Description
The PXIe-5162 model is a part of the PXI Oscilloscopes/Digitizers category, which is uniquely identified by part numbers 782622-01, 782622-05, and 782622-06. This advanced instrument is designed to provide high precision and flexibility for a wide range of measurement applications.
It features 4 input channels, allowing for simultaneous data acquisition and analysis across multiple signals. The PXIe-5162 offers an impressive maximum sample rate of 5 GS/s on the 50 Ω path, 2.5 GS/s on 2 channels, and 1.25 GS/s on 4 channels, making it suitable for capturing high-speed signals with excellent fidelity.
The bandwidth capability of this device is equally remarkable, with 1.5 GHz on the 50 Ω path and 300 MHz on the 1 MΩ path, ensuring that users can accurately measure a wide range of frequencies.
Furthermore, the PXIe-5162 is equipped with deep onboard memory, enabling extensive data storage and complex signal processing tasks. This is complemented by a PCI Express x4 Gen 1 interface, which supports a data throughput of more than 600 MB/s, ensuring swift data transfer and minimal latency.
The timebase skew between modules is tightly controlled to within 100 ps, facilitating precise timing and synchronization across multiple instruments.
Lastly, this oscilloscope/digitizer is compatible with the NI-TClk API software, offering users a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for developing custom measurement and analysis routines. This software compatibility further enhances the flexibility and utility of the PXIe-5162, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of high-performance measurement tasks.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 782622-01, 782622-05, 782622-06 |
| Category | PXI Oscilloscopes/Digitizers |
| Model | PXIe-5162 |
| Input Channels | 4 |
| Sample Rate (Max) | 5 GS/s on 50 Ω path 2.5 GS/s on 2 channels 1.25 GS/s on 4 channels |
| Bandwidth | 1.5 GHz on 50 Ω path 300 MHz on 1 MΩ path |
| Onboard Memory | Deep |
| PCI Express | x4 Gen 1 |
| Data Throughput | > 600 MB/s |
| Timebase Skew Between Modules | 100 ps |
| Software Compatibility | NI-TClk API |
Question 1: What is the max sample rate of the PXIe-5162?
Answer 1: Up to 5 GS/s on the 50 Ω path.
Question 2: How many input channels does the PXIe-5162 have?
Answer 2: 4 channels.
Question 3: What is the bandwidth of the PXIe-5162 on the 50 Ω path?
Answer 3: 1.5 GHz.
Question 4: What interface supports the PXIe-5162 data transfer?
Answer 4: PCI Express x4 Gen 1.
Question 5: Is the PXIe-5162 compatible with NI-TClk API software?
Answer 5: Yes, it is compatible.




