PXIe-5170/5171

This section includes useful information about the PXIe-5170/5171 reconfigurable oscilloscopes, including front panel connectors, theory of operation, signal path information, block diagrams, and calibration information.

Note   NI provides two software options for programming the PXIe-5170/5171: NI-SCOPE instrument driver software and LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes. Refer to the PXIe-5170/5171 Getting Started Guide for more information about choosing the right software for your application.

The PXIe-5170/5171 includes the following features:

  • Up to 8 channels
  • 14-bit resolution with 5 voltage ranges
  • 250 MS/s sample rate with internal or external clocking support
  • Up to 250 MHz bandwidth (PXIe-5171)
  • User-programmable with LabVIEW FPGA Module
  • Gen 2 x8 PXI Express
  • NI-TClk synchronization using the NI-SCOPE API
Note   Refer to the PXIe-5170 Specifications or PXIe-5171 Specifications documents available at ni.com/manuals for complete hardware specifications.