APEX WAVES PXI-5650 1.3 GHz RF Analog Signal Generator User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: APEX WAVES

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APEX WAVES PXI-5650 1.3 GHz RF Analog Signal Generator
Product Information
Frequency
Reference Clock
**Spectral Purity
Amplitude
Modulation
DC Power Requirements
Environment
Compliance and Certifications
References
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APEX WAVES PXI-5650 1.3 GHz RF Analog Signal Generator

Product Information

The PXI-5650 is a high-performance RF analog signal generator designed to generate signals in the frequency range of 500 kHz to 1.3 GHz. It is equipped with advanced features and specifications to meet the needs of various applications.

Definitions
Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty. The following characteristic specifications describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.

Specifications are Warranted unless otherwise noted.

Conditions
Minimum or maximum warranted specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.

30 minutes warm-up time
Calibration cycle maintained
Temperature of 0 °C to 55 °C

Typical specifications are valid under the following condition unless otherwise noted.

Over ambient temperature ranges of 23 °C ± 5 °C

Frequency

Range1 500 kHz to 1.3 GHz
Resolution <3 Hz
Accuracy Refer to the Reference Clock section.

Frequency Settling Time2

Table 1. Narrow Loop Bandwidth

Settling Time (ppm)	Median (ms)	Maximum (ms)
≤0.01	6.5	13
≤0.1	1.5	6.53

Table 2. Wide Loop Bandwidth

Settling Time (ppm)	Median (ms)	Maximum (ms)
0.01	1.0	5.0
0.1	0.3	1.0
1.0	0.2	0.7

Reference Clock

Internal Clock

Initial accuracy ±3 ppm, maximum
Temperature (15 ºC to 35 ºC) ±1 ppm, maximum
Aging ±5 ppm per year, maximum

Internal Reference Output (REF IN/OUT connector)

Frequency 10 MHz
Amplitude 1 Vpk-pk into 50 Ω
Coupling AC
Output impedance 50 Ω

External Reference Input (REF IN/OUT connector)

Frequency 10 MHz ±10 ppm
Amplitude 0.2 Vpk-pk to 1.5 Vpk-pk into 50 Ω
Input impedance 50 Ω
Lock time to external reference <1 s

**Spectral Purity

**

Table 3. Single Sideband (SSB) Phase Noise at 10 kHz Offset4

Frequency	Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
100 MHz	<-125, typical
500 MHz	<-111
1 GHz	<-105

Residual FM, 1 GHz (300 Hz to 3 kHz, RMS) <0.8 Hz RMS, typical
Jitter5 (seconds, RMS), 622 MHz with 1 kHz to 5 MHz jitter bandwidth <200 fs, typical

Harmonics
500 kHz to <1.3 GHz (0 dBm to -40 dBm output power) -15 dBc, typical

Nonharmonics
Narrow Loop Bandwidth
Table 4. Nonharmonic Products at 0 dBm to -20 dBm Output Power

Frequency| < 3 kHz Offset (dBc), Typical| > 3 kHz Offset (dBc)| > 100 kHz Offset (dBc)
---|---|---|---
500 kHz to <50 MHz| <-57| <-57| <-57
50 MHz to 1.3 GHz| <-65| <-65| <-70

Wide Loop Bandwidth
Table 5. Nonharmonic Products at 0 dBm to -20 dBm Output Power

Frequency| < 3 MHz Offset (dBc), Typical| > 3 MHz Offset (dBc), Typical
---|---|---
500 kHz to <50 MHz| <-57| <-57
50 MHz to 1.3 GHz| <-44| <-70

Subharmonic products 500 kHz to 1.3 GHz Not applicable6

Amplitude

Resolution <0.1 dB

Table 6. Amplitude Range

Frequency	Amplitude (dBm)
500 kHz to <10 MHz	-90 to 5
10 MHz to <50 MHz	-90 to 8
50 MHz to <500 MHz	-90 to 10
500 MHz to <1.3 GHz	-90 to 10

Maximum available power 2 dB above maximum specified amplitude, typical
Minimum available power 10 dB below minimum specified amplitude, typical

Power Level Accuracy
Table 7. Power Level Accuracy (15 °C to 35 °C)

Frequency| > -40 dBm Output Power (dB)| ≤-40 dBm Output Power (dB)
---|---|---
500 kHz to <10 MHz| ±1.6| ±2.2
10 MHz to 1.3 GHz| ±0.75| ±1.8

Amplitude Settling Time

0.05 dB of final value <500 ms, typical
0.25 dB of final value <10 ms, typical

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

≥0 dBm output power <-140 dBc/Hz, typical

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)

500 kHz to 1.3 GHz <1.8:1, typical
Output impedance 50 Ω

Reverse Power Handling

RF 0.5 watts, +27 dBm7
DC 25 volts

Modulation

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Modulation waveform types Sine, triangle, square
External modulation source Not supported

Table 8. FM Typical Maximum Deviation

Frequency Range	Typical Maximum Deviation (Sine Wave)
500 kHz to <50 MHz	500 kHz
50 MHz to <100 MHz	125 kHz
100 MHz to <200 MHz	250 kHz
200 MHz to <400 MHz	500 kHz
Frequency Range	Typical Maximum Deviation (Sine Wave)
---	---
400 MHz to <800 MHz	1 MHz
800 MHz to 1.3 GHz	2 MHz

Modulation waveform frequency 1 Hz to 100 kHz
Characteristic deviation accuracy8 <±3.5%
Typical distortion8 <0.1%
SINAD8 >65 dB

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

Modulation waveform types
- PRBS 5-order to 31-order
- User-defined Up to 1,022 bit
- Modulation format 2-FSK

Table 9. FSK Typical Maximum Deviation

Frequency Range	Typical Maximum Deviation (kHz)
500 kHz to <50 MHz	250
50 MHz to <100 MHz	31.25
100 MHz to <200 MHz	62.5
200 MHz to <400 MHz	125
Frequency Range	Typical Maximum Deviation (kHz)
---	---
400 MHz to <800 MHz	250
800 MHz to 1.3 GHz	500

FSK characteristic deviation accuracy (100 kHz rate, 10% of maximum deviation) <±10%
Symbol rate
- PRBS 763 Hz to 100 kHz
- User-defined 763 Hz to 100 kHz
- Pulse shaping Not supported

On-Off Keying (OOK)

Modulation waveform types
- PRBS 5-order to 31-order
- User-defined Up to 1,024 bit

Table 10. OOK Typical Amplitude

Frequency Range	Typical Amplitude (dBm)
500 kHz to <10 MHz	-3 to 5
10 MHz to <50 MHz	-3 to 8
50 MHz to 1.3 GHz	-3.5 to 10

Symbol rate
- PRBS 153 Hz to 100 kHz
- User-defined 153 Hz to 100 kHz
- Pulse shaping Not supported

DC Power Requirements

Table 11. DC Power Requirements

Voltage (V DC)	Maximum Current (A)	Typical Current (A)
+3.3	1.00	0.90
+12	1.00	0.80

Calibration

Interval 1 year

Physical Dimensions

PXI-5650 module 3U, one slot, PXI module 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm × 21.6 cm (0.8 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in.)
Weight 415 g (14.6 oz)

Environment

Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution Degree 2

Indoor use only.

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high temperature limit.)
Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range -40 °C to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60062-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)
Relative humidity range 5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Shock and Vibration

Nonoperational shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random vibration nonoperating 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Compliance and Certifications

Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (per CISPR 11), Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section.

CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Online Product Certification
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
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