Description
The PXIe-5186 is a high-performance PXI Oscilloscope/Digitizer that comes with part numbers 782058-01 and 782058-02. This device is designed to offer exceptional sampling and bandwidth capabilities suitable for a wide range of applications.
It features a remarkable sampling rate of up to 250 GS/s using Random Interleaved Sampling (RIS) and a normal rate of 12.5 GS/s. This allows for precise capture of high-speed transient events and signals. The maximum bandwidth of the PXIe-5186 reaches up to 5 GHz, ensuring the oscilloscope can handle wide-bandwidth signals with ease.
For signals requiring a high input impedance, the device provides a bandwidth of 500 MHz on the 1 MΩ path. The input range is versatile, ranging from 110 mVpk-pk to 10 Vpk-pk, accommodating various signal types. Users can select an input impedance of either 50 Ω or 1 MΩ, offering flexibility for different measurement needs.
The PXIe-5186 is equipped with either 32 MB or 1 GB of onboard memory, providing ample storage for waveform capture and analysis. It features two 8-bit channel digitizers, enabling simultaneous acquisition of two signals. This is enhanced by advanced timing and synchronization capabilities, allowing multi-module synchronization with less than 10 picoseconds of variation between channels.
Another key feature of the PXIe-5186 is its self-calibration functionality, which corrects for DC gain and offset drifts, ensuring accurate measurements over time. Additionally, the device comes with an interactive soft front panel. This panel includes various measurement options, trigger modes, and both vertical and horizontal settings, providing an intuitive interface for users to easily configure and operate the oscilloscope.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 782058-01, 782058-02 |
| Category | PXI Oscilloscopes/Digitizers |
| Model | PXIe-5186 |
| Sampling Rate | 250 GS/s Random Interleaved Sampling (RIS) range, 12.5 GS/s (normal) |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 5 GHz |
| Bandwidth on 1 MΩ Path | 500 MHz |
| Input Range | 110 mVpk-pk to 10 Vpk-pk |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 1 MΩ |
| Onboard Memory | 32 MB or 1 GB |
| Channels | Two, 8-bit channel Digitizer |
| Timing and Synchronization | Multi-module timing and synchronization with <10 ps between channels |
| Self-Calibration | Yes, for DC gain and offset drifts |
| Interactive Soft Front Panel | Includes measurements, trigger modes, and vertical and horizontal settings |
Question 1: What is the max bandwidth of the PXIe-5186?
Answer 1: 5 GHz
Question 2: What is the normal sampling rate of the PXIe-5186?
Answer 2: 12.5 GS/s
Question 3: How can the PXIe-5186 sample at 250 GS/s?
Answer 3: Using Random Interleaved Sampling (RIS)
Question 4: What input impedance options does the PXIe-5186 offer?
Answer 4: 50 Ohm and 1 MOhm
Question 5: Does the PXIe-5186 support self-calibration?
Answer 5: Yes, it corrects DC gain and offset drifts.




