Hardware Overview
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Hardware Overview
The Radar Target Generation Software system includes the following hardware components.
Notice A system and the
surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the specifications
documents for each hardware component.
Component | Description and Recommendations |
---|---|
PXI Chassis |
A PXI chassis houses the RTG system and supplies power,
communication, and timing/synchronization for the RTG functions. Note NI recommends the
PXIe-1092 and PXIe-1095 chassis. Refer to the VST hardware
documentation for recommended model guidance. Note You must use the
PXIe-1092/1095 chassis with the timing and synchronization upgrade
if the system includes mmWave radio heads. The timing and
synchronization upgrade option is only available at the time of the
PXI chassis purchase. |
PXI Controller |
A PXI controller, installed in the same PXI chassis as
the VST instruments, interfaces with the instrument using NI device
drivers. Note NI
recommends the PXIe-8881 PXI controller to meet system benchmark
specifications. |
Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) Instrument(s) |
The VST instrument(s).
Note The VST
instruments must be the same model and configuration if using
multiple VSTs in the system. Note If using the
PXIe-5831/5832 with mmWave radio heads, you must use the IF and
mmWave Instrument configuration that includes two mmRH-5582 radio
heads with Direct TRX Ports (0-1). |
(Optional) Coprocessor |
Add the optional PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument to
provide FPGA programming support for custom algorithms.
Note The PXIe-5842
VST only supports the PXIe-7903 coprocessor. Note Refer to Agile Attenuator/Coprocessor
Supported Hardware Configurations for a list of
components. |
(Optional) Agile Attenuator |
Add the optional PXIe-5699 to apply attenuation to
improve the RTG system's dynamic range. Note Refer to Agile Attenuator/Coprocessor Supported Hardware
Configurations for a list of components. |
(Optional) Agile Attenuator Connector Block |
You must add the SCB-42 if your system includes the
Agile Attenuator, a Coprocessor, and a PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 VST
Instrument. Note Refer to Agile
Attenuator/Coprocessor Supported Hardware Configurations
for a list of components. |
(Optional) Synchronization Module |
Add the optional synchronization module for additional
triggering connectivity in the system. Note NI recommends the
PXIe-6674T OCXO PXI Synchronization Module. |
Test Fixture(s) |
The user-supplied test fixture provides connectivity to/from the Device Under Test (DUT). |
Cables and Accessories |
Cables and accessories not included in the hardware kits that allow connectivity to/from the instruments for measurements. |
Agile Attenuator/Coprocessor Supported
Hardware Configurations
Radar Target Generation Software supports the following hardware configurations when adding the agile attenuator and/or coprocessor to your system.
VST +
Coprocessor Supported Hardware Configurations
Use the following components to create a system with a VST and coprocessor.
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 | — | 1 |
PXIe-6594 | 786939-01 | 1 |
Nano-Pitch Male to Nano-Pitch Male OCuLink x4 Cable (1 m) | 785486-01 | 1 |
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 | — | 1 |
PXIe-7903 | 788917-01 | 1 |
Nano-Pitch Male to Mini-SAS HD Male OCuLink x4 Cable (1 m) | 786215-01 | 1 |
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5842 | — | 1 |
PXIe-7903 | 788917-01 | 1 |
zHD to zHD Cable (1 m) | 788927-01 | 2 |
VST +
Agile Attenuator Supported Hardware Configurations
Use the following components to create a system with a VST and agile attenuator.
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 | — | 1 |
PXIe-5699 | 789050-01 | 1 |
OCuLink to Mini-HDMI Cable (0.3 m) | 789122-01 | 1 |
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5842 | — | 1 |
PXIe-5699 | 789050-01 | 1 |
Mini-HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable, 180 Degrees Offset (0.25 m) | 789123-01 | 1 |
VST +
Coprocessor + Agile Attenuator Supported Hardware Configurations
Use the following components to create a system with a VST, coprocessor, and agile attenuator.
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 | — | 1 |
PXIe-6594 | 786939-01 | 1 |
PXIe-5699 | 789050-01 | 1 |
SCB-42 | 789120-01 | 1 |
Nano-Pitch Male to Nano-Pitch Male OCuLink x4 Cable (1 m) | 785486-01 | 2 |
Mini-HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable, 180 Degrees Offset (0.25 m) | 789123-01 | 1 |
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5830/5831/5832/5841 | — | 1 |
PXIe-7903 | 788917-01 | 1 |
PXIe-5699 | 789050-01 | 1 |
SCB-42 | 789120-01 | 1 |
Nano-Pitch Male to Nano-Pitch Male OCuLink x4 Cable (1 m) | 785486-01 | 1 |
Nano-Pitch Male to Mini-SAS HD Male OCuLink x4 Cable (1 m) | 786215-01 | 1 |
Mini-HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable, 180 Degrees Offset (0.25 m) | 789123-01 | 1 |
Component | Part Number | Quantity |
---|---|---|
PXIe-5842 | — | 1 |
PXIe-7903 | 788917-01 | 1 |
PXIe-5699 | 789050-01 | 1 |
Mini-HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable, 180 Degrees Offset (0.25 m) | 789123-01 | 1 |
zHD to zHD Cable (1 m) | 788927-01 | 2 |