National Instruments PXIe-5632 PXI Vector Network Analyzer

With full vector analysis, reference plane extension support, and full vector analysis features, the National Instruments PXIe-5632 (Part Numbers: 782299-01 and 782299-02) Vector Network Analyzer is an ideal testing instrument for users’ validation and production operations. The NI PXIe-5632 VNA operates on a frequency range from 300 KHz to 8.5 GHz and has independent frequency bandwidths from 10 Hz to 500 KHz. These specifications allow the users to balance measurement speed and accuracy within their applications. The low latency trigger allows users to achieve pulsed s-parameter measurements, including measurements requiring an extended power range. Part number 782299-02 features Time Domain Analysis capabilities. 

The PXIe-5632 VNA facilitates seamless incorporation into test systems that combine a range of RF and mixed signal I/O devices without increasing the test equipment footprint. With the flexible APIs for both NI LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI software, users can quickly perform automated tests or use the full options featured on the soft front panel to perform user calibration and make measurements right out of the box. This analyzer utilizes 50 Ω connectors (Type-K or Type-N).

The PXIe 5632 offers a power step resolution of 0.01 dB. The typical decibel measurement of the system dynamic range for the receiver depends on the frequency. 500 kHz to <3 MH has 100 dB typically, while 3 MHz to <1.5 GHz has 105 dB.  1.5 GHz to <6 GHz has 115 dB,  6 GHz to <8 GHz has 110 dB, and 8 GHz to 8.5 GHz has 90 dB. The powerful architectural design features dedicated ADCs, low latency triggers, power level control, dual sources, and source loops. The PXIe-5632 VNA dimensions are 8.5 in. × 2.4 in. × 5.1 in. and the model weighs 45.0 oz.