PXIe-5672 Overview

The PXIe-5672 Vector Signal Generator consists of the following two PXI hardware modules:
  • PXIe-5442 Waveform Generator—16 bit, 100 megasample-per-second (MS/s) arbitrary wave form generator (AWG) PXI Express module (400 MS/s interpolated) with digital upconverter (DUC)
  • PXI-5610 RF Signal Upconverter—2.7 GHz RF superheterodyne upconverter module
Note There is no physical device labeled "PXIe-5672". The PXIe-5672 is the instrument comprised of the PXI-5610 and the PXIe-5442 modules. The PXIe-5672 is operated by NI-RFSG.

The PXIe-5672 has the following characteristics and features:

  • 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz frequency range
  • -145 dBm to +10 dBm amplitude range
  • 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth
  • 10 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) timebase with ±20 ppb frequency stability, ±50 ppb frequency accuracy
  • 132 dB compression-to-noise dynamic range
  • -120 dBm/Hz typical noise density (0 dBm output level, 15 °C to 35 °C)
  • ≥ 512 MB of AWG module onboard waveform memory
  • NI-RFSG instrument driver software transparently operates both modules as a single unit
  • Three-slot wide PXI/3U CompactPCI form factor

The PXIe-5672 follows industry-standard Plug&Play specifications for the PXI/PXI Express bus and allows seamless integration with compliant systems.

Note Refer to the PXIe-5672 Specifications for the most recent module specifications.

The PXIe-5672 hardware modules interconnect using SMA-SMB coaxial cables, included in your hardware kit, as illustrated in the following figure. Refer to the PXIe-5672 Getting Started Guide for more information about interconnecting hardware modules.

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