Overview
The National Instruments PXI-5670 is a 2.7 GHz RF vector signal
generator module with the power and flexibility needed for product
development applications from design through manufacturing. The
NI PXI-5670 provides true 16-bit resolution arbitrary waveform
generation at 100 MS/s (400 MS/s interpolated), up to 256 MB of
memory, and 22 MHz real-time bandwidth. The PXI-5670 can
generate custom and standard modulation formats such as AM, FM,
PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, MSK, and QAM. Engineers now have a highly
precise and flexible vector signal generator with the performance
required for rapid prototyping and automated test.
providing functions and tools for signal generation, analysis,
visualization, and processing of custom and standard digital and
analog modulation formats.
Toolkit deliver a highly flexible and powerful solution for scientific
research, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace/defense,
and semiconductor test applications as well as for emerging areas
including software-defined radio, radio-frequency identification
(RFID), and wireless sensor networks.
Hardware
The PXI-5670 provides vector signal generation from 250 kHz to
2.7 GHz over a wide range of signal levels from -145 dBm to +13 dBm
in a compact, 3 slot 3U module. It follows industry-standard plug and
play specifications for the PXI bus and can be seamlessly integrated
with compliant systems.
controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), which provides frequency
stability of ±20 ppb and frequency accuracy of ±50 ppb. These
The Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW accompanies the PXI-5670,
The combined functionality of the PXI-5670 and the Modulation
The PXI-5670 features an onboard ultrahigh-stability oven-
NI PXI-5670
• 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz
• 16-bit resolution, 100 MS/s arbitrary
• 8, 32 or 256 MB memory
• 22 MHz real-time bandwidth
• High-stability time base
•-145 dBm to +13 dBm output power
waveform generation (400 MS/s
interpolated)
(10 MHz OCXO)
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±20 ppb frequency stability
±50 ppb frequency accuracy
2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator
Operating Systems
•Windows 2000/NT/XP
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW
• LabWindows/CVI
Application Software (included)
• Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW
Driver Software (included)
• NI-RFSG
Calibration Certificate Included
specifications make it useful for a range of automation applications.
A sophisticated calibration scheme is implemented in the PXI-5670
to ensure power level accuracy over varying temperatures from
0 to 55°C. This feature is important to many applications, especially
in manufacturing environments where the stable operation over
varying temperature ranges is critical.
Software
The PXI-5670 is shipped with the NI-RFSG instrument driver and the
Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW. NI-RFSG is a fully functional
instrument driver, compatible with a variety of application software
environments such as NI LabVIEW 7 Express, LabWindows/CVI, and
C. NI-RFSG features easy-to-use functions for configuring the timing
and synchronization, CW tone, and arbitrary waveform generation
capabilities of the PXI-5670. Also included are a number of interactive,
instructional examples and interactive online help that can help jump-
start your application test development.
Figure 1. Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW Displaying π/4 DQPSK
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