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PCI-5153 Specifications

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    Definitions

    Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty. Warranted specifications account for measurement uncertainties, temperature drift, and aging. Warranted specifications are ensured by design or verified during production and calibration.

    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.
    • Measured specifications describe the measured performance of a representative model.

    Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.

    Conditions

    Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.

    • All filter settings.
    • All impedance selections.
    • Sample clock set to 1 GS/s.
    • Real-Time Interleaved Sampling (TIS) mode provides a 2 GS/s real-time sample rate for a single channel.
    • The module is warmed up for 15 minutes at ambient temperature.
    • Self-calibration is completed after warm-up period.
    • Calibration cycle is maintained.
    • The PXI/PCI chassis fan speed is set to HIGH, the foam fan filters are removed if present, and the empty slots contain slot blockers and filler panels. For more information about cooling, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users.
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    Caution  

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

    Vertical

    Analog Input (Channel 0 and Channel 1)

    Number of channels

    Two (simultaneously sampled)

    Connectors

    BNC

    Impedance and Coupling

    Input impedance

    50 Ω ± 2 Ω

    Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)

    1.2

    DC to 500 MHz

    Input coupling

    AC, DC, GND

    Voltage Levels

    Full scale (FS) input ranges (Vpk-pk)

    0.1 V

    0.2 V

    0.5 V

    1 V

    2 V

    5 V

    Maximum input overload

    7 V RMS with |Peaks| ≤10 V

    Accuracy

    Resolution

    8 bits
    DC accuracy[1]

    0.1 V to 1 V input range

    ±(1.0% of input + 1.3% of FS), typical

    ±(2.2% of input + 1.8% of FS), warranted

    2 V to 5 V input range

    ±(1.4% of input + 1.3% of FS), typical

    ±(2.9% of input + 1.8% of FS), warranted

    DC drift[2]

    ±(0.14% of input + 0.05% of FS) per °C, nominal

    Crosstalk

    CH 0 to/from CH 1[3]

    <-80 dB at 10 MHz

    <-60 dB at 100 MHz

    External trigger to CH 0 or CH 1[4]

    <-80 dB at 10 MHz

    <-70 dB at 100 MHz

    Bandwidth and Transient Response

    Bandwidth (-3 dB)[5],[6]

    500 MHz minimum, warranted

    Rise/fall time[6]

    600 ps

    Bandwidth limit filter

    20 MHz noise filter

    AC coupling cutoff (-3 dB)[7]

    114 kHz
    Figure 1. PCI-5153 Frequency Response, 5 Vpk-pk through 0.1 Vpk-pk Input Ranges, Measured
    Figure 2. PCI-5153 Frequency Response, 5 Vpk-pk through 0.1 Vpk-pk Input Ranges, Measured
    Figure 3. PCI-5153 Step Response, 5 Vpk-pk through 0.1 Vpk-pk Input Ranges, Measured

    Spectral Characteristics

    ENOB[8]

    Noise filter on

    7.3

    Noise filter off

    6.7
    Signal to noise distortion (SINAD)[8]

    Noise filter on

    45 dB

    Noise filter off

    41 dB
    Figure 4. PCI-5153 Dynamic Performance, 2 Vpk-pk Input Range, 100 MHz Input Signal, Measured
    Figure 5. PCI-5153 TIS Dynamic Performance, 2 Vpk-pk Input Range, 100 MHz Input Signal, Measured

    Noise

    Table 1. RMS Noise[9]
    Range (Vpk-pk) Noise Filter On Noise Filter Off Noise Filter On TIS Mode Noise Filter Off TIS Mode
    0.1 0.37% FS 0.44% FS 0.41% FS 0.71% FS
    0.2 to 5 0.32% FS 0.32% FS 0.41% FS 0.41% FS

    Channel-to-channel skew

    <140 ps

    Horizontal

    Sample Clock

    Sources

    Internal

    Onboard clock (internal VCSO)[10]

    External

    PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

    Timebase frequency

    1 GHz[11]

    Onboard Clock (Internal VCSO)

    Sample rate range

    Real-time sampling (single shot)[12]

    15.26 kS/s to 1 GS/s

    TIS[13] mode (single shot)

    2 GS/s (single channel only)

    Random interleaved sampling (RIS) mode[14]

    2 GS/s to 20 GS/s in increments of 1 GS/s (repetitive waveforms only)

    Timebase accuracy

    Not phase-locked to Reference clock

    ±30 ppm within ±3 ºC of external calibration temperature, plus an additional ±7 ppm per ºC outside of ±3 ºC of external calibration temperature, warranted

    Phase-locked to Reference clock

    Equal to the Reference clock accuracy[15]

    Sample clock delay range

    ±1 Sample clock period

    Sample clock delay/adjustment resolution

    ≤5 ps

    External Sample Clock

    Sources

    PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

    Frequency range[16]

    350 MHz to 1 GHz

    Duty cycle tolerance

    45% to 55%

    Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock

    Sources

    RTSI 7

    PFI 0 (front panel SMB connector)

    Frequency range[17]

    1 MHz to 20 MHz, in 1 MHz increments

    Default: 10 MHz

    Duty cycle tolerance

    45% to 55%

    Exported Reference clock destinations

    RTSI <0..7>

    PFI 1 (front panel SMB connector)

    Sample Clock and Reference Clock Input (PFI 0, Front Panel Connector)

    Input voltage range

    Sine wave: 0.65 Vpk-pk to 2.8 Vpk-pk

    (0 dBm to 13 dBm)

    Maximum input overload

    7 V RMS with |Peaks| ≤10 V

    Impedance

    50 Ω

    Coupling

    AC

    Reference Clock Output (PFI 1, Front Panel Connector)

    Output impedance

    50 Ω

    Logic type

    3.3 V CMOS, except when exporting 5 V

    Maximum drive current

    ±24 mA

    Trigger

    Trigger types[18]

    Edge

    Window

    Hysteresis

    Video

    Digital

    Immediate

    Software

    Trigger sources

    CH 0

    CH 1

    TRIG

    PFI <0..1>

    RTSI <0..6>

    Software
    Time resolution

    Onboard clock, time-to-digital conversion circuit (TDC) on

    5 ps

    Onboard clock, TDC off

    1 ns

    External clock, TDC off

    External clock period
    Minimum rearm time[19]

    TDC on

    8 µs

    TDC off

    1 µs

    Holdoff

    From rearm time up to [(232 - 1) × Sample Clock Period]

    Trigger delay

    From 0 up to [(235 - 1) - Posttrigger Samples] × (1 / Sample Rate), in seconds

    Analog Trigger

    Trigger types

    Edge

    Window

    Hysteresis

    Sources

    CH 0 (front panel BNC connector)

    CH 1 (front panel BNC connector)

    TRIG (front panel BNC connector)
    Trigger level range

    CH 0, CH 1

    100% FS

    TRIG (External trigger)

    ±5 V

    Voltage resolution

    8 bits (1 in 256)

    Edge trigger sensitivity: CH 0, CH 1, TRIG (External trigger)

    DC to 300 MHz

    10% FS, warranted

    >300 MHz to 500 MHz

    10% FS, typical
    Trigger level accuracy[20]

    CH 0, CH 1

    ±5% FS up to 10 MHz, warranted

    TRIG (External trigger)

    ±1 V (±10% FS) up to 10 MHz, warranted

    Trigger jitter[20]

    ≤14 ps RMS, typical

    20 ps RMS maximum

    Trigger filters

    Low frequency (LF) reject

    50 kHz

    High frequency (HF) reject

    50 kHz

    Digital Trigger

    Trigger type

    Digital

    Sources

    RTSI <0..6>

    PFI <0..1> (front panel SMB connector)

    External Trigger Input (Front Panel Connector)

    Connector

    BNC

    Impedance

    2.25 kΩ

    Coupling

    DC

    Input voltage range

    ±5 V

    Maximum input overload

    |Peaks| ≤10 V

    PFI 0 and PFI 1 (Programmable Function Interface, Front Panel Connectors)

    Connector

    SMB jack

    Direction

    Bidirectional

    As an Input (Trigger)

    Destination

    Start trigger (acquisition arm)

    Reference (stop) trigger

    Arm reference trigger

    Advance trigger

    Input impedance

    150 kΩ, nominal

    VIH

    2.0 V

    VIL

    0.8 V

    Maximum input overload

    -0.5 V to 5.5 V

    Maximum frequency

    25 MHz

    As an Output (Event)

    Sources

    Ready for Start

    Start trigger (acquisition arm)

    Ready for Reference

    Reference (stop) trigger

    End of Record

    Ready for Advance

    Advance trigger

    Done (end of acquisition)

    Probe Compensation[21]

    Output impedance

    50 Ω

    Logic type

    3.3 V CMOS

    Maximum drive current

    ±24 mA

    Maximum frequency

    25 MHz

    Waveform Specifications

    Table 2. Onboard Memory Size
    Real-Time and RIS Modes Real-Time TIS Mode
    8 MB standard (8 MS per channel) 8 MB standard (8 MS)
    64 MB option (64 MS per channel) 64 MB option (64 MS)
    256 MB option (256 MS per channel) 256 MB option (256 MS)

    Minimum record length

    1 sample

    Number of pretrigger samples[22]

    Zero up to full record length

    Number of posttrigger samples[22]

    Zero up to full record length
    Maximum number of records in onboard memory[23]

    8 MB per channel

    32,768

    64 MB per channel

    100,000

    256 MB per channel

    100,000

    Allocated onboard memory per record

    [(Record Length × 1 byte/sample) + 400 bytes] rounded up to next multiple of 128 bytes

    Calibration

    External Calibration

    External calibration calibrates the onboard references used in self-calibration and the external trigger levels. All calibration constants are stored in nonvolatile memory.

    Self-Calibration

    Self-calibration is done on software command. The calibration corrects for gain, offset, triggering, and timing errors for all input ranges, excluding External Trigger input channel.

    Calibration Specifications

    Interval for external calibration

    2 years

    Warm-up time[24]

    15 minutes

    Software

    Driver Software

    Driver support for this device was first available in NI-SCOPE 3.5.

    NI-SCOPE is an IVI-compliant driver that allows you to configure, control, and calibrate the PCI-5153. NI-SCOPE provides application programming interfaces for many development environments.

    Application Software

    NI-SCOPE provides programming interfaces, documentation, and examples for the following application development environments:

    • LabVIEW
    • LabWindows™/CVI™
    • Measurement Studio
    • Microsoft Visual C/C++
    • .NET (C# and VB.NET)

    Interactive Soft Front Panel and Configuration

    When you install NI-SCOPE on a 64-bit system, you can monitor, control, and record measurements from the PCI-5153 using InstrumentStudio.

    InstrumentStudio is a software-based front panel application that allows you to perform interactive measurements on several different device types in a single program.

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    Note  

    InstrumentStudio is supported only on 64-bit systems. If you are using a 32-bit system, use the NI-SCOPE–specific soft front panel instead of InstrumentStudio.

    Interactive control of the PCI-5153 was first available via InstrumentStudio in NI-SCOPE 18.1 and via the NI-SCOPE SFP in NI-SCOPE 3.5. InstrumentStudio and the NI-SCOPE SFP are included on the NI-SCOPE media.

    NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) also provides interactive configuration and test tools for the PCI-5153. MAX is included on the driver media.

    TClk Specifications

    You can use the NI TClk synchronization method and the NI-TClk driver to align the Sample clocks on any number of supported devices, in one or more chassis. For more information about TClk synchronization, refer to the NI-TClk Synchronization Help, which is located within the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help. For other configurations, including multichassis systems, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.

    Intermodule SMC Synchronization Using NI-TClk for Identical Modules

    Synchronization specifications are valid under the following conditions:

    • All modules are installed in one NI PXI-1042 chassis
    • The NI-TClk driver is used to align the Sample clocks of each module
    • All parameters are set to identical values for each module
    • Modules are synchronized without using an external Sample clock
    • Sample clock set to 1 GS/s and all filters are disabled
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    Note  

    Although you can use NI-TClk to synchronize non-identical SMC-based modules, these specifications apply only to synchronizing identical modules.

    Skew

    500 ps

    Skew after manual adjustment

    ≤5 ps

    Sample clock delay/adjustment resolution

    ≤5 ps

    Power

    Current draw

    +3.3 V DC

    2.5 A

    +5 V DC

    2.4 A

    +12 V DC

    250 mA

    Total power

    23.25 W

    Physical

    Dimensions

    35.5 cm × 2.0 cm × 11.3 cm

    (14.0 in × 0.8 in × 4.4 in)

    Weight

    439 g (15.5 oz)

    Figure 6. PCI-5153 Dimensions

    Environment

    Maximum altitude

    2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

    Pollution Degree

    2

    Indoor use only.

    Operating Environment

    Ambient temperature range

    0 °C to 45 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

    Relative humidity range

    10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

    Storage Environment

    Ambient temperature range

    -40 °C to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

    Relative humidity range

    5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

    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
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    Note  

    For UL and other 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
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    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.

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    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.

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    Note  

    For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

    CE Compliance

    This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

    • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
    • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
    • 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

    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.

    Environmental Management

    NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

    For additional environmental information, refer to the Commitment to the Environment web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

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    At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

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    • 1 For warranted values: within ±3 ºC of self-calibration temperature.
    • 2 At 23 °C. 23 °C assumed to be room temperature and ambient temperature during external calibration.
    • 3 Measured on one channel with test signal applied to another channel, with same range setting on both channels.
    • 4 10 V signal applied to external trigger channel. Applies to all ranges on CH 0 and CH 1.
    • 5 Normalized to 51 kHz.
    • 6 Filter off.
    • 7 50 Ω source assumed.
    • 8 1 V input range, 10 MHz, -1 dBFS input signal. Includes the 2nd through the 5th harmonics.
    • 9 50 Ω terminator connected to input.
    • 10 Internal Sample clock is locked to the Reference clock or derived from the onboard VCSO.
    • 11 When not using external Sample clock.
    • 12 Divide by n decimation used for all rates less than 1 GS/s.
    • 13 TIS is a type of real-time sampling that is sometimes called ping-pong.
    • 14 RIS is a type of equivalent-time sampling.
    • 15 Refer to your chassis specifications for the Reference clock accuracy.
    • 16 Divide by n decimation available where 1 ≤ n ≤ 65,535. For more information about the Sample clock and decimation, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.
    • 17 The PLL Reference clock frequency must be accurate to ±50 ppm.
    • 18 Refer to the following sources and the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help for more information about which sources are available for each trigger type.
    • 19 Holdoff set to 0. Onboard Sample clock at maximum rate.
    • 20 Within ±3 °C of self-calibration temperature.
    • 21 1 kHz, 50% duty cycle square wave. PFI 1 only.
    • 22 Single-record mode and multiple-record mode.
    • 23 It is possible to exceed these numbers if you fetch records while acquiring data. For more information, refer to the High-Speed Digitizers Help.
    • 24 Warm-up begins after the NI-SCOPE driver is loaded.

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