Description
The NI PXI-5651 is a high-performance RF signal generator and CW source that operates within a frequency range of 50 MHz to 3.3 GHz. The part number for this device is 779670-01, placing it within the signal generators category. This model is specifically designed to meet a wide range of testing and signal generation needs.
One of the key features of the PXI-5651 is its ability to handle frequency steps typically 1 Hz or less, allowing for precise control over the signal’s frequency. Moreover, it boasts an impressive phase noise performance of -110 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset, ensuring high-quality signal generation with minimal interference.
Regarding modulation capabilities, the PXI-5651 supports various types including FM, 2-FSK, and OOK. It also accommodates a variety of modulating waveforms such as sine, triangle, square, 31-order PRBS, and user-defined 1020-bit sequences, providing flexibility in signal design and testing.
The device features an Automatic Level Control (ALC) frequency response that spans from a few kHz to greater than 3.3 GHz, along with an attenuator range of 100 dB. These specifications ensure that the PXI-5651 can adapt to a broad spectrum of signal intensities and maintain stable output levels across its entire frequency range.
For software integration and control, the PXI-5651 utilizes the NI-RFSG instrument driver. This driver facilitates easy programming and interaction with the signal generator, making it a user-friendly choice for engineers and technicians in various fields requiring precise RF signal generation and modulation.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 779670-01 |
| Category | Signal Generators |
| Model | PXI-5651 |
| Description | NI PXI-5651 3.3 GHz RF Signal Generators and CW Source |
| Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 3.3 GHz |
| Frequency Steps | Typically 1 Hz or less |
| Phase Noise | -110 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset |
| Modulation Types | FM, 2-FSK, OOK |
| Modulating Waveforms | Sine, Triangle, Square, 31-order PRBS, and User-defined 1020-bit |
| ALC Frequency Response | From a few kHz to greater than 3.3 GHz |
| Attenuator Range | 100 dB |
| Instrument Driver | NI-RFSG |
Question 1: What is the frequency range of the PXI-5651?
Answer 1: 50 MHz to 3.3 GHz
Question 2: What modulation types does the PXI-5651 support?
Answer 2: FM, 2-FSK, OOK
Question 3: What is the phase noise at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset of PXI-5651?
Answer 3: -110 dBc/Hz
Question 4: What is the part number for the NI PXI-5651?
Answer 4: 779670-01
Question 5: Which NI driver is used for controlling the PXI-5651?
Answer 5: NI-RFSG
