PXIe-5832

Description

The National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver is a sophisticated instrument that merges the capabilities of a vector signal analyzer and a vector signal generator, providing a wide frequency range from 5 GHz to 21 GHz and 22.5 GHz to 44 GHz. This device is identified by multiple part numbers, which include 787725-01, 787726-01, 787727-01, 787728-01, 787729-01, 787730-01, and 787731-01.

Designed for half-duplex stimulus and response measurements, the PXIe-5832 boasts a significant 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth, enhancing its capability to handle complex signals. Its multiport configurations are made possible through the use of advanced mmWave switching technology, allowing for efficient multi-point testing.

The instrument can be configured for intermediate frequency (IF) applications with a combination of the NI PXIe-5820 and the NI PXIe-3623, whereas full capabilities including mmWave frequencies are unlocked when used with the PXIe-5653 and one or more mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads.

To accommodate its advanced features, it is recommended to pair the PXIe-5832 with the PXIe-1095 or PXIe-1092 Chassis for optimal performance. For programming the device, users can take advantage of compatible software options such as RFmx, NI-RFSA, and NI-RFSG. Ensuring sustained accuracy and reliability, the PXIe-5832 is engineered to perform internal self-calibration using onboard power detectors, which automatically compensate for any environmental changes.

Question 1: What are the advantages of using the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver’s 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth for complex signal handling, and how does it benefit from the integration of mmWave switching technology and internal self-calibration?
Answer 1: The onboard power detectors in the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver are designed to perform internal self-calibration, which automatically compensates for environmental changes, thereby ensuring the instrument’s sustained accuracy and reliability in its measurements.

Question 2: What is the purpose of the internal self-calibration feature in the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver, and which software options are compatible for programming this device?
Answer 2: The National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver covers frequency ranges from 5 GHz to 21 GHz and 22.5 GHz to 44 GHz, and is identified by part numbers 787725-01, 787726-01, 787727-01, 787728-01, 787729-01, 787730-01, and 787731-01.

Question 3: What is the function of the onboard power detectors in the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver, and how do they contribute to the instrument’s performance?
Answer 3: The internal self-calibration feature in the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver is designed to ensure sustained accuracy and reliability by automatically compensating for environmental changes using onboard power detectors. The compatible software options for programming this device include RFmx, NI-RFSA, and NI-RFSG.

Question 4: What frequency ranges are covered by the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver, and which part numbers identify this particular device?
Answer 4: The National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver is recommended to be paired with the PXIe-1095 or PXIe-1092 Chassis for optimal performance, and it utilizes internal self-calibration with onboard power detectors to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Question 5: Which chassis are recommended to ensure optimal performance when using the National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver, and what kind of calibration does it utilize to maintain accuracy and reliability?
Answer 5: The National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver’s 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth allows it to handle complex signals with high data rates and wider modulation bandwidths, which is crucial for modern wireless communication testing, while the integration of mmWave switching technology enables efficient multi-point testing at extremely high frequencies. Additionally, the internal self-calibration feature ensures the device maintains accuracy and reliability over time by automatically compensating for environmental variations, enhancing measurement consistency without the need for frequent manual cal

Specification	Details
Product Name	National Instruments PXIe-5832 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
Part Numbers	787725-01, 787726-01, 787727-01, 787728-01, 787729-01, 787730-01, 787731-01
Frequency Range	5 GHz to 21 GHz and 22.5 GHz to 44 GHz
Functionality	Combines Vector Signal Analyzer and Vector Signal Generator
Measurement Type	Half-duplex stimulus and response
Multiport Configurations	Accessible through mmWave switching technology
Bandwidth	1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth
IF Configuration	Combination of NI PXIe-5820 and NI PXIe-3623
mmWave Configuration	Combination of NI PXIe-5820, NI PXIe-3623, PXIe-5653, and mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads
Recommended Chassis	PXIe-1095, PXIe-1092
Software Compatibility	RFmx, NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG
Self Calibration	Internal self-calibration based on power detectors