2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator NEW NI PXI-5670 • 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz • 16-bit resolution, 100 MS/s arbitrary waveform generation (400 MS/s interpolated) • 8, 32 or 256 MB memory • 22 MHz real-time bandwidth • High-stability time base (10 MHz OCXO) • ±20 ppb frequency stability • ±50 ppb frequency accuracy •-145 dBm to +13 dBm output power 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 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. The Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW accompanies the PXI-5670, providing functions and tools for signal generation, analysis, visualization, and processing of custom and standard digital and analog modulation formats. The combined functionality of the PXI-5670 and the Modulation 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. Figure 1. Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW Displaying π/4 DQPSK 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 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. The PXI-5670 features an onboard ultrahigh-stability ovencontrolled crystal oscillator (OCXO), which provides frequency stability of ±20 ppb and frequency accuracy of ±50 ppb. These 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 jumpstart your application test development. 2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator The Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW provides functions for signal generation, analysis, and visualization of custom and standard analog and digital modulation. With the Modulation Toolkit, you can also develop and analyze custom modulation formats and generate these with the PXI-5670. Some of the standard measurement functions include EVM (error vector magnitude), MER (modulation error ratio), and ρ (rho). Functions are also available for injecting impairments including IQ Gain Imbalance, Quadrature Skew, and AWGN (additive white Gaussian noise). Visualization functions include trellis, constellation, and 2D- and 3D-eye diagrams. This hardware and software combination gives you access to customizable functionality not available in traditional instrumentation. Figure 3. RF test system – PXI-5670 and PXI-5660 Modulation Toolkit Functions* Modulation/Demodulation Visualization and Analysis Memory • 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256-QAM • 2, 4, 8, 16-FSK • MSK and GMSK • 8, 16, 64-PSK • BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, DQPSK, π/4DQPSK • AM, FM, PM • Trellis diagrams • Constellation plot • 2D- and 3D-eye diagrams The deep memory of up to 256 MB in the PXI-5670 offers extended playback time for complex modulated signals. With this deep memory, you can build and output longer and more complex waveforms with a duration of up to 1.28 seconds to address research and testing needs for simulation of signal transmission in real-world conditions. Modulation Analysis Functions • ρ (rho) • DC offset • Phase error • Quadrature skew • IQ gain imbalance • Bit error rate (BER) • Frequency deviation • Burst timing measurements • Modulation error ratio (MER) • Error vector magnitude (EVM) *A Modulation Impairments • Multitone • DC offset • Fading profile • Frequency offset • Quadrature skew • IQ gain imbalance • Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) modulation toolkit datasheet is available separately. Option 8 MB 32 MB 256 MB * Frequency Playback Time 40 ms 160 ms 1.28 s Frequency Resolution* 25 Hz 6.2 Hz 0.6 Hz resolution does not refer to accuracy Superior Flexibility Providing customers with a flexible platform is necessary to meet the needs of today’s complex, rapidly evolving systems. The PXI-5670 consists of two components – the NI PXI-5610 2.7 GHz RF upconverter and the NI PXI-5421 arbitrary waveform generator, a high-spectral-purity baseband signal generator. The PXI-5610 and the PXI-5421 work together to provide vector signal generation from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz. Because of the flexible hardware and software, and with access to low-level driver functionality, the PXI-5610 and the PXI-5421 can also be used independently for RF upconversion and arbitrary waveform sequencing. For advanced applications, combine additional modular instruments in the same PXI chassis with the PXI-5670 and take advantage of the tight synchronization between PXI modules. For example, combine the PXI-5660 RF Vector Signal Analyzer with the PXI-5670 to build an RF communications test system with complete modulation and demodulation capabilities. Calibration The PXI-5610 and the PXI-5421 are calibrated separately by National Instruments and are shipped with NIST-traceable and ISO-9002-certified calibration certificates. Temperature variations are calibrated and corrected during normal operation resulting in very high stability and repeatability. Figure 2. A 3D IQ plot created by the Modulation Toolkit visually separates the I and Q components for this PSK modulated signal. 2 National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • [email protected] • ni.com 2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator Specifications Valid over specified Operating Environment (0 to 55 °C) unless otherwise stated. Residual FM ..................................................... 4.5 Hz rms maximum (continuous wave, 300 Hz to 3 kHz integration bandwidth) General Spurious Responses Channels .......................................................... 1 RF, 1 IF Second harmonic (>10 MHz) 0 to 55 °C .......... _< –45 dBc Output third-order distortion (IMD) (two -6 dBm tones, >200 kHz apart) ......... <–86 dBc typical Residual spurious response (no input signal, 0 dB attenuation/maximum power level, excluding LO feedthrough) ... <–80 dBc typical NI PXI-5421 system clock rate......................... 100 MHz Harmonic and spurious response.............. –105 dBm typical Output-related spurious response (nonharmonic) ............................ –80 dBc maximum (6400 MHz – RF output frequency) ................. –64 dBc typical, –58 dBc maximum Frequency Characteristics Frequency range ............................................... 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz Frequency minimum (performance below 250 kHz not guaranteed) ........................... 9 kHz Real-time bandwidth (Digital vector modulation bandwidth) ............................. 22 MHz Locking range ................................................... 5 Hz minimum Warm-up time (typical) .................................... 30 minutes Frequency Resolution (dependent on NI PXI-5421 memory) 8 MB .......................................................... 25 Hz 32 MB ........................................................ 6.2 Hz 256 MB ...................................................... 0.6 Hz Close-in Spurious Responses (Carrier-Modulated) Tuning Speed Sine wave, 50 Hz resolution Thermal correction disabled...................... Thermal correction enabled ...................... 1 MS record, phase continuity off Digital IF equalization off .......................... Digital IF equalization on........................... Real-Time Bandwidth <10 MHz 35 ms typical 50 ms max >10 MHz 340 ms typical 370 ms max 950 ms typical 1.6 s max Spurious Response Offset from Carrier Maximum Power (dBc) <100 Hz <-50 100 Hz to 10 kHz <-60 <400 Hz <-40 100 Hz to 2 kHz -50 Note The NI PXI-5670 tuning speed and tuning resolution depend on resampling done by the PC. This means that fine resolution RF Output Characteristics tuning speed is dependent on the speed and memory of the computer. Specifications below are the result of using an NI PXI 8186 Output power range ......................................... -145 dBm to +13 dBm minimum Amplitude resolution PXI-5670..................................................... 0.02 dB minimum PXI-5610..................................................... 1 dB typical Amplitude settling time PXI-5610 <0.1 dB within 150 ms maximum <0.01 dB within 300 ms maximum Pentium IV controller 2.2 GHz with 512 MB RAM with the Windows XP operating system and NI-RFSG phase continuity disabled. Internal Frequency Reference Frequency ......................................................... Temperature stability ....................................... Aging Per year...................................................... Per day ....................................................... Initial achievable accuracy............................... Lock time for the 5610 to ext frequency reference ........................ Locking range ................................................... Reference Input ................................................ Input amplitude ......................................... Input frequency range ............................... Reference Output ............................................. Signal......................................................... Output Frequency ...................................... Output Amplitude ...................................... 10 MHz ±20 ppb max (referenced to 25 °C) ±100 ppb ±1 ppb ±50 ppb Level Accuracy 5 s max 5 Hz minimum 50 Ω SMA female -5 to +16 dBm 10 MHz ± 0.5 ppm 50 Ω SMA female Square wave 10 MHz 6.7 dBm into 50 Ω load, fundamental frequency (1± 0.1 Vpp sine wave) Spectral purity Figure 2. Typical Output Power Level Accuracy from -45 dBm to +10 dBm Phase Noise –50.0 Output Power Range Output Frequency +7 to -30 dBm -30 to -80 dBm -80 to -127 dBm 1 <-127 dBm (typical) 1 250 kHz to 10 MHz (typical) ±1.2 dB ±1.3 dB ±1.5 dB ±2 dB 10 MHz to 2.7 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.8 dB ±1 dB ±1.5 dB –55.0 –60.0 –65.0 –70.0 –75.0 dBc/Hz –80.0 –85.0 25 °C ±10 °C. –90.0 Accuracy degrades by < 0.03 dB per °C over full temperature range. –95.0 –100.0 Accuracy degrades by 0.1 dB per dB above +7 dBm power levels, and by 0.15 dB per dB above +10 dBm power levels. –105.0 –110.0 1 At –115.0 nonsystem spur frequencies with attenuator hold mode. Refer to the Spurious Responses section for more information. –120.0 –125.0 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) 10 MHz to 2.3 GHz .................................... <1.6:1 2.3 to 2.7 GHz ............................................ <1.7:1 –130.0 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M Offset From Carrier (Hz) Figure 1. Typical Phase Noise at 1 GHz with Real-Time Bandwidth <10 MHz Offset Frequency 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Real-time bandwidth <10 MHz Carrier Frequency = 1 GHz –82 dBc/Hz maximum –87 dBc/Hz maximum –93 dBc/Hz maximum –114 dBc/Hz maximum Offset Frequency 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Real-time bandwidth >10 MHz Carrier Frequency = 1 GHz –72 dBc/Hz maximum –75 dBc/Hz maximum –100 dBc/Hz maximum –120 dBc/Hz maximum Output 1 dB Gain Compression Point (minimum) Carrier Frequency = 2 GHz –79 dBc/Hz maximum –85 dBc/Hz maximum –92 dBc/Hz maximum –111 dBc/Hz maximum Carrier Frequency = 2 GHz –70 dBc/Hz maximum –72 dBc/Hz maximum –98 dBc/Hz maximum –119 dBc/Hz maximum Output Frequency (GHz) Up to 2.0 2.0 to 2.5 2.5 to 2.7 15 to 35 °C (dBm) 17 15.5 14.5 0 to 55 °C (dBm) 16 14 13 15 to 35 °C (dBm/Hz) -120 -140 0 to 55 °C (dBmHz) -115 -135 Noise density (0 dBm output) Output Power Level (dBm) 0 -20 National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • [email protected] • ni.com 3 2.7 GHz RF Vector Signal Generator Specifications Typical Noise Floor at 2 GHz Power Requirements Output Power Level (dBm) -57 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 Typical PXI-5610 PXI-5421 Typical Noise Floor (dBm/Hz) -158 -157 -154 -147 -140 -130 -120 -110 Vector modulation bandwidth flatness............ Group delay variation (within the vector modulation bandwidth) ............................. Group delay PXI-5421..................................................... PXI-5610..................................................... Overload protection on RF output Maximum reverse RF power ..................... Maximum DC input.................................... Self-calibration PXI-5610..................................................... PXI-5421..................................................... External calibration interval PXI-5610..................................................... PXI-5421..................................................... ±0.5 dB typical +12 VDC 900 mA 460 mA -12 VDC 60 mA 10 mA Total Power 25.0 W 21.9 W Correction for YIG offset and gain Correction for DC gain offset and timing errors 1 year 2 years Physical ±20 ns typical PXI-5610 (2 slots) ............................................. 10 by 16 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.) PXI-5421 (1 slot) ............................................... 10 by 16 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.) 750 ns typical 1200 ns typical Environmental Operating Environment Operating temperature .............................. Relative humidity....................................... Altitude (indoor use only) ......................... Storage Environment Ambient temperature ................................ Relative humidity....................................... Shock and Vibration Nonoperational shock ............................... 4 W maximum ±50 VDC Frequency range ............................................... 3.2 to 5.9 GHz Output power ................................................... -22 dBm (typical) VSWR ............................................................... 1.5:1 maximum Phase noise – Local Oscillator 3.2 GHz -89 dBc/Hz -98 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz Carrier Frequency 4.2 GHz -88 dBc/Hz -98 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz 5.2 GHz -85 dBc/Hz -95 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz 0 to +55 °C (Meets IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)1 10 to 90%, noncondensing (Meets IEC 60068-2-56) 0 to 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature) -20 to 70 °C (Meets IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) 5 to 95%, noncondensing (Meets IEC-60068-2-56.) 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Meets IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random vibration Non-operating.............. 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Meets IEC-60068-2-64. Non-operating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-2880F, Class B) 1When installed in the NI PXI-101x or PXI-1000B chassis, the PXI-5421 operating temperature is 0 to +45 °C Certifications and Compliances Modulation Frequency Modulation (modulation frequency 1 kHz, carrier frequency 1 GHz, FM deviation 100 kHz, filter bandwidth 2 MHz ............................. <1% Digital Modulation QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM (root raised cosine Filter, alpha = 0.25, carrier frequency = 1 GHz, 2,000 symbol PRBS, equalization: ON) Symbol Rate 200 kS/s 1 MS/s 2.56 MS/s 5.12 MS/s 10 MS/s +5 VDC 2.6 A 2.0 A Calibration Local Oscillator Output Offset Frequency (kHz) 1 10 100 +3.3 VDC 150 mA 1.9 A EVM (%) 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.8 2.5 MER (dB) 39 38 36 35 32 CE Mark Compliance Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 3111-1, UL 61010B-1 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions................................................... EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Immunity .................................................... EN 61326:1997 + A2:2001, Table 1 EMC/EMI ................................................... CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant Ordering Information NI PXI-5670 8 MB memory ..........................................................778768-01 32 MB memory ........................................................778768-02 256 MB memory ......................................................778768-03 Includes PXI-5610, PXI-5421, NI-RFSG, Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW, cables, and calibration certificates. BUY ONLINE! Visit ni.com/info and enter pxi5670. 4 National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • [email protected] • ni.com NI Services and Support NI has the services and support to meet your needs around the globe and through the application life cycle – from planning and development through deployment and ongoing maintenance. 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