The PXIe-5831 is a 44 GHz, 1 GHz bandwidth vector signal transceiver (VST). The PXIe-5831 incorporates a vector signal generator, a vector signal analyzer, and high-speed serial interface with FPGA-based real-time signal processing and control.

The PXIe-5831 name encompasses the following instruments:

Table 28. PXIe-5831 Instruments
Instrument Constituent Modules
PXIe-5831 IF Only Instrument Configuration
  • PXIe-5820—500 MHz, 1 GHz I/Q Bandwidth, Baseband PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
  • PXIe-3622—5 GHz to 21 GHz, Vector Signal Up/Down Converter for mmWave Radio Heads and IF Test
    • PXIe-5831 IF and mmWave Instrument Configuration
  • PXIe-5820—500 MHz, 1 GHz I/Q Bandwidth, Baseband PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
  • PXIe-3622—5 GHz to 21 GHz, Vector Signal Up/Down Converter for mmWave Radio Heads and IF Test
  • PXIe-5653—PXIe, 8.3 GHz PXI RF Analog Signal Generator
  • One or two mmRH-5582s—Multi-Port mmWave Radio Head
    • Note There is no single module labeled as "PXIe-5831." To control multiple hardware modules as a single RF instrument, you must first associate the modules in MAX or Hardware Configuration Utility. Refer to Verifying the Installation for more details.

    Key Features

    The PXIe-5831 has the following features and capabilities:
    • Two 5 GHz to 21 GHz bi-directional IF test ports
    • Half-duplex mmWave ports with minimum frequency of 22.5 GHz and maximum frequency of 44 GHz
    • 1 GHz signal bandwidth
    • Up to 32 mmWave ports per system with optional integrated multi-port mmWave switching

    PXIe-5831 Driver Support

    PXIe-5831 instruments require NI driver software. The minimum supported driver versions can vary depending on the operating system and your PXIe-5831 instrument option. To find out the minimum driver support for your instrument, refer to the NI Hardware and Software Operating System Compatibility page.

    Tip NI recommends that you use the newest version of the driver for your instrument.