Description
The Part Number 778283-01 is essential for identifying the correct component, and in this case, it specifies a specific model of RF Downconverters, known as the PXI-5600. This model is designed to fit perfectly into a 3U PXI Module form factor, making it a versatile and integral part of many RF applications.
With a Real-Time Bandwidth of 20 MHz, the PXI-5600 is capable of handling a wide range of signals efficiently. Its Operating Range is quite broad, from 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz, ensuring that it can be used for a variety of RF downconverting tasks. This range is essential for diverse applications, from basic research to complex signal analysis.
The device boasts an impressive Noise Density of < -140 dBm/Hz, and its Spurious-Free Dynamic Range is greater than 80 dB. Such specifications indicate a high-quality signal processing capability, minimizing noise and maximizing clarity. The Phase Noise performance is equally exceptional, with a rating of < -94 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, further emphasizing the PXI-5600’s ability to deliver clean and accurate RF signals.
Accuracy and stability are critical for any RF downconverter, and the PXI-5600 excels in both. Its Timebase Stability is rated at ±20 ppb, with a Timebase Accuracy of ±50 ppb. This precision is crucial for applications requiring consistent performance over time. Additionally, the Input Signal Measurement Repeatability is less than 0.2 dB, and the Amplitude Error (with software compensation) is less than 0.2 dB over a 20 °C change, showcasing the device’s reliability and consistency.
Supporting the PXI-5600 is a range of software, including NI-RFSA 2
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778283-01 |
| Category | RF Downconverters |
| Model | PXI-5600 |
| Form Factor | 3U PXI Module |
| Real-Time Bandwidth | 20 MHz |
| Operating Range | 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
| Noise Density | < -140 dBm/Hz |
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range | > 80 dB |
| Phase Noise | < -94 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset |
| Timebase Stability | ±20 ppb |
| Timebase Accuracy | ±50 ppb |
| Input Signal Measurement Repeatability | < 0.2 dB |
| Amplitude Error (with software compensation) | < 0.2 dB over 20 °C change |
| Software Support | NI-RFSA 2.1, NIPXI-5600 Support driver |
| Connectors | FREQ REF IN, 10 MHz OUT, PXI 10 MHz I/O, OUTPUT
Question 1: What is the operating range of the PXI-5600? Question 2: What is the real-time bandwidth of the PXI-5600? Question 3: What is the noise density of the PXI-5600? |




