NI PXI-5402 Function generator

NI PXI-5402 Function generator

Product Overview

The NI PXI-5402 function generator is a high-performance waveform signal function generator from National Instruments (NI). It is designed for PXI (PCI Extensions for Instrumentation) modular platform, providing a flexible and reliable signal generation solutions.

Product Features

High resolution:

With 14-bit resolution, the NI PXI-5402 is capable of generating highly accurate waveform signals.

High bandwidth and high sampling rate:

The function generator supports up to 20MHz output bandwidth and 100MS/s conversion rate, suitable for high-speed signal generation needs.

Multiple waveform outputs:

Various waveform signals such as sine, square, triangle, etc. can be generated, as well as custom waveforms.

Large storage depth:

The built-in waveform storage depth reaches 16 MSa (millions of sampling points) to meet the needs of complex waveform generation.

Flexible triggering and synchronisation:

Supports a variety of trigger modes and synchronisation operations, such as software triggering, external triggering, etc., to achieve accurate data acquisition and generation control.

Easy integration:

As part of the PXI modular platform, the NI PXI-5402 is easy to integrate with other PXI modules to build high-performance test systems.

Software Support:

NI provides software development environments and tools such as LabVIEW to support users with graphical programming and custom application development. Users can use these tools to configure and control the PXI-5402 module, as well as for data analysis and post-processing.

Technical Specifications

The following are some key technical specification parameters:

Model: NI PXI-5402

Brand: National Instruments (NI)

Number of channels: single channel

DAC resolution: 14-bit

Maximum conversion rate: 100MS/s

Output bandwidth: 20MHz (sine wave), 5MHz (square wave), 1MHz (triangle wave, sawtooth wave)

Output amplitude: 10mVpp~10Vpp, 50 ohm load

Output impedance: 50 ohms

DC accuracy: ±0.5% x set value ±3mV (room temperature 23℃)

AC RMS accuracy: ±1.0% × set value ±5mVrms (f<300kHz, room temperature 23℃)

Trigger source: software trigger, external trigger, etc.

Trigger mode: single, continuous, counting output, etc.

Application Scenarios

NI PXI-5402 function generator is widely used in various test systems or equipment, such as:

Semiconductor test: used to test the electrical characteristics of semiconductor devices.

Communication system test: Generate various communication signals, such as sine wave, square wave, etc., for testing the performance of communication systems.

Automation test system: as part of automation test system, used to generate test signals and collect test results.

Precautions

When using the NI PXI-5402, make sure to connect and configure the device correctly according to the instructions in the device manual.

Avoid using the device beyond the parameters of the device specifications to avoid damaging the device or affecting the quality of signal generation.

Check the connections and interfaces of the device periodically to ensure that the device is in good working condition.