National Instruments PXIe-5842 PXI Vector Signal Transceiver

The National Instruments PXIe-5842 is a powerful vector signal transceiver that gives you the ability to generate and analyze signals all in one four-slot PXI Express instrument. You can seamlessly integrate the transceiver into your existing test system as it allows for up to four PXIe-5842 VSTs to be fitted into a single 18-slot PXI chassis. This model name is not a singular physical module, but instead refers to the interconnected use of the PXIe-5842 and the PXIe-5655. Furthermore, its PXI modularity and scalability make it an ideal solution for streamlining your signal testing process. The VST is the ideal solution for a variety of applications within the semiconductor, aerospace, and defense industries. It offers both a fast measurement speed and compact form factor commonly seen in production testing boxes, as well as the higher performance and flexibility of R&D-grade box instruments.

Additionally, the PXIe-5842 VST provides the error vector magnitude (EVM) performance required to test a variety of cellular and wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 7 and 5G NR, offering unparalleled accuracy and speed. The PXIe-5842 comes in multiple variations with various GHz to meet your specific needs. Part number 788566-02 (54 GHz), part number 788565-01 (23 GHz), part number 788565-02 (12 GHz), and part number 788565-03 (8 GHz).

The PXIe-5842 features FPGA-based, real-time signal processing and control, allowing it to deliver unparalleled performance and accuracy. Designed for integration into a broader test system, The PXIe-5842 is equipped with high-quality drivers that provide a robust API for controlling and measuring with the instrument, including RFmx, NI-RFSG, and NI-RFSA. The PXIe-5842 supports a range of programming languages, including LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, C/C++, C# (.NET), and InstrumentStudio, providing a flexible development environment for building custom applications to make the most of the instrument's capabilities.

To ensure proper functionality, it is essential to install the appropriate driver version for your instrument. It is important to install the modules in your PXIe-5842 instrument in a specific order and orientation to facilitate interconnection of the modules into a complete, functional instrument. It is also crucial to ensure that your PXI Express chassis meets the capacity, power, and slot cooling capacity requirements of your PXIe-5842 to ensure optimal performance.