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 expected performance met by a majority of the models.
• Nominal specifications describe parameters and attributes that may be useful in operation.

Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.

RX IN

Absolute Amplitude Accuracy

Note  

All values are typical.

Table 1. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy

Center Frequency	Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C (dB)
>200 MHz to 1 GHz	0.55
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	0.55
>2 GHz to 3 GHz	0.65
>3 GHz to 3.9 GHz	1.3
>3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz	1.6

Note  

Absolute amplitude accuracy uses a correction coefficient in EEPROM to improve performance. Performance is verified over the first 45 dB of RX attenuation.

Note  

Correction coefficients in EEPROM are valid only when the baseband amplifier is in the signal path.

RX IN Average Noise Floor

Note  

All values are typical.

Table 2. Average Noise Floor

Center Frequency	Average Noise Level (dBm/Hz)
	Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C
>200 MHz to 1 GHz	-165
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	-165
>2 GHz to 3 GHz	-164
>3 GHz to 3.9 GHz	-160
>4 GHz to 4.4 GHz	-151

Note  

Performance is measured with 0 dB of RX attenuation.

Figure 1. Average Noise Floor

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)

Note  

All values are nominal.

Input impedance	50 Ω
Input VSWR with 10 dB of RX attenuation 2.0 GHz 1.5:1 2.0 GHz < f < 3 GHz 1.1:1 >3 GHz 1.9:1

Spurious Responses

Note  

All responses are typical.

Note  

Performance is measured with 0 dB of RX attenuation and a 1.5 kHz resolution bandwidth (RBW).

RX LO Residual Power

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 3. Residual Power

Center Frequency	Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C (dBFS)
>200 MHz to 300 MHz	-30
>300 MHz to 1 GHz	-42
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	-52
>2 GHz to 3 GHz	-52
>3 GHz to 3.9 GHz	-52
>3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz	-52

Note  

Receiver LO suppression is measured at the same RX attenuation after an I/Q correction.

RX Sideband Image Suppression

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 4. Sideband Image Suppression

Center Frequency	Temperature 23 °C ±5 °C (dBc)
>200 MHz to 300 MHz	-27
>300 MHz to 1 GHz	-39
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	-58
>2 GHz to 3 GHz	-54
>3 GHz to 3.9 GHz	-45
>3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz	-35

Note  

The image suppression specifications hold at the center frequency of the acquired instantaneous bandwidth after the device performs a single recent point I/Q impairment self-correction.

RX Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (IP₃)

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 5. RX IP ₃

Frequency	Temperature 23 °C ± 5 °C (dBm)
>200 MHz to 1 GHz	-9
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	-7
>2 GHz to 3 GHz	-6
>3 GHz to 3.9 GHz	-4
>3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz	-1

Note  

Values are based on two input tones spaced 1 MHz apart such that the tones are 6 db less than full-scale with 0 dB of RX attenuation.

Gain Compression

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 6. Gain Compression

Frequency	Temperature 23 ºC ± 5 °C (dBm)
>200 MHz to 1 GHz	-20
>1 GHz to 2 GHz	-18
>2 GHz to 3.9 GHz	-15
>3.9 GHz to 4.4 GHz	-12

Note  

Values are based on two input tones spaced 250 MHz apart, with 0 dB of RX attenuation and with one tone placed out of band.

Dynamic Range

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 7. Dynamic Range at 900 MHz

Reference Level (dBm)	IP3 (dBm)	Noise Floor (dBm/Hz)	Dynamic Range (dB)
-5	25	-138	109
-15	15	-148	109
-25	5	-158	109
-35	-4	-167	109

Note  

The signal level of each tone is set to 6 dB less than the reference level to prevent overload. Dynamic range = 2/3 × (IP₃ – Noise Floor)

Table 8. Dynamic Range at 2,400 MHz

Reference Level (dBm)	IP3 (dBm)	Noise Floor (dBm/Hz)	Dynamic Range (dB)
-5	21	-142	109
-15	12	-151	109
-25	2	-161	109
-35	-3	-166	109

Note  

The signal level of each tone is set to 6 dB less than the reference level to prevent overload. Dynamic range = 2/3 × (IP₃ – Noise Floor)

RX IN Frequency Characteristics

Frequency range	200 MHz to 4.4 GHz
Instantaneous bandwidth (6 dB)	200 MHz
Tuning resolution[1]	<250 kHz
LO step size[2] Integer mode 4 MHz, 6 MHz, 12 MHz, and 24 MHz step sizes Fractional mode 100 kHz step size

Frequency Settling Time

Settling time[3]

< 50 ms per 100 MHz step

Phase Noise

Note  

All values are nominal.

Table 9. Phase Noise at 2.4 GHz

Offset Frequency	Loop Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
1 kHz	-85
10 kHz	-95
100 kHz	-97
1 MHz	-100
10 MHz	-110

Figure 2. Phase Noise

LO OUT Front Panel Connector

Figure 3. LO Output Power vs. LO Frequency

LO IN Front Panel Connector

Baseband Characteristics

AUX I/O Connector

Table 10. NI-5792 AUX I/O Connector Pin Assignments

AUX I/O Connector	Pin	Signal	Signal Description
	1	DIO Port 0 (0)	Bidirectional single-ended (SE) digital I/O (DIO) data channel.
	2	GND	Ground reference for signals.
	3	DIO Port 0 (1)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	4	DIO Port 0 (2)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	5	GND	Ground reference for signals.
	6	DIO Port 0 (3)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	7	DIO Port 1 (0)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	8	GND	Ground reference for signals.
	9	DIO Port 1 (1)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	10	DIO Port 1 (2)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	11	GND	Ground reference for signals.
	12	DIO Port 1 (3)	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	13	PFI 0	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	14	NC	No connect.
	15	PFI 1	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	16	PFI 2	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.
	17	GND	Ground reference for signals.
	18	+5 V	+5 V power (10 mA maximum).
	19	PFI 3	Bidirectional SE DIO data channel.

Caution  

The AUX I/O connector accepts a standard, third-party HDMI cable, but the AUX I/O port is not an HDMI interface. Do not connect the AUX I/O port on the NI-5792 to the HDMI port of another device. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.

Environment

Indoor use only.

Shock and Vibration

Compliance and Certifications

Safety

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 UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification 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 Online Product Certification section.

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 Minimize Our Environmental Impact 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)

EU Customers  

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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中国客户  

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