PXIe-5601 Specifications

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics 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

Warranted specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.

  • 30 minutes warm-up time
  • Calibration cycle maintainied
  • Chassis fan speed set to High
  • PXIe-5652 used as a LO source
  • Modules locked to the PXI backplane
  • NI-RFSA instrument driver used with stored calibration data utilized
  • PXIe-5601 module revision G or later

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

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

Frequency

Frequency range

10 MHz to 6.6 GHz

Tuning Resolution

Tuned frequency[1]1 Values determined using PXIe-5652 as the LO source.

10 MHz to <1.3 GHz

<1 Hz

1.3 GHz to <3.1 GHz

<2 Hz

3.1 GHz to 6.6 GHz

<4 Hz

Bandwidth

Instantaneous Bandwidth

Table 1. PXIe-5601 Instantaneous Bandwidth[2]2 Calibration data not used.
Tuned Frequency 3 dB Instantaneous Bandwidth
10 MHz to <120 MHz >5 MHz (>10 MHz at 6 dB)
120 MHz to <330 MHz >20 MHz
330 MHz to 6.6 GHz >50 MHz, >300 MHz[3]3 Bypass path selected, IF center frequency of 10 MHz to 310 MHz.

Spectral Purity

Phase Noise

Table 2. Single Sideband Phase Noise[4]4 10 kHz offset; measured using the PXIe-5652 with internal Reference Clock.
Tuned Frequency Noise Density
100 MHz <-111 dBc/Hz, typical
500 MHz <-107 dBc/Hz
1 GHz <-105 dBc/Hz
2 GHz <-98 dBc/Hz
3 GHz <-95 dBc/Hz
4 GHz <-93 dBc/Hz
5 GHz <-90 dBc/Hz
6.6 GHz <-84 dBc/Hz
Figure 1. Typical Phase Noise at 1 GHz

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Figure 2. Typical Phase Noise at 2.4 GHz

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Figure 3. Typical Phase Noise at 5.8 GHz

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Amplitude

Range

Amplitude range

Average Noise Level to +30 dBm

RF input attenuation

0 dB to 50 dB in 1 dB steps, nominal

Average Noise Level

Table 3. PXIe-5601 Average Noise Level
Frequency 23 °C ± 5 °C 0 °C to 55 °C
10 MHz to <30 MHz <-159 dBm/Hz; <-161 dBm/Hz, typical <-158 dBm/Hz; <-160 dBm/Hz, typical
30 MHz to <120 MHz <-159 dBm/Hz; <-163 dBm/Hz, typical <-158 dBm/Hz; <-162 dBm/Hz, typical
120 MHz to <3 GHz <-155 dBm/Hz; <-158 dBm/Hz, typical <-154 dBm/Hz; <-157 dBm/Hz, typical
3.0 GHz to <5.0 GHz <-153 dBm/Hz; <-156 dBm/Hz, typical <-152 dBm/Hz; <-155 dBm/Hz, typical
5.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz <-151 dBm/Hz; <-154 dBm/Hz, typical <-150 dBm/Hz; <-153 dBm/Hz, typical
Conditions: Input terminated; no input signal; 0 dB RF attenuation; -10 dBm reference level at frequencies <100 MHz, -50 dBm reference level elsewhere.

Accuracy

Absolute Gain Accuracy

Table 4. ≥-49 dBm Reference Levels
Frequency Accuracy
23 °C ± 5 °C 0 °C to 55 °C
10 MHz to <300 MHz ±1.5 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical ±1.5 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical
300 MHz to <400 MHz ±1.4 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical ±1.65 dB; ±0.95 dB, typical
400 MHz to <5.5 GHz ±1.3 dB; ±0.6 dB, typical ±1.4 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical
5.5 GHz to <6.6 GHz ±1.3 dB; ±0.65 dB, typical ±2.15 dB; ±1.45 dB, typical
Conditions: RF attenuation ≥8 dB; signal-to-noise ratio ≥20 dB; using calibration data stored internal to the PXIe-5601.
Table 5. <-49 dBm Reference Levels
Frequency Accuracy
23 °C ± 5 °C 0 °C to 55 °C
10 MHz to <300 MHz ±1.5 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical ±1.5 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical
300 MHz to <400 MHz ±1.4 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical ±1.4 dB; ±0.7 dB, typical
400 MHz to <5.5 GHz ±1.3 dB; ±0.6 dB, typical ±1.3 dB; ±0.6 dB, typical
5.5 GHz to <6.6 GHz ±2.5 dB; ±1.3 dB, typical ±2.7 dB; ±1.5 dB, typical
Conditons: RF attenuation ≥8 dB; signal-to-noise ratio ≥20 dB; using calibration data stored internal to the PXIe-5601.

Conversion Gain

Figure 4. PXIe-5601 Typical Conversion Gain

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Figure 5. PXIe-5601Typical Bypass Response

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Gain step size

1 dB

Spurious Responses[5]5 Spurious response specifications assume the use of the PXIe-5652 as the LO source.

The single downconversion stage architecture does not provide RF image rejection.

IF Rejection

Table 6. PXIe-5601 IF Rejection[6]6 IF rejection is the suppression of an input signal at the IF frequency when the vector signal analyzer is tuned elsewhere., Typical
Tuned Frequency Interference Frequency Level
10 MHz to <120 MHz 187.5 MHz <-75 dBc
120 MHz to <330 MHz 53 MHz <-52 dBc
330 MHz to 6.6 GHz 187.5 MHz <-52 dBc
Conditions: -30 dBm input signal; -30 dBm reference level; 0 dB attenuation.

Non-Input-Related Spurs (Residual Spurs)

Note Residual responses are the responses observed when no input signal is present.

10 MHz to 6.6 GHz[7]7 Input terminated; no input signal; 0 dB attenuation; ≤ -60 dBm reference level; does not include LO leakage.

<-100 dBm, typical

Sideband Spurs

Note Sideband spurs are due to system operation and appear on signals being observed.
Table 7. Typical Sideband Spurs, >1 kHz to ≤100 kHz Offset
Tuned Frequency Level
10 MHz to <3.3 GHz <-65 dBc
3.3 GHz to 6.6 GHz <-50 dBc
Conditions: 0 dBm input level; 0 dBm reference level; automatic attenuation settings.
Table 8. Typical Sideband Spurs, >100 kHz Offset
Tuned Frequency Level
10 MHz to <50 MHz <-75 dBc
50 MHz to < 3.3 GHz <-70 dBc
3.3 GHz to 6.6 GHz <-65 dBc
Conditions: 0 dBm input level; 0 dBm reference level; automatic attenuation settings.

Input-Related Spurs

Table 9. PXIe-5601 Typical Input-Related Spurs
RF Frequency Level
10 MHz to <120 MHz -70 dBc
120 MHz to <330 MHz -50 dBc
330 MHz to <410 MHz -35 dBc
410 MHz to <3.3 GHz -65 dBc
3.3 GHz to 6.6 GHz -50 dBc
Conditions: 0 dB input level; 0 dBm reference level; automatic attenuation settings.

LO Leakage [8]8 LO leakage is the local oscillator signal that appears at the RF input and IF output port.

Table 10. PXIe-5601 LO Leakage
Port Frequency Level
RF 10 MHz to <3.0 GHz <-60 dBm, typical
3.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz <-55 dBm, typical
IF 10 MHz to <120 MHz <-25 dBm, typical
120 MHz to 6.6 GHz <-55 dBm, typical
Conditions: 0 dB attentuation; -30 dBm reference level.

Linearity

Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (Input IP3, (IIP3))

Table 11. -20 dBm Reference Level, Typical
Frequency Range Input IP3
10 MHz to < 30 MHz ≥4 dBm
30 MHz to <330 MHz ≥8 dBm
330 MHz to <3.0 GHz ≥12 dBm
3.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz ≥11 dBm
Conditions: Two -30 dBm input tones = 200 kHz apart.
Table 12. 10 dBm Reference Level, Typical
Frequency Range Input IP3
10 MHz to < 30 MHz ≥31 dBm
30 MHz to <330 MHz ≥30 dBm
330 MHz to <3.0 GHz ≥34 dBm
3.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz ≥25 dBm
Conditions: Two 0 dBm input tones = 200 kHz apart.

Gain Compression

Table 13. PXIe-5601 Typical Gain Compression
Frequency 1 dB Compression Point
10 MHz to <30 MHz <0 dBm
30 MHz to <100 MHz <4 dBm
100 MHz to <6.6 GHz <8 dBm
Conditions: At the RF IN connector; -10 dBm reference level.

Dynamic Range

Compression (1 dB)-to-Noise Dynamic Range (DR)

Table 14. Typical Compression (1 dB)-to-Noise DR
Frequency Compression-to-Noise DR
30 MHz to <100 MHz >136 dB
100 MHz to 6.6 GHz >138 dB
Conditions: Noise normalized to 1 Hz bandwidth; 0 dB RF attenuation; -10 dBm reference level.

Dynamic Range (Noise and Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (IMD3))

Table 15. Nominal Maximum Dynamic Range (Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR))
Frequency +10 dBm Reference Level[9]9 Signal level = 0 dBm for +10 dBm Reference Level. -20 dBm Reference Level[10]10 Signal level = -30 dBm for -20 dBm Reference Level.
30 MHz to <330 MHz 105 dB 105 dB
330 MHz to <3.3 GHz 106 dB 105 dB
3.3 GHz to 6.6 GHz 105 dB 104 dB
Conditions: SFDR =
23
(IIP3 – Average Noise Level); noise normalized to 1 Hz.
Figure 6. PXIe-5601 Dynamic Range, +10 dBm Reference Level

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Figure 7. PXIe-5601 Dynamic Range, -20 dBm Reference Level

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The dynamic range plots in the two preceding figures show nominal performance with NI-RFSA automatic coupled settings that are optimized for noise performance. If you use the RF attenuation manual settings, IMD3 performance can improve with minimal degradation in noise floor, thus increasing the effective SFDR in the power per tone signal range of -10 dB to 0 dB below reference level.

Measurement Speed

Frequency Settling Time

Note Frequency and amplitude settling times partially overlap.
Table 16. Nominal Frequency Settling Time
Accuracy Frequency Settling Time[11]11 Typical for tuning between any two frequencies. You can reduce settling time using a wide downconverter loop bandwidth.
0.1 × 10-6 of final frequency 1.5 ms
0.01 × 10-6 of final frequency 6.5 ms

Amplitude Settling Time[12]12 Frequency and amplitude settling times partially overlap.

Amplitude Settling Time[13]13 Accuracy of 0.1 dB of final amplitude.

Mechanical attenuator not used

62.5 μs, nominal

Mechanical attenuator used

1.2 ms, nominal

Input and Output Characteristics

PXIe-5601

RF IN (PXIe-5601)

Connector

SMA female

Impedance

50 Ω, nominal

Coupling

AC

Maximum safe DC input voltage

±5 V, nominal

Maximum Safe Continuous RF Power Level (PXIe-5601)

RF attenuation enabled (≥ 8 dB)

+30 dBm

RF attenuation disabled (0 dB)

+20 dBm

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
Table 17. PXIe-5601 VSWR, Nominal
Attenuation Frequency VSWR
Enabled (≥8 dB)[14]14 Available in 1 dB steps. 10 MHz to <1.3 GHz 1.4:1
1.3 GHz to <5.0 GHz 2.0:1
5.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz 3.0:1
Disabled (0 dB) 10 MHz to <5.0 GHz 2.0:1
5.0 GHz to 6.6 GHz 3.0:1

IF OUT (PXIe-5601)

Connector

SMA female

Impedance

50 Ω, nominal

Coupling

AC

Amplitude

4 dBm, digitizer full-scale, -6 dBm, nominal, with reference level input

Maximum IF output level

+23 dBm

Maximum reverse power level

+20 dBm

Maximum safe DC voltage

±5 V

IF center frequency

53 MHz, 187.5 MHz[15]15 Dependent on frequency range of RF input signal. , or Bypass16 10 MHz to 300 MHz.[16], nominal

VSWR

53 MHz

2.1:1

187.5 MHz

1.65:1

Bypass

1.4:1 [16]

LO IN and LO OUT (PXIe-5601)

Connector

SMA female

Impedance

50 Ω, nominal

Coupling

AC

Frequency

173 MHz to 6.4125 GHz, nominal

Amplitude

0 dBm, nominal, input and output

Maximum safe RF input level

+20 dBm

Maximum reverse power level

+20 dBm

Maximum safe DC voltage

±5 V

LO input to output noise figure

15 dB, nominal

Power Requirements [17]17 Voltages ±5%.

+3.3 VDC

640 mA

+12 VDC

740 mA

Calibration

Interval

1 year

Dimensions and Weight

Hot Surface If the PXIe-5601 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns. Allow the PXIe-5601 to cool before removing it from the chassis.

Dimensions

3U, One Slot, PXI Express module, 21.6 cm × 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm(8.5 in. × 0.8 in. × 5.1 in.)

Weight

454 g (16.0 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

Relative humidity range

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

-40 °C to 71 °C

Relative humidity range

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Shock and Vibration

Operating shock

30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse

Random vibration

Operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms

Nonoperating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms

Compliance and Certifications

Safety Compliance Standards

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 safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations 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 Product Certifications and Declarations section.

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

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    • 1 Values determined using PXIe-5652 as the LO source.

    2 Calibration data not used.

    3 Bypass path selected, IF center frequency of 10 MHz to 310 MHz.

    4 10 kHz offset; measured using the PXIe-5652 with internal Reference Clock.

    5 Spurious response specifications assume the use of the PXIe-5652 as the LO source.

    6 IF rejection is the suppression of an input signal at the IF frequency when the vector signal analyzer is tuned elsewhere.

    7 Input terminated; no input signal; 0 dB attenuation; ≤ -60 dBm reference level; does not include LO leakage.

    8 LO leakage is the local oscillator signal that appears at the RF input and IF output port.

    9 Signal level = 0 dBm for +10 dBm Reference Level.

    10 Signal level = -30 dBm for -20 dBm Reference Level.

    11 Typical for tuning between any two frequencies. You can reduce settling time using a wide downconverter loop bandwidth.

    12 Frequency and amplitude settling times partially overlap.

    13 Accuracy of 0.1 dB of final amplitude.

    14 Available in 1 dB steps.

    15 Dependent on frequency range of RF input signal.

    16 10 MHz to 300 MHz.

    17 Voltages ±5%.