Description
The PXI-5421 is a high-performance waveform generator that comes with part numbers 778697-01, 778697-02, 778697-03, and 778697-04, indicating various configurations or revisions. It is designed to fit into a single slot of a 3U PXI chassis, making it an efficient solution for systems with limited space.
This module boasts a sampling rate of 100 MS/s and a 16-bit resolution, allowing for the generation of precise and high-quality signals. The PXI-5421 offers a variety of memory options, including 8 MB, 32 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB, providing flexibility to handle a wide range of waveform lengths and complexities.
With a maximum bandwidth of 43 MHz and a single output channel, this module is capable of delivering a broad range of signals. It is compatible with several software platforms, including NI-FGEN, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio, ensuring ease of integration into existing setups.
The output enable feature is software-selectable, offering users control over signal generation. Additionally, the PXI-5421 can handle a maximum output overload of 50 Ω, ±12 V (±8 V for Direct Path), ensuring robust performance in demanding applications.
The module’s clock source can be either an internal, phase-locked loop or an onboard VCXO frequency reference, providing flexibility in timing and synchronization. Weighing in at 12.1 oz. and with dimensions of 8.5 x 0.8 x 5.1 inches, the PXI-5421 combines compactness with powerful functionality, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of signal generation tasks.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778697-01, 778697-02, 778697-03, 778697-04 |
| Model | PXI-5421 |
| Sampling Rate | 100 MS/s |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Memory Options | 8 MB, 32 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB |
| Form Factor | 1-slot 3U PXI module |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 43 MHz |
| Output Channels | 1 |
| Software Compatibility | NI-FGEN, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio |
| Output Enable Feature | Software-selectable |
| Maximum Output Overload | 50 Ω, ±12 V (±8 V for Direct Path) |
| Clock Source | Internal, phase-locked loop or onboard VCXO frequency reference |
| Weight | 12.1 oz. |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.8 x 5.1 in |
| Mature Status | Announced by
Question 1: What is the sampling rate of the PXI-5421? Question 2: How much memory can the PXI-5421 support? Question 3: What is the maximum bandwidth of the PXI-5421? Question 4: What software is compatible with the PXI-5421? Question 5: What is the maximum output overload capacity of the PXI-5421? |
