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-5660 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 connectors. 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), +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 with Apex Waves for purchase and repair services.
| Model | PXI-5600 |
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| 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 |
| 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) |
| Warranty | Three Year Warranty |
| PXI-5600 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a Quote Today for Pricing Information |
Associated part numbers for PXI-5600:
186055B-01, 186055-01, 186055C-01, 186055D-01, 186055F-01, 186055G-01, 186055H-01, 186055J-01L, 186055-01L, 186055K-01L, 186058B-01, 186058-01, 186058C-01, 186058D-01, 186058F-01, 186058G-01, 186058H-01, 186058H-02, 186058-02, 186058H-03, 186058-03, 186058H-03L, 186058-03L, 186058J-01, 186058J-01L, 186058-01L, 186058K-01L, 186058Y-01L, 186058Y-02L, 186058-02L, 186061A-01, 186061-01, 186061B-01, 186061C-01, 186061D-01, 186061E-01L, 186061-01L, 186061F-01L, 186061G-01L, 186061H-01L, 186061J-01L, 191764A-01, 191764-01, 191764B-01, 191764C-01, 191764D-01, 191764E-01, 191764G-01, 191764H-01, 191764H-01L, 191764-01L, 191764J-01L, 191764K-01, 191764K-01L, 191764L-01L, 191764M-01L, 191764N-01L, 191764P-01, 191764R-01, 191764T-01, 191764U-01L, 191764V-01L, 191764Y-01, 191764Y-02, 191764-02, 191764Y-03L, 191764-03L, 191764Y-04L, 191764-04L, 191764Y-05, 191764-05, 193718A-01, 193718-01, 193718B-01, 193718B-02, 193718-02, 193718C-01L, 193718-01L, 193718C-02L, 193718-02L, 193729A-01, 193729-01, 193729B-01, 193729C-01, 193729D-01, 193729D-02, 193729-02, 199342A-01, 199342-01, 199342B-01L, 199342-01L, 778283-01, 778283-02, 778283-03, 778283-05, 781110-01, 781123-01
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