Description
The PCI-5402 is a PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generator with the part number 779656-01. It falls under the category of PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generators and is designed to generate a wide range of waveforms. This model is capable of generating Sine/Square waveforms up to 20 MHz and Triangle/Ramp waveforms up to 1 MHz, making it highly versatile for various applications.
It supports standard signals, pseudorandom noise, and DC signals as its signal types. The amplitude range of this device is from -5 V to +5 V, utilizing Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) as its signal generation method. This technique ensures precise and stable waveforms, suitable for fast analog signal generation.
The PCI-5402 features one analog output channel with a BNC connector type, ensuring reliable and secure connections. It boasts a 14-bit analog output resolution, which contributes to its ability to produce high-fidelity signals. Additionally, its overload tolerance is rated from -2 V to +7 V, providing a margin of safety against unexpected signal peaks.
The amplitude resolution of this device is impressive, at <0.06% of the amplitude range, while it offers selectable output impedance of either 50 Ω or 75 Ω. Users will appreciate the flexibility of a selectable output channel, enhancing the device’s versatility for various testing scenarios. Furthermore, it includes a selectable FIR filter, available for use above a 10 MS/s sample rate, which helps in achieving the desired signal characteristics by mitigating unwanted frequencies.
With a frequency resolution of 0.355 µHz and a maximum bandwidth of 20 MHz, the PCI-5402 is capable of delivering precise frequencies for a broad range of applications. It supports a maximum sampling rate of 400 MS/s (20 MHz max) for sine/square waves,
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 779656-01 |
| Category | PC-based Arbitrary Waveform Generators |
| Model | PCI-5402 |
| Waveform Generation | Sine/Square up to 20 MHz, Triangle/Ramp up to 1 MHz |
| Signal Types | Standard signals, pseudorandom noise, DC signals |
| Amplitude Range | -5 V to +5 V |
| Signal Generation Method | Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) |
| Applications | Fast analog signal generation |
| Analog Output Channels | 1 |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Analog Output Resolution | 14 bits |
| Overload Tolerance | -2 V to +7 V |
| Amplitude Resolution | <0.06% of amplitude range |
| Output Impedance | Selectable 50 Ω or 75 Ω |
| Selectable Output Channel | Yes |
| FIR Filter | Selectable, available above 10 MS/s sample rate |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.355 µHz |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 20 MHz |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 400 MS/s (20 MHz max), 100 MS/s (1 MHz for ramp/triangle) |
| Driver Software | NI-FGEN |
| Programming Interface Support | Yes, includes MAX |
| Obsolete Status
Question 1: What is the max sine/square waveform frequency for PCI-5402? Question 2: What analog output resolution does the PCI-5402 offer? Question 3: What’s the amplitude range of PCI-5402? Question 4: Does PCI-5402 have a selectable output impedance? Question 5: What’s the max triangle/ramp waveform frequency for PCI-5402? |
