Genie NI 5421- User Manual

Genie NI 5421

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Amplitude and Offset
  • Page 5 – Frequency and Transient Response
  • Page 7 – Specification
  • Page 14 – Sample Clock; Sample Rate Range and Resolution
  • Page 15 – Effective Sample Rate
  • Page 19 – CLK IN; (Sample Clock and Reference Clock Input, Front Panel Connector)
  • Page 20 – PFI 0 and PFI 1
  • Page 22 – Optional Front Panel Connector
  • Page 23 – Output Signal Characteristics (Continued)
  • Page 24 – Start Trigger
  • Page 26 – Markers
  • Page 27 – Waveform and Instruction Memory Utilization
  • Page 29 – Calibration
  • Page 30 – Software
  • Page 31 – Environment; Specifications
  • Page 34 – Physical
  • Page 35 – NI PXI-5421 Only—Front Panel LED Indicators; Included Cable
  • Page 36 – Where to Go for Support
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NI 5421 Specifications

NI PXI/PCI-5421 16-Bit 100 MS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Unless otherwise noted, the following conditions were used for each
specification:

Analog Filter enabled.

Interpolation set to maximum allowed factor for a given sample rate.

Signals terminated with 50

.

Direct Path set to 1 V

pk-pk

, Low-Gain Amplifier Path set to 2 V

pk-pk

,

and High-Gain Amplifier Path set to 12 V

pk-pk

.

Sample clock set to 100 MS/s.

Typical values are representative of an average unit operating at room
temperature. Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the
most recent NI 5421 specifications, visit

ni.com/manuals

.

To access all the NI 5421 documentation, including the

NI Signal

Generators Getting Started Guide

, which contains functional descriptions

of the NI 5421 signals, navigate to

Start»Programs»National

Instruments»NI-FGEN»Documentation

.

Hot Surface

If the NI 5421 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures and

cause burns. Allow the NI 5421 to cool before removing it from the chassis.

Contents

CH 0 ........................................................................................................ 2
Sample Clock .......................................................................................... 14
Onboard Clock ........................................................................................ 17
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock .......................................... 18
CLK IN ................................................................................................... 19
PFI 0 and PFI 1 ....................................................................................... 20
DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL (DDC) ................................................ 22
Start Trigger ............................................................................................ 24
Markers ................................................................................................... 26
Waveform and Instruction Memory Utilization...................................... 27
Calibration............................................................................................... 29
Power ...................................................................................................... 29
Software .................................................................................................. 30
Environment ............................................................................................ 31
Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and CE Compliance ................. 33
Physical ................................................................................................... 34
Where to Go for Support ......................................................................... 36

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Summary

Page 3 - Amplitude and Offset

© National Instruments Corporation 3 NI 5421 Specifications Amplitude and Offset Amplitude Range Path Load Amplitude (V pk-pk ) 1. Amplitude values assume the full scale of the DAC is utilized. If an amplitude smaller than the minimum value is desired, then waveforms less than full scale of the DAC ...

Page 5 - Frequency and Transient Response

© National Instruments Corporation 5 NI 5421 Specifications Output Coupling DC — Output Enable Software-selectable. When disabled, CH 0 out is terminated with a 1 W resistor with a value equal to the selected output impedance. — Maximum Output Overload The CH 0 output can be connected to a 50 Ω , ±1...

Page 7 - Specification

© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI 5421 Specifications Table 1. (Continued) Specification Value Comments Suggested Maximum Frequencies for Common Functions Function Path Disable the Analog Filter and the Digital Interpolation Filter for Square, Ramp, and Triangle. Direct Low-Gain Amplifier High...

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