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PCI-5640R
PCI-5640R, 2-Input/2-Output, Software-Defined Radio RF Transceiver
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National Instruments PCI-5640R Transceiver Device
The National Instruments PCI-5640R (Part number: 779460-01) is a Software-Defined Radio IF Transceiver Device. This model features two synchronized input channels and two synchronized output channels. Each channel has a dedicated, 14-bit ADC and up to 20 MHz real-time bandwidth. The NI PCI-5640R can acquire samples at 100 MSamples/second (MS/s) and has a frequency range from 250 kHz to FM. With these characteristics, this model is a powerful and flexible IF Transceiver Device, ideal for research, teaching related applications, and various other communication applications.
Since it is a PCI bus board, the NI PCI-5640R can easily be installed into a desktop PC. This device allows the user to utilize the onboard FPGA or select host-oriented processing by routing signals to and from the host machine. The NI PCI-5640R offers two IF Inputs (receivers) and two IF outputs (transmitter). Both channels are backed by A/D (analog to digital) and D/A (digital to analog) converters and include integrated up-converters and down-converters as well. This arrangement helps in offloading the computational requirements by facilitating processing at the baseband level.
This Transceiver Device is offered with a variety of programming options. When host-based processing is required, the NI LabVIEW software can be used in conjunction with the NI-5640R instrument driver for control and configuration of I/O channels to transmit to and from the host machine memory. This device weighs 9.2 oz. and the physical dimensions are 35.5 × 2.0 × 11.3 cm. In typical conditions, the NI PCI 5640R consumes 20 to 25.5 Watts of power.
PCI-5640 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-5640R |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Numbers | 779460-01 |
| Type | Software-Defined Radio/ Reconfigurable IF Transceiver |
| Channels | 2 Input/Output FM |
| Channel Resolution | 14 bits |
| Frequency Range | 20 MHz |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 100 MS/s |
| Driver Software | NI-5640R Instrument Driver |
| Compatibility | Xilinx® Virtex-II Pro FPGA Direct Memory Access (DMA) for data streaming |
| Power Dissipation | 25.5 W |
| Dimensions | 13.4 × 0.8 × 4.4 in |
| Weight | 0.56 lb, 9.2 oz |
| PCI-5640R Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments PCI-5640R Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Which type of input coupling does the PCI-5640R have?
Answer: The PCI-5640R has AC input coupling.
Question: How many DDC channels does the NI PCI-5640R have?
Answer: The NI PCI-5640R has as many as 6 channels for each ADC.
Question: What are the system requirements for the PCI-5640R?
Answer: The system requirements for the PCI-5640R are NI-RIO 2.0 or later, a PCI computer with 1 GB RAM, one expansion slot, 1.5 GB free hard drive space, Pentium 3 or higher-performance processor, Windows XP, LabVIEW FPGA Module 8.0 or later installed, and LabVIEW 8.0 or later installed.
Question: What are the self-calibration parameters for the NI PCI-5640R?
Answer: The self-calibration parameters for the NI PCI-5640R are VCXO, analog input gain, and analog output gain.
PCI-5640R PDF Manuals
PCI-5640R-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
GETTING-STARTED-WITH-THE-NI-PCI-5640R-IF-TRANSCEIVER-AND-THE-LABVIEW-FPGA-MODULE.PDF
MAINTAIN-FORCED-AIR-COOLING-NOTE-TO-USERS.PDF
NI-5640R-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
NI-5641R-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
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