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PXI-5600
NI PXI-5600, 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz, SMA Female Connectors, RF Downconverter
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National Instruments PXI-5600 Downconverter
The National Instruments PXI-5600 (Part Number: 778283-01) is a broadband RF downconverter capable of frequency downconversion in a minimized 3U PXI module. The NI PXI-5600 highlights a wide real-time bandwidth capacity of 20 MHz, an exceptionally stable time base, and great integration with PXI digitizers for RF signal analysis applications. The PXI-5600 gives remarkable frequency performance over its working scope of 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz, with a minimum tuning resolution of 1 MHz. It provides a typical noise density of <-140 dBm/Hz (20 MHz to 1 GHz), <-137 dBm/Hz (1 GHz to 2 GHz), and <-135 dBm/Hz (2 GHz to 2.5 GHz), while the typical phase noise is -90 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset.
The NI PXI-5600 Downconverter also offers an Ultra-High Stability Timebase (10 MHz OCXO). The PXI-5600 offers an exceptionally stable timebase with a frequency stability of ±20 ppb and frequency accuracy of ±50 ppb, making it helpful for a range of automated applications where precise frequency synchronization is required.
The noise and distortion characteristics of the PXI-5600 are consistent and repeatable over an extensive range of time and temperatures. For instance, at a 1 MHz measurement bandwidth, a -30 dBm input signal typically has a single, unaveraged measurement repeatability of under 0.2 dB. The PXI-5600 utilizes a software compensation strategy that reduces amplitude error to under 0.2 dB over a 20°C change.
The PXI-5600 operates using the NI-RFSA driver software, which supports the PXI-5661 RF Vector Signal Analyzer system, which includes the PXI-5600 as its RF downconverter. Installing the software requires the presence of an application development environment (ADE) such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or C/C++. Additionally, the Spectral Measurements Toolkit (SMT) is required for frequency-domain analysis, while the Modulation Toolkit is optional for advanced modulation analysis. The device has six connectors: FREQ REF IN, 10 MHz OUT, PXI 10 MHz I/O, OUTPUT, and INPUT. It has a recommended warm-up time of 20 minutes and should be calibrated at least once a year.
This model offers 20 MHz real-time bandwidth, a high-stability timebase (10 MHz OCXO), ±20 ppb frequency stability, ±50 ppb frequency accuracy, >80 dB spurious-free dynamic range, <-135 dBm/Hz average noise density, and +30 dBm full-scale input range (with RF attenuation enabled) and +20 dBm (with RF attenuation disabled). The device has the dimensions 8.5 x 2.4 x 5.1 in. (21.6 cm × 6.0 cm × 13.0 cm).
The PXI-5600 is no longer available from the manufacturer National Instruments, but the RF downconverter will remain available in perpetuity from Apex Waves for purchase and repair services.
| Model | PXI-5600 |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778283-01 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | RF Downconverter |
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
| Real-Time Bandwidth | 20 MHz |
| Input Range | +30 dBm (with attenuation) |
| Front Panel Connectors | SMA Female I/O Connectors |
| Linearity | 10 MHz to 1 GHz: 0 dBm Minimum 1 GHz to 2 GHz: 2 dBm Minimum 2 GHz to 2.7 GHz: 4 dBm Minimum |
| Dynamic Range | 10 MHz to 1 GHz: 135 dB Minimum 1 GHz to 2 GHz: 136 dB Minimum 2 GHz to 2.7 GHz: 134 dB Minimum |
| Operating Temp Range | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temp Range | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Dimensions | 8.5 in. × 2.4 in. × 5.1 in. (21.6 cm × 6.0 cm × 13.0 cm) |
| Weight | Combined Unit: 41.1 oz (1,165 g) |
| PXI-5600 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a Quote |
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National Instruments PXI-5600 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the dynamic range of the PXI-5600?
Answer: The dynamic range of the RF downconverter is 80 dB.
Question: Which driver software should be used with the NI PXI-5600?
Answer: The device uses the NI-RFSA instrument driver, which is used to configure, operate, and program the hardware
Question: How many channels does the PXI-5600 have?
Answer: The downconverter has 1 RF input channel and 1 IF output channel.
Question: How long is the calibration interval for the RF downconverter?
Answer: The recommended calibration interval for the PXI-5600 is 1 year.
Question: What components make up the NI PXI-5661 RF Vector Signal Analyzer?
Answer: The NI PXI-5661 system is comprised of two distinct hardware modules: the NI PXI-5600 RF downconverter module and the NI PXI-5142 IF digitizer module.
PXI-5600 PDF Manuals
PXI-5600-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
NI-5661-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
NI-PXI-5600-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
NI-PXI-5660-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
NI-PXI-5660-SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
NI-PXI-5661-SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
PXI-5660-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
PXI-5661-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
PXI-5600 Diagrams
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