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778692-01

The NI PCI-5421 is a mature, 16-bit PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generator with a 100 MS/s rate and options for 8, 32, 256 MB memory.

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    Description

    The NI PCI-5421 is a high-performance, PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generator, identified by its part number 778692-01. This model falls under the category of PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generators and is designed to deliver sophisticated waveform generation capabilities. The device description highlights its core features as a 100 MS/s Arb, 16-bit, 8 MB waveform generator.

    It offers flexible memory options to fit various user needs, including 8 MB, 32 MB, and 256 MB configurations, allowing for extensive waveform storage and complex waveform generation. The output channel of the PCI-5421 is analog, DC-coupled, ensuring high-quality signal output, and it utilizes an SMB (jack) connector for easy and reliable connection.

    The device boasts a 16-bit DAC resolution, providing high fidelity and precision in waveform output. It supports a wide array of waveforms, including sine, ramp, triangle, square, and arbitrary, making it highly versatile for various applications. With a maximum bandwidth of 43 MHz and a 7-pole elliptical filter, it is capable of delivering clean and accurate signals across a broad frequency spectrum.

    Additionally, the PCI-5421 features 2 bidirectional channels with a frequency range from DC to 105 MHz, and it can handle input overloads ranging from -2 to +7 V, offering robust performance for both generating and capturing signals. These channels use an SMB (jack) connector type, ensuring a secure connection for bidirectional data flow.

    Currently, the NI PCI-5421 is classified as mature, but it remains available for purchase, providing a reliable option for users in need of a high-quality, PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generator.

    Specification Details
    Part Number 778692-01
    Category PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generators
    Model PCI-5421
    Description NI PCI-5421, 100 MS/s Arb, 16-bit, 8 MB
    Memory Options 8 MB, 32 MB, 256 MB
    Output Channel Type Analog, DC-coupled
    Output Channel Connector SMB (jack)
    DAC Resolution 16 bits
    Supported Waveforms Sine, Ramp, Triangle, Square, Arbitrary
    Maximum Bandwidth 43 MHz
    Filter Type 7-pole elliptical
    Bidirectional Channels 2
    Channel Connector Type SMB (jack)
    Frequency Range (Bidirectional Channels) DC to 105 MHz
    Input Overload (Bidirectional Channels) -2 to +7 V
    Status Mature, available

    Question 1: What is the part number for the NI PCI-5421?
    Answer 1: 778692-01

    Question 2: What is the DAC resolution of the PCI-5421?
    Answer 2: 16-bit

    Question 3: What are the memory options for the PCI-5421?
    Answer 3: 8 MB, 32 MB, 256 MB

    Question 4: What types of waveforms can the PCI-5421 generate?
    Answer 4: Sine, ramp, triangle, square, arbitrary

    Question 5: What is the maximum output bandwidth of the PCI-5421?
    Answer 5: 43 MHz