National Instruments NI 5791R User Manual And Specifications
National Instruments NI 5791R User Manual And Specifications

National Instruments NI 5791R User Manual And Specifications

Rf transceiver adapter module

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USER MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI 5791R
RF Transceiver Adapter Module
The NI 5791 is an RF transceiver adapter module designed to work in conjunction with your
NI FlexRIO
FPGA module. The NI 5791 features the following connectors and chips:
2-channel, 130 MS/s analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with 14-bit accuracy
2-channel, 130 MS/s (520 MS/s after interpolation) digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
with 16-bit accuracy
LO input and LO output connectors to support LO sharing for multiple-channel
applications
Timing chip with clocking options from the backplane and the front panel
Programmable attenuators
Selectable receive and transmit filters
The following front panel connectors:
RX IN
LO OUT
CLK IN
CLK OUT
LO IN
TX OUT
The NI 5791 can upconvert and downconvert RF signals ranging from 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz.
This document contains signal information and lists the specifications of the NI 5791R, which
is composed of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI 5791. This document also contains

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  • Page 1 The NI 5791 can upconvert and downconvert RF signals ranging from 200 MHz to 4.4 GHz. This document contains signal information and lists the specifications of the NI 5791R, which is composed of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI 5791. This document also contains...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LabVIEW FPGA Example VI and how to create and run your own LabVIEW project with the NI 5791R. Note NI 5791R refers to the combination of your NI 5791 adapter module and your NI FlexRIO FPGA module.
  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 4: Connecting Cables

    Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.
  • Page 5 CLIP configuration ni.com/ information. manuals LabVIEW Examples Available in NI Example Contains examples of how to run Finder. FPGA VIs and Host VIs on your device. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6: Key Features

    Table 2 shows the front panel connector and signal descriptions for the NI 5791. Caution To avoid permanent damage to the NI 5791, disconnect all signals connected to the NI 5791 before powering down the module, and connect signals 6 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 7 Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of any connector on the NI 5791R can damage the device and the chassis. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such connections. Table 2. NI 5791 Front Panel Connectors...
  • Page 8: Aux I/O Connector

    AUX I/O port is not an HDMI interface. Do not connect the AUX I/O port on the NI 5791 to the HDMI port of another device. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. 8 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    16 bit 204 MHz TX OUT 4.4 GHz TX RF Filter 44 MHz Bank The following figure shows the connections between the NI 5791 and the LabVIEW FPGA CLIP. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10 PFI 2 Rd Data PFI 2 PFI 2 Wr Data PFI 3 Rd Data PFI 3 PFI 3 Wr Data PFI <0..3> WE The following figure shows the NI 5791 low-pass filter bank. 10 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 11: Ni 5791 Component-Level Intellectual Property (Clip)

    CLIP allows your IP to communicate directly with both the FPGA VI and the external adapter module connector interface. The following figure shows the relationship between an FPGA VI and the CLIP. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 12: 5791 Clip

    Refer to the NI FlexRIO Help for more information about NI FlexRIO CLIP items, configuring the NI 5791 with a socketed CLIP, and a list of available socketed CLIP signals. 12 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 13: Programmable Chips

    LabVIEW FPGA example project to generate and acquire samples with the NI 5791R. This example requires at least one SMA cable for connecting signals to your NI 5791R. Note The examples available for your device are dependent on the version of the software and driver you are using.
  • Page 14: Using The Included Streaming Example

    Launch LabVIEW, or if LabVIEW is already running, select File»Create Project. In the Create Project dialog box, select LabVIEW FPGA Project and click Finish. Select FlexRIO on My Computer and click Next. 14 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 15 The Compilation Status window displays the progress of the compilation. The compilation takes several minutes. 17. Click Close in the Compilation Status window. 18. Save and close the VI . 19. Save the project. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 16: Ni-579X Configuration Design Library

    Register Bus provides a packet-based configuration interface which exposes all of the address spaces of the configurable chips and subsystems of the adapter module, without requiring hundreds of controls and indicators on your FPGA VI front panel. 16 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 17: Fpga Vi Requirements

    Synchronization aligns the devices so that the devices are synchronized to the nearest Sample Clock cycle. The devices may be offset by up to one half of one Sample Clock cycle, if the NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 17...
  • Page 18: Synchronization Versions

    All the devices are fewer than 90 degrees out-of-phase with each other. Note FPGA self-synchronization is repeatable only if the devices meet all the requirements. If the devices do not meet the requirements, use host-driven synchronization. 18 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 19: Synchronization Example

    Once the CPTRs are aligned, synchronize an edge across multiple FPGAs. The master device distributes the signal across an FPGA I/O line. All devices monitor the same FPGA I/O line. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 19...
  • Page 20: Synchronization Checklist

    Add the FPGA I/O lines that you are synchronizing. Do not remove synchronization registers. • Host VI: – Configure the adapter module clock source based on the project settings. – Lock the adapter module clock to the clock source. 20 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 21: Clocking

    National Instruments RF devices are capable of acquiring and/or generating signals within common Medical Implantable Communication System (MICS) frequency bands. NI RF devices are tested and verified in manufacturing for several measurements. For more NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 21...
  • Page 22: Rx In

    RF device applications, visit to contact a National Instruments branch office. Specifications describe the warranted product performance over ambient temperature ranges of 0 °C to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the most recent device specifications, visit ni.com/manuals.
  • Page 23 >3.5 GHz to 3.9 GHz -158 >3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz -148 Note Performance is measured with an input reference level of -48 dBm and with 0 dB of RX attenuation. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 23...
  • Page 24 0 dB of RX attenuation on the receive path and with one tone placed out of band. Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Note All values are nominal................Input impedance 50 Ω 24 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 25 >3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz Note Receiver LO suppression is measured at the same RX attenuation after an I/Q correction. RX Sideband Image Suppression Note All values are nominal. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 25...
  • Page 26 Note Values are based on two input tones spaced 1 MHz apart such that the tones are 6 dB less than full-scale with 0 dB of RX attenuation. Dynamic Range Note All values are nominal. 26 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 27: Lo Out Front Panel Connector

    -3 dBm ± 3 dB, nominal ................Output impedance 50 Ω, nominal ................Output VSWR 1.78:1 ................Amplitude settling time <0.25 dB in <10 ms, typical ................Maximum DC voltage ±0.5 V NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 27...
  • Page 28: Clk In Front Panel Connector

    (1 V to 3.5 V pk-pk pk-pk into 50 Ω, typical ................Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal ................Coupling CLK OUT Front Panel Connector ................Interface standard 3.3 V LVCMOS 28 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 29: Lo In Front Panel Connector

    Note All values are typical. Table 14. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Frequency Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C (dB) >200 MHz to 1 GHz 1 GHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 3 GHz NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 29...
  • Page 30 Noise Density Note All values are typical. Table 15. Noise Density Frequency Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C (dBm/Hz) >200 MHz to 1 GHz -138 >1 GHz to 2 GHz -138 30 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 31: Tx Out Spurious Responses

    >3 GHz to 3.9 GHz >3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz Note Values are based on two input tones spaced 1.3 MHz apart with 5 dB of TX attenuation. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 31...
  • Page 32 Note The image suppression specifications hold at the center frequency of the transmitted instantaneous bandwidth after the device performs a recent single point I/Q impairment self-correction. TX LO Residual Power Note All values are typical. 32 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 33: Rx In And Tx Out Frequency Characteristics

    Driver and operating system timing can affect transition times. This specification reflects only hardware settling. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 33...
  • Page 34 Figure 12. Phase Noise (900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.4 GHz) –40 4.4 GHz –50 2.4 GHz 900 MHz –60 –70 –80 –90 –100 –110 –120 –130 –140 10 k 100 k 10 M Offset Frequency (Hz) 34 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 35: Baseband Characteristics

    ADCs and DACs are dual-channel components with each channel assigned to I and Q, respectively. Use the Fractional Interpolation and Decimation DSP blocks implemented in the LabVIEW FPGA target to decimate and interpolate the data. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 35...
  • Page 36: Compliance And Certifications

    Note For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section. 36 | NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | ni.com...
  • Page 37: Environment

    质指令(RoHS)。关于 National Instruments 中国 RoHS 合规性信息,请登录 。(For information about China RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china Environment ................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature) ................Pollution Degree Indoor use only. NI 5791R User Manual and Specifications | © National Instruments | 37...
  • Page 38: Installing Pxi Emc Filler Panels

    To ensure specified EMC performance, PXI EMC filler panels must be properly installed in your NI FlexRIO system. The PXI EMC filler panels (National Instruments part number 778700-01) must be purchased separately. For more installation information, refer to the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide and Specifications.
  • Page 39: Where To Go For Support

    Related Information Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines on page 3 Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self- help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 40 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .

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