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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 Ω.
• 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