Product Overview
The NI PXIe-5672 is a high-performance RF vector signal generator designed for a wide range of wireless communication and RF test applications. As part of National Instruments’ PXI Express (PXIe) modular instrumentation platform, the NI PXIe-5672 combines a high-speed arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) with a precise RF upconverter to generate complex analog and digital modulation schemes. This two-slot PXIe module offers a frequency range from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz and an instantaneous bandwidth of 20 MHz. The NI PXIe-5672 features onboard memory options up to 512 MB for storing complex waveforms, enabling the generation of various communication standards and custom signals. Its integration within the PXIe platform allows for synchronization and tight timing with other PXI modules, creating powerful and flexible test and measurement systems. The NI PXIe-5672 is a versatile tool for engineers and researchers requiring precise and customizable RF signal generation capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | PXIe-5672 |
| Manufacturer | NI (National Instruments) |
| Product Type | RF Vector Signal Generator |
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
| Instantaneous Bandwidth | 20 MHz |
| Onboard Memory | 32 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB |
| Output Power Range | -145 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Accuracy | Typically ±0.5 dB |
| I/Q Modulation | Yes |
| Arbitrary Waveform Generation | 16-bit resolution, 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated) |
| Timebase | 10 MHz Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) |
| Frequency Stability | ±20 ppb |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±50 ppb |
| Bus Interface | PXI Express (PXIe) |
Main Features and Advantages
The NI PXIe-5672 offers several key features and advantages that make it a valuable instrument for RF signal generation. Its wide frequency range and 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth accommodate various communication standards and testing requirements. The integrated arbitrary waveform generator with high resolution and sampling rate allows for the creation of complex and custom modulation schemes. The NI PXIe-5672‘s PXIe platform integration provides high data throughput and tight synchronization capabilities when used with other PXI modules, enabling the creation of sophisticated test systems.
Precise RF Signal Generation: The NI PXIe-5672 delivers accurate and stable RF signals across its entire frequency range, crucial for reliable testing and validation.
Flexible Waveform Generation: With its onboard AWG and large memory options, the NI PXIe-5672 can generate a wide variety of waveforms, from standard modulation formats to custom-defined signals.
PXIe Integration Benefits: Leveraging the PXI Express bus, the NI PXIe-5672 offers high-speed data transfer and precise timing and synchronization with other PXI instruments, essential for complex test setups.
Software-Defined Architecture: NI’s LabVIEW and other software tools provide a flexible and intuitive environment for programming and controlling the NI PXIe-5672, allowing users to tailor the instrument to their specific needs.
Compact and Modular: The PXIe form factor provides a compact and modular solution, saving valuable rack space in test and measurement systems.
Application Field
The NI PXIe-5672 is a versatile RF vector signal generator used in a broad spectrum of applications across various industries. In wireless communication testing, it can generate signals for standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular (LTE, 5G NR), and various IoT protocols, enabling the validation and characterization of wireless devices and systems. The NI PXIe-5672 is also employed in aerospace and defense for radar and electronic warfare testing, generating complex pulse modulations and arbitrary waveforms. In semiconductor testing, it can be used for RFIC characterization and validation. Furthermore, the NI PXIe-5672 finds applications in research and development for prototyping and testing new wireless technologies and communication schemes. Its flexibility and high performance make it suitable for education and academic research as well.
