmable Function Interface (PFI 0..7, AUX I/O Front Panel Connector)
- Power Output (+3.3 V)
- Waveform Specifications
- Memory Sanitization
- FPGA
- External Calibration
- Self-Calibration
- Calibration Specifications
- Software
- Synchronization
- Power
- Dimensions and Weight
- Environment
- Shock and Vibration
- Compliance and Certifications
- Definitions