USB-5132 Specifications
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USB-5132 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.
The following characteristic specifications 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 specifications describe the measured performance of a representative model.
Specifications in this document are Typical unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted:
- Full bandwidth
- The Sample Clock is set to full rate.
- The module is warmed up for 10 minutes at ambient temperature.
- Self-calibration is completed after warm-up period.
- Calibration cycle is maintained.
Vertical
Analog Input
Number of channels | 2, simultaneously sampled |
Connector | BNC |
Impedance and Coupling
Input impedance | 1 MΩ ±1% in parallel with a nominal capacitance of 19 pF |
Input coupling | AC, DC, GND |
Voltage Levels
Range (Vpk-pk) | Vertical Offset Range (V)[1] |
---|---|
0.04 | ±0.4 |
0.1 | ±0.4 |
0.2 | ±0.4 |
0.4 | ±0.4 |
1.0 | ±4.0 |
2.0 | ±4.0 |
4.0 | ±4.0 |
10 | ±25.0 |
20 | ±20.0 |
40 | ±10.0 |
Maximum input overload | |Peaks| ≤ 30 V |
Accuracy
Resolution | 8 bits |
Accuracy[2] | ±(2% of input + 1% FS + 300 μV), warranted |
DC drift | ±(0.033% of input + 0.06% of FS + 40 μV) per °C, nominal |
AC coupling cutoff (-3 dB) | 12 Hz |
Bandwidth and Transient Response
A | Frequency response at full bandwidth, all ranges except 40 mVpk-pk range, measured |
B | Frequency response at full bandwidth, 40 mVpk-pk range, measured |
C | Frequency response with 20 MHz noise filter, all ranges, measured |
Spectral Characteristics
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Horizontal
Sample Clock
Onboard Clock
Sample rate range, real-time sampling (single shot)[5] | 763 S/s to 50 MS/s |
Timebase frequency | 50 MHz |
Timebase accuracy | ±50 ppm, warranted |
External Sample Clock[6]
Sources | PFI 1 |
Frequency range | 1 MHz to 50 MHz |
Duty cycle tolerance | 45% to 55% |
Trigger
Reference (Stop) Trigger
Types | Sources |
---|---|
Edge, window, hysteresis | CH 0, CH 1 |
Digital | PFI 1 |
Immediate, software | — |
Analog Trigger (Edge, Window, and Hysteresis Trigger Types)
Sources | CH 0 (front panel BNC connector), CH 1 (front panel BNC connector) |
Trigger level resolution | 8 bits |
Trigger level range | Same as input signal |
Digital Trigger (Digital Trigger Type)
Sources | PFI 1 |
Start Trigger
Types | Sources |
---|---|
Digital | PFI 1 |
Immediate and Software | — |
Digital Trigger (Digital Trigger Type)
Sources | PFI 1 |
PFI 1 (Programmable Function Interface)
Connector | BNC |
Direction | Bidirectional |
As an Input (Trigger)
Destinations | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, External Sample Clock |
Input impedance | 1 MΩ , nominal |
VIH | 2.4 V |
VIL | 400 mV |
Maximum input overload | -0.5 V to 3.5 V |
Minimum pulse width | 20 ns |
As an Output (Event)
Sources | Ready for Start, Ready for Reference, End of Acquisition (Done) |
Output impedance | 50 Ω |
Logic type | 3.3 V CMOS |
Maximum drive current | 20 mA |
Minimum pulse width | 100 ns |
Waveform Specifications
Onboard memory size | 4 MB per channel option or 32 MB per channel option |
Minimum record length | 1 Sample |
Number of pretrigger samples | 4 MB – posttrigger samples or 32 MB – posttrigger samples |
Number of posttrigger samples | 4 MB – pretrigger samples or 32 MB – pretrigger samples |
Calibration
Self-calibration | Self-calibration is done on software command. The calibration corrects for offset. |
External calibration (factory calibration) | The external calibration calibrates the gain, the 1 MΩ attenuator, and the programmable vertical offset accuracy. Appropriate constants are stored in nonvolatile memory. |
Interval for external calibration | 2 years |
Warm-up time[9] | 10 minutes |
Power
+5 V DC | 230 mA |
Total power | 1.15 W |
Software
Driver Software
Driver support for this device was first available in NI-SCOPE14.1.
NI-SCOPE is an IVI-compliant driver that allows you to configure, control, and calibrate the USB-5132. NI-SCOPE provides application programming interfaces for many development environments.
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 USB-5132 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 USB-5132 was first available via InstrumentStudio in NI-SCOPE18.1 and via the NI-SCOPE SFP in NI-SCOPE3.5. 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 USB-5132. MAX is included on the driver media.
Physical
Front Panel
Connector | Function | Connector Type |
---|---|---|
CH 0 | Analog input | BNC female |
CH 1 | Analog input | BNC female |
PFI 1 | Digital input/output/clk in | BNC female |
Back Panel
Indicator | Function | Indicator Type |
---|---|---|
1 | Indicates that the device has power and has been recognized by the system | LED |
Cleaning Statement
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions | 18.49 × 3.38 × 10.29 cm (7.279 × 1.314 × 4.053 in.) |
Weight | 244 g (8.6 oz) |
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 45 °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.) |
Storage Environment
Ambient temperature range | -20 °C to 70 °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.) |
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
- AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, 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)
- 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
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 Programmable Vertical Offset Accuracy: ±2 mV on 40 mV range, ±2.5% on all other ranges, warranted
2 Within 5 °C of self-calibration temperature.
3 Filter off.
4 Normalized to 50 kHz
5 Divide by n decimation used for all rates less than maximum speed.
6 Input must meet 3.3 V CMOS Logic requirements.
7 If a digital trigger is being supplied through the PFI line, an external clock cannot be used.
8 If a digital trigger is being supplied through the PFI line, an external clock cannot be used.
9 Warm-up begins after the NI-SCOPE driver is loaded.