Software-Defined RF Test Platform

National Instruments PXIe-5841

Source: NI

The PXIe-5841 from National Instruments is a software-defined PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) designed to accelerate RF validation across a wide range of wireless applications. Combining a vector signal generator, vector signal analyzer, and FPGA-based real-time signal processing in a compact two-slot PXI Express module, it delivers the flexibility of a software-defined radio architecture with RF instrument-class performance.

Supporting a frequency range of 9 kHz to 6 GHz with 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth, the PXIe-5841 enables testing of wireless standards including Wi-Fi 6 and 5G NR. An optional high-performance local oscillator further improves phase noise, measurement time, and error vector magnitude (EVM) performance, while the PXI Express platform supports expansion to multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) configurations

PXIe-5841 Key Features:

• 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range

• 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth

• Combines a vector signal generator, vector signal analyzer, and FPGA-based real-time signal processing

• Software-defined architecture with LabVIEW FPGA programmability

• Supports testing of wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 6 and 5G NR

• Typical RF generator tuning time of 175 μs

• 14-bit ADC and 16-bit DAC with 1.25 GS/s sample rates

• Compact two-slot PXI Express form factor

• Optional high-performance local oscillator for improved phase noise, measurement time, and EVM performance

• Expandable to support multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) configurations

PXIe-5841 Key Applications:

• RF validation

• Wi-Fi 6 and 5G NR testing

• Software-defined radio (SDR)

• MIMO system development

• Wireless communications testing

Explore the National Instruments PXIe-5841 for your next RF validation application.

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