Description
Product Overview
The NI PXIe-5164 is a high-performance PXI Express oscilloscope designed for applications requiring high dynamic range, wide bandwidth, and deep onboard memory. Engineered by National Instruments, the PXIe-5164 features two channels with 400 MHz of analog bandwidth and a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). This combination allows for extremely precise measurements of complex signals that are often missed by standard 8-bit digitizers. Built on the open PXI standard, this module solves the challenge of high-speed data acquisition in automated test environments, providing the flexibility to handle everything from aerospace and defense signaling to advanced scientific research and semiconductor characterization.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: NI (National Instruments)
- Model: PXIe-5164
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- Channels: 2 Simultaneously Sampled
- Bandwidth: 400 MHz
- Resolution: 14-bit
- Sample Rate: 1 GS/s (Real-time, single channel)
- Onboard Memory: Up to 1.5 GB
- Input Voltage Range: Up to 100 Vpp
- Bus Interface: PXI Express (Gen 2 x8)
- FPGA: User-programmable Xilinx Kintex-7 410T (on select sub-models)
Key Features & Benefits
- High Dynamic Range: The 14-bit ADC architecture of the PXIe-5164 provides significantly higher vertical resolution than traditional oscilloscopes, enabling the detection of minute signal variations and low-level harmonics.
- User-Programmable FPGA: Featuring a powerful Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA, the PXIe-5164 allows engineers to implement custom signal processing, triggering, and data reduction directly on the hardware, reducing the load on the host PC and decreasing latency.
- Large Onboard Memory: With up to 1.5 GB of memory, the module can capture long-duration waveforms at high sample rates, which is critical for analyzing transient events or complex communication protocols.
Application Scenarios
- Aerospace and Defense: The PXIe-5164 is frequently deployed in radar prototyping and electronic warfare (EW) testing, where high-speed sampling and real-time FPGA processing are required to identify pulse characteristics.
- Semiconductor Characterization: Ideal for high-throughput automated test equipment (ATE) environments to validate the performance of power management ICs (PMICs) and high-speed analog components.
- Particle Physics & Research: Used in laboratory settings for pulse-shape analysis and high-energy physics experiments where high-resolution timing and amplitude accuracy are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the primary function of the PXIe-5164?
- A: The PXIe-5164 functions as a high-resolution digitizer and oscilloscope that captures high-frequency electrical signals and converts them into digital data for analysis in a PXI Express chassis.
- Q: Is PXIe-5164 compatible with legacy systems?
- A: The PXIe-5164 is a PXI Express (PXIe) module; it is compatible with PXI Express and PXI Hybrid chassis slots, but it cannot be used in legacy PXI-only (peripheral) slots.
Conclusion
The NI PXIe-5164 stands out as a versatile and powerful tool in the industrial instrumentation market. By combining 14-bit resolution with 400 MHz bandwidth and a programmable FPGA, the PXIe-5164 provides the technical edge required for the most demanding automated test and measurement challenges.
