Getting Started with the PXIe-5668

Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5668. The PXIe-5668 is a 26.5 GHz or 14 GHz modular vector signal analyzer (VSA). The PXIe-5668 ships with the NI-RFSA instrument driver, which you use to program the device. You can also use NI-RFmx, available at ni.com/downloads, to program the device.

The PXIe-5668 comprises the following devices:

  • PXIe-5606 RF Signal Downconverter (PXIe-5606) RF downconverter
  • PXIe-5624 IF Digitizer (PXIe-5624) intermediate frequency (IF) digitizer
  • PXIe-5653 RF Analog Signal Generator (PXIe-5653) synthesizer/local oscillator (LO) source module
Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document.
Hot Surface If the PXIe-5668 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns. Allow the PXIe-5668 to cool before removing it from the chassis.
Note In this document, PXIe-5668 refers to both the PXIe-566826.5 GHz VSA and the PXIe-566814 GHz VSA unless otherwise specified.