Description
The National Instruments PCI-5421 is an Arbitrary Waveform Generator Device designed to cater to a wide range of applications requiring precise signal generation. This device comes with part numbers indicating its memory capacity: 778692-01 for 8 MB, 778692-02 for 32 MB, and 778692-03 for 256 MB, allowing users to select a model based on their memory requirements.
With a DAC Resolution of 16 Bits, the PCI-5421 is capable of producing highly accurate waveforms. It boasts a Maximum Sample Rate of 100 MS/s and a Maximum Bandwidth of 43 MHz, making it suitable for generating fast and complex signals. The device employs a 7-pole elliptical filter to ensure signal fidelity by minimizing unwanted frequencies.
The output of the PCI-5421 is DC-coupled, which allows for a broader range of waveforms to be generated, including Sine, Ramp, Triangle, Square, and Arbitrary waveforms. The device supports waveform summing, providing users with the flexibility to combine different waveforms to meet their specific testing requirements. It features an SMB (jack) output channel connector for easy and secure connection.
Moreover, the PCI-5421 is equipped with 2 bidirectional channels, expanding its functionality by enabling it to send and receive signals. These bidirectional channels, also using SMB (jack) connectors, support a frequency range from DC to 105 MHz. The device can handle a maximum input overload on these channels, ensuring durability and resilience in demanding environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 778692-01 (8 MB), 778692-02 (32 MB), 778692-03 (256 MB) |
| Type | Arbitrary Waveform Generator Device |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PCI-5421 |
| DAC Resolution | 16 Bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 100 MS/s |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 43 MHz |
| Filter Type | 7-pole elliptical filter |
| Output Channel Coupling Type | DC-coupled |
| Output Channel Connector | SMB (jack) |
| Supported Waveforms | Sine, Ramp, Triangle, Square, and Arbitrary |
| Waveform Summing | Supported |
| Bidirectional Channels | 2 |
| Bidirectional Channel Connector | SMB (jack) |
| Bidirectional Channel Frequency Range | DC to 105 MHz |
| Maximum Input Overload (Bidirectional Channels) | -2 to +
Question 1: What is the maximum sample rate of the PCI-5421? Question 2: How many bits is the DAC resolution of the PCI-5421? Question 3: What types of waveforms can the PCI-5421 generate? Question 4: What is the maximum bandwidth of the PCI-5421? Question 5: How many bidirectional channels does the PCI-5421 have? |
