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NI PXIe-5162
1.5 GHz analog bandwidth
Sampling rates of 5 GS/s (1 ch active) and 1.25 GS/s (4 ch active)
10-bit vertical resolution with input ranges from 50 mVpk-pk to 50 Vpk-pk
4 independently configurable channels with 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input impedance paths
Data transfer rates of >600 MB/s from device to host
1-slot, 3U PXI Express form factor
2 channels and 4 channels versions available
Overview
The NI PXIe-5162 digitizer/oscilloscope delivers a new level of performance in the small-form-factor, low-power PXI platform. Its flexibility makes it an ideal general-purpose
instrument for test and measurement applications. Each of the four analog input channels can acquire up to 5 GS/s with 1.5 GHz of bandwidth on the 50 Ω path and 300 MHz on
the 1 MΩ path. For high-channel applications, the analog-to-digital-converter provides two channels to sample up to 2.5 GS/s or four channels to sample up to 1.25 GS/s with 1.5
GHz analog bandwidth on the 50 Ω path. To manage the large data sets, the NI PXIe-5162 is equipped with deep onboard memory and a PCI Express x4 Gen 1 link to the PXI
Express backplane.
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Comparison Tables
Model
Number
NI PXI-5114
NI PXI-5152
NI PXI-5153
NI PXI-5154
NI PXIe-5162
NI PXIe-5185
NI PXIe-5186
NI 5772
PXI
PXI
PXI
PXI
PXI Express
PXI Express
PXI Express
NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module
NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module
Form Factor
Max. Sample
Rate
250 MS/s
2 GS/s
2 GS/s
2 GS/s
5 GS/s
12.5 GS/s
12.5 GS/s
1.6 GS/s
Max.
Bandwidth
125 MHz
300 MHz
500 MHz
1 GHz
1.5 GHz
3 GHz
5 GHz
2 GHz
Resolution
8-bit
8-bit
8-bit
8-bit
10-bit
8-bit
8-bit
12-bit
Input
Impedance
50 Ω / 1 MΩ
50 Ω / 1 MΩ
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω / 1 MΩ
50 Ω / 1 MΩ
50 Ω / 1 MΩ
50 Ω
Signal
Coupling
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC / DC
AC
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
Channel
Count
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
PXI Slot
Count
NI 5771
3 GS/s
900 MHz
8-bit
50 Ω
DC
2
1
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Application and Technology
The NI PXIe-5162 digitizer offers the familiar analog front end of a traditional oscilloscope with the added benefits of flexible software, improved measurement performance, and
simplified channel expansion. Common applications include:
Automated test of electronic devices
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Radar prototyping and testing
High-channel-count physics experiments
Image capture and recording with tight synchronization
Portable diagnostic test and debugging for military/aerospace
Top Features
4 channels
5 GS/s, 1.5 GHz bandwidth
10-bit resolution
10 input ranges
1 MΩ/50 Ω input impedance
2 GB onboard memory
x4 Gen 1 PXI Express Link
Technical Benefits
High density, up to 68 channels in 4U 19 in. rack space
Sufficient performance for a wide variety of applications
Superior measurement precision compared to traditional 8-bit high-speed digitizers
Improved resolution over a wide range of signals from 50 mV
pk-pk
to 50 V
pk-pk
Flexibility for both high-speed signal paths (50 Ω) and noninvasive measurements (1 MΩ)
Deep acquisition memory to store up to 1024 MS
High throughput, over 600 MB/s of continuous streaming
Table 1. NI PXIe-5162 features address the key challenges in automated test.
High-Performance Front End, Digital Back End Optimized for Automated Test
Using a 10-bit, 5 GS/s analog-to-digital converter (ADC), the NI PXIe-5162 provides high-speed sampling with four times the vertical resolution of a traditional box instrument. To
capture these small signal changes, the front end of the digitizer was carefully designed to reduce noise and distortion, resulting in seven effective number of bits (ENOB) at 1
GHz of analog bandwidth. Each channel on the NI PXIe-5162 is equipped with 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input impedance paths, input ranges spanning from 50 mV
pk-pk
to 50 V
pk-pk
,
selectable filters, and AC or DC coupling options. Once the analog signal is converted, the digital signal output can be sent to an NI FlexRIO FPGA coprocessor for inline
processing with the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module or back to the host CPU for post-processing. Data is transferred over the high-speed PCI Express x4 Gen 1 link to the PXI
Express backplane.
The result is a digitizer with leading analog performance optimized for automated test applications.
Figure 1. You can independently configure the NI PXIe-5162 input impedance, vertical ranges, and signal coupling on a per channel basis.
Simplified Channel Expansion
For applications requiring high-channel density, the single-slot NI PXIe-5162 includes four analog input channels that are capable of simultaneously digitizing signals at a rate of
1.25 GS/s. The modular PXI platform makes it possible to fit up to 68 channels in a compact 18-slot PXI chassis. Configuring the triggering and clock synchronization of the
individual modules using the NI-TClk API makes the system appear as one multichannel oscilloscope with 100 ps of skew between modules. This greatly simplifies the user
experience. Moreover, this easy-to-set-up channel expansion extends to all NI PXI digitizers, arbitrary waveform generators, and high-speed digital I/O modules. To manage these
large data sets, each module is capable of delivering high-data throughput at rates greater than 600 MB/s.
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Figure 2. With the density of the NI PXIe-5162 digitizer, you can create a 68-channel software-defined oscilloscope.
Flexible Software
Unlike vendor-defined box instruments, modular digitizers are defined and customized through software. Basic functions are available through the NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel, an
interactive UI that is shipped with PXI digitizers. You can also build fully automated applications using the NI-SCOPE driver, which provides over 40 digitizer examples to
accelerate development time. The IVI-compliant NI-SCOPE driver provides abstracted APIs for use with NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows
™
/CVI, and NI Measurement Studio for
Visual Studio. It also includes more than 50 built-in measurement and analysis functions. For comprehensive data analysis and visualization, LabVIEW is shipped with over 850
signal processing and mathematics functions.
Figure 3. The NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel is shipped with all NI digitizers to simplify interactive measurements.
Figure 4. You can pair NI digitizers with the NI LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit to perform signal integrity measurements.
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Ordering Information
For a complete list of accessories, visit the product page on ni.com.
Products
NI PXIe-5162
NI PXIe-5162 - 2 Channel, 64 MB Onboard Memory
NI PXIe-5162 - 4 Channel, 2 GB Onboard Memory
NI PXIe-5162 - 2 Channel, 2 GB Onboard Memory
Part Number
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Part Number
782622-01
782622-06
782622-05
No accessories required.
No accessories required.
No accessories required.
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NI system assurance programs are designed to make it even easier for you to own an NI system. These programs include configuration and deployment services for your NI PXI,
CompactRIO, or Compact FieldPoint system. The NI Basic System Assurance Program provides a simple integration test and ensures that your system is delivered completely
assembled in one box. When you configure your system with the NI Standard System Assurance Program, you can select from available NI system driver sets and application
development environments to create customized, reorderable software configurations. Your system arrives fully assembled and tested in one box with your software preinstalled.
When you order your system with the standard program, you also receive system-specific documentation including a bill of materials, an integration test report, a recommended
maintenance plan, and frequently asked question documents. Finally, the standard program reduces the total cost of owning an NI system by providing three years of warranty
coverage and calibration service. Use the online product advisors at ni.com/advisor to find a system assurance program to meet your needs.
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NI measurement hardware is calibrated to ensure measurement accuracy and verify that the device meets its published specifications. To ensure the ongoing accuracy of your
measurement hardware, NI offers basic or detailed recalibration service that provides ongoing ISO 9001 audit compliance and confidence in your measurements. To learn more
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