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National Instruments NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Manual

6.6 ghz rf vector signal analyzer with digital downconversion
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  • Page 1 PXIe-5663...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. Note This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5663 (NI 5663). The NI 5663 is a modular 6.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) with digital downconversion.

  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

  • Page 4: Verifying The Kit Contents

    C, Part Number 198775A-01 12. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide (This Document) 6. Flexible SMA-to-SMA Cable, Part Number 190412B-03 13. Driver Software DVD 7. SMA Driver Bit, Part Number 190487A-01 NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...

  • Page 5: Preparing The Environment

    You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows ™ /CVI ™ Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open automatically. 4 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 6: Installing The Ni 5663

    NI 5601 and NI 5622 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots or PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slots, and the NI 5652 module can be placed in PXI peripheral NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...

  • Page 7: Interconnecting The Ni 5663 Modules

    4 Interconnecting the NI 5663 Modules The signal pins of this product's input/output ports can be damaged if Caution subjected to ESD. To prevent damage, remove power from the product before 6 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 8 If a cable bends due to incorrect alignment, remove the cable from the front panel connector and reconnect the cable center pin on the SMA cable to the SMA connector. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
  • Page 9 RF IN connector, ensure that there are no signal transients greater than the RF and DC specifications for the device that are being generated and sourced to the NI 5601 RF IN connector. 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 10 [+ 30 dBm MAX w/Attenuation] IF OUT + 20 dBm MAX LO IN 0 dBm NOM + 20 dBm MAX LO OUT 0 dBm NOM ALL PORTS ±5 VDC MAX 50 Ω NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 11 LO signal when daisy-chaining the signal to other NI 5601 RF downconverters. When not in use, connect a 50 Ω termination load to LO OUT. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 12 If the power supply fails, contact NI technical support. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 13 Figure 6. NI 5622 IF Digitizer Module Front Panel 16-Bit IF Digitizer ACCESS ACTIVE IF IN + 20 dBm MAX 50 Ω PFI 1 CLK IN 6.3 Vp-p 50 Ω CLK OUT 2 Vp-p 50 Ω SENSITIVE 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 14 This connector is the input terminal for the Reference Clock or Sample Clock. CLK OUT This connector is the output terminal for the NI 5622 Reference Clock or Sample Clock. PFI 1 Receives a digital trigger from an external source. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 15 RED—The module has detected an error. NI-RFSA must access the module to determine the cause of the error. The LED remains red until the error condition is removed. 14 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 16 EMC performance. If this device has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns. Allow the device to cool before removing it from the chassis. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...

  • Page 17: Configuring The Ni 5663 In Max

    Configuring the NI 5663 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA.
  • Page 18 If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical support or visit ni.com/support. Interconnecting the NI 5663 Modules on page 6 Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help for more information about renaming devices. NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...

  • Page 19: Programming The Ni 5663

    Programming the NI 5663 You can acquire data interactively using the NI-RFSA Soft Front Panel (SFP) or use NI-RFSA to program your device in the ADE of your choice. 18 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 20: Ni-Rfsa Examples

    NI-RFSA Examples Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a damaged device. Reinstall the module in a different chassis slot. Power on the chassis. Verify that the device appears in MAX. Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test. 20 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSA and the device if error conditions appear in the list. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.

  • Page 23: Measurements

    Check for cable loss, which can be substantial. For example, an RG58 coaxial cable loses about 2.1 dB of signal amplitude per foot at 2 GHz. Unless you are using high-quality cables, expect losses when working with high-frequency signals. 22 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5663 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 24: Where To Go Next

    NI-RFSA. Worldwide Support and Services ni.com/ The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 25 NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.

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