PXI-5406

Part number(s):
779657-01

40 MHz Bandwidth, 1-Channel, 16-Bit PXI Waveform Generator

Overview

The PXI-5406 is a 40 MHz function generator capable of generating standard functions including sine, square, triangle, and ramp as well as other signals like psuedorandom noise and DC signals. This function generator can generate signals from -5 V to +5 V and uses direct digital synthesis (DDS) to precisely generate waveforms.
Part Numbers (1) Price
779657-01
Recommended replacement: 785114-01
NI Lead Time
16-17 weeks
Supports Arbitrary Waveforms
No
Maximum Bandwidth
40 MHz
Number of Output Channels
1
Supports Digital Upconversion
No
Analog Output Voltage Range
-5 V to 5 V
Analog Output Onboard Memory Size
32 kB

PXI-5406 Accessories and Software

  • Product (Part Number)
    Description
    Recommended use cases
    LabVIEW Professional (784584-35)
    LabVIEW Professional Development System, Windows, All Languages, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for test, measurement, automation, and control applications; NI LabVIEW enables engineers to quickly connect to real-world systems, accelerate their productivity, and adapt to any challenge. LabVIEW provides the following capabilities:

    • Connectivity to any Instrument regardless of vendor
    • A native user interface for monitoring and controlling test
    • Thousands of engineering analysis functions
    • Seamless interoperability popular programming languages, such as Python, C, and .NET

    LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35)
    NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for engineers building full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market.

    The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products:

    • NI LabVIEW—Provides a graphical programming environment for test system development, enabling connectivity to any instrument and fully integrated user interfaces.
    • NI TestStand—Eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance by providing an off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test.
    • NI DIAdem—Saves engineers hundreds of hours of manual data analysis and report creation with automation.
    • NI FlexLogger™ software—Simplifies data acquisition and data logging with interactive measurement setup for NI DAQ hardware.
    • NI InstrumentStudio™ software—Provides a central location for configuration, measurement, and automation.
    InstrumentStudio Professional (789987-35)
    InstrumentStudio Professional, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for quick and easy instrument measurements. Leverage the sequencer built into InstrumentStudio to automate tests and measurements with no prior coding experience required. Create and use plug-ins to interface with third-party hardware and take custom measurements.

    Key Workflows

    • Quickly configure and control instruments in an interactive, project-based environment.
    • Take custom measurements and control third-party hardware using the plug-ins feature.
    • Bridge the gap between first measurement to automation using the built in sequencer, or export configurations to advanced automation tools such as NI TestStand and NI LabVIEW.

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