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NI PXIe-5185, NI PXIe-5186

5 GHz (NI PXIe-5186) and 3 GHz (NI PXIe-5185) analog bandwidths

Sampling rates of 12.5 GS/s (1 ch active) and 6.25 GS/s (2 ch active)

8-bit vertical resolution with input ranges from 110 mV to 1 V full scale

2 channels with 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input impedance paths

Data transfer rates of >700 MB/s from device to host

3-slot, 3U PXI Express form factor

Overview

The NI PXIe-5185 and PXIe-5186 digitizers, codeveloped by National Instruments and Tektronix, deliver a new level of performance in the small-form-factor, low-power PXI

platform. These digitizers provide the trusted measurement accuracy of Tektronix oscilloscopes and deliver breakthrough acquisition performance in PXI Express. The digital back

end uses NI Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) technology to deliver high-data throughput at rates greater than 700 MB/s and multi-module synchronization with ±80 ps

channel-to-channel skew. The result is digitizers that feature leading analog performance optimized for automated test applications.

Application and Technology

Applications

Automated test of electronic devices

High-energy physics experiments

Wideband RF acquisition

Semiconductor test

High-speed transient capture systems

Radar prototyping and testing

SIGINT and ELINT systems

Electronic warfare systems

Obtaining Superior Signal Accuracy With Tektronix, Enabling Technology Products

The analog front end and analog-to-digital converter (ADC) ASICs incorporated in the 3 GHz bandwidth NI PXIe-5185 and 5 GHz bandwidth NI PXIe-5186 are state-of-the-art

silicon germanium (SiGe) parts designed by Tektronix and used across the full suite of Tektronix high-performance oscilloscopes. With more than a decade of experience in

developing with the high-bandwidth (ft = 200 GHz) and reliable IBM SiGe BiCMOS process, Tektronix has continuously delivered the industry’s fastest oscilloscopes with

high-signal accuracy.

Detailed Specifications

For user manuals and dimensional drawings, visit the product page resources tab on ni.com.