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.
Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.
Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
Warranted specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
Typical specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted:
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Input type |
Referenced single-ended |
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Connectors |
BNC |
Impedance Setting | Typical | Warranted |
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50 Ω | 50 Ω ± 1.50% | 50 Ω ± 1.75% |
1 MΩ | 1 MΩ ± 0.75% | 1 MΩ ± 0.90% |
Input capacitance[1] |
15 pF ± 0.8 pF, nominal 15 pF ± 2.5 pF, warranted |
Input coupling |
AC, DC |
Frequency | VSWR |
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DC ≤ f ≤ 500 MHz | 1.1:1 |
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Vertical Offset Range (V) |
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0.05 V | ±0.5 |
0.1 V | ±0.5 |
0.2 V | ±0.5 |
0.5 V | ±0.5 |
1 V | ±0.5 |
2 V | ±1.5 |
5 V | 0 |
Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Vertical Offset Range (V) |
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0.05 V | ±0.5 |
0.1 V | ±0.5 |
0.2 V | ±0.5 |
0.5 V | ±0.5 |
1 V | ±0.5 |
2 V | ±5 |
5 V | ±5 |
10 V | ±5 |
20 V | ±30 |
50 V | ±15 |
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Resolution |
10 bits |
DC accuracy[4] |
±[(2% × |Reading - Vertical Offset|) + (1.4% × |Vertical Offset|)+ (0.6% of FS) + 600 µV] |
DC drift[5] |
±[(0.1% × |Reading - Vertical Offset|)+ (0.025% × |Vertical Offset|)+ (0.03% of FS)] per °C, nominal |
AC amplitude accuracy[4] |
±0.5 dB at 50 kHz |
AC amplitude drift[5] |
±0.01 dB per °C at 50 kHz, nominal |
Input Impedance | Input Frequency | Crosstalk |
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50 Ω | DC ≤ f ≤ 100 MHz | -60 dB |
100 MHz < f ≤ 500 MHz | -45 dB | |
1 MΩ[7] | DC ≤ f ≤ 100 MHz | -55 dB |
100 MHz < f ≤ 200 MHz | -45 dB |
Input Impedance | Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Nominal | Warranted[] |
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1 MΩ[10] | 0.05 V to 1 V | — | 300 MHz |
2 V to 10 V | 300 MHz | 250 MHz | |
20 V to 50 V | 300 MHz | — |
Bandwidth-limiting filters |
20 MHz 175 MHz |
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Input Frequency | SFDR |
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<10 MHz | 56 dBc |
≥10 MHz to ≤100 MHz | 54 dBc |
Input Frequency | Input Range (Vpk-pk) | ENOB |
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<100 MHz | 0.05 V | 7.1 |
0.1 V | 7.4 | |
0.2 V to 5 V | 7.6 |
Input Frequency | Input Range (Vpk-pk) | SFDR |
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<10 MHz | 0.05 V to 10 V | 53 dBc |
20 V | 50 dBc | |
≥10 MHz to ≤100 MHz | 0.05 V to 0.5 V | 53 dBc |
1 V to 5 V | 48 dBc |
Input Frequency | Input Range (Vpk-pk) | ENOB |
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<10 MHz | 0.05 V | 6.8 |
0.1 V | 7.4 | |
0.2 V to 20 V | 7.6 | |
≤100 MHz | 0.05 V | 6.8 |
0.1 V to 0.5 V | 7.4 | |
1 V to 5 V | 7.1 |
Input Impedance | Input Range (Vpk-pk) | Typical | Warranted |
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50 Ω | 0.05 V | 0.26% of FS | 0.3% of FS |
0.1 V | 0.16% of FS | 0.19% of FS | |
0.2 V to 5 V | 0.14% of FS | 0.17% of FS | |
1 MΩ | 0.05 V | 0.26% of FS | 0.3% of FS |
0.1 V | 0.16% of FS | 0.19% of FS | |
0.2 V to 50 V | 0.14% of FS | 0.17% of FS |
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Random interleaved sampling (RIS) range[25] |
Up to 50 GS/s |
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Sample clock jitter[26] |
250 fs RMS (12 kHz to 10 MHz), nominal |
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Timebase frequency |
2.5 GHz |
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Timebase accuracy[27] |
±10 ppm, typical ±25 ppm, warranted |
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Duty cycle tolerance |
45% to 55% |
Input voltage range, when configured as a Sample Clock |
-10 dBm through 16 dBm |
Maximum input overload, when configured as a Sample Clock |
18 dBm |
Impedance |
50 Ω |
Coupling |
AC |
Frequency range |
1.25 GHz to 2.5 GHz[28] |
Input voltage range, when configured as a Reference Clock |
200 mVpk-pk to 4 Vpk-pk |
Maximum input overload, when configured as a Reference Clock |
5 Vpk-pk with |Peaks| ≤10 V |
Impedance |
50 Ω |
Coupling |
AC |
Frequency range[29] |
10 MHz |
Supported trigger |
Reference (Stop) Trigger |
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Trigger types |
Edge Digital Immediate Hysteresis Software |
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Time-to-digital conversion circuit time resolution |
4 ps |
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Dead time |
710 ns, nominal |
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Holdoff |
6.4 ns to 27.4 s |
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Trigger delay |
From 0 to 73,786,976 seconds (28 months), nominal |
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Trigger sensitivity |
3% of FS at ≤10 MHz, nominal |
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Trigger accuracy[31] |
6% of FS at ≤10 MHz, nominal |
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Trigger jitter |
4.7 ps |
Connector |
BNC |
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Impedance |
50 Ω or 1 MΩ |
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Coupling |
AC or DC |
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Trigger sensitivity |
3% of FS at ≤10 MHz, nominal |
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Trigger accuracy[32] |
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Trigger jitter |
4.7 ps |
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Connector |
SMB jack |
Direction |
Bidirectional |
Destinations |
Start Trigger (Acquisition Arm) Reference (Stop) Trigger Advance Trigger |
Input impedance |
10 kΩ |
VIH |
2.0 V |
VIL |
0.8 V |
Maximum input overload |
-0.5 V to 5.5 V |
Maximum frequency |
25 MHz |
Sources |
Ready for Start Start Trigger (Acquisition Arm) Ready for Reference Arm Reference Trigger Reference (Stop) Trigger End of Record Ready for Advance Advance Trigger Done (End of Acquisition) Probe Compensation[34] |
Output impedance |
50 Ω, nominal |
Logic type |
3.3 V CMOS |
Maximum current drive |
±10 mA |
Maximum frequency |
25 MHz |
Onboard memory sizes[37] |
64 MB or 2 GB |
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Minimum record length |
1 sample |
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Number of pretrigger samples[38] |
Zero up to full record length |
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Number of posttrigger samples[38] |
Zero up to full record length |
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Allocated onboard memory per record |
[(Record length + 448 samples) × 2 bytes/sample], rounded up to an integer multiple of 128 bytes (minimum 512 bytes) |
For information about memory sanitization, refer to the letter of volatility for your device, which is available at ni.com/manuals.
External calibration calibrates the onboard references used in self-calibration and the external trigger levels. All calibration constants are stored in nonvolatile memory.
Driver support for this device was first available in NI-SCOPE 4.1.
NI-SCOPE is an IVI-compliant driver that allows you to configure, control, and calibrate the PXIe-5160. NI-SCOPE provides application programming interfaces for many development environments.
NI-SCOPE provides programming interfaces, documentation, and examples for the following application development environments:
When you install NI-SCOPE on a 64-bit system, you can monitor, control, and record measurements from the PXIe-5160 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.
Interactive control of the PXIe-5160 was first available via InstrumentStudio in NI-SCOPE 18.1 and via the NI-SCOPE SFP in NI-SCOPE 4.1. 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 PXIe-5160. MAX is included on the driver media.
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.
Specifications are valid under the following conditions:
Skew[40] |
100 ps, nominal |
Skew after manual adjustment |
≤5 ps, nominal |
Sample clock delay/adjustment resolution |
20 fs |
Dimensions |
3U, 1 slot, PXI Express gen 1 x4 Module 21.4 cm × 2.0 cm × 13.1 cm (8.4 in. × 0.8 in. × 5.1 in.) |
Weight |
430 g (15 oz.) |
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Pollution Degree |
2 |
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Maximum altitude |
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) |
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Operating shock |
30 g, half-sine, 11 ms pulse |
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/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.