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
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