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NI PXI-5422

200 MS/s, 16-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator

  • 16-bit resolution, 200 MS/s sampling rate
  • Multimodule synchronization with <20 ps skew
  • 1.8 ns rise time with <6% pulse aberration
  • Optional 16-bit LVDS digital pattern output
  • 80 MHz analog bandwidth
  • 8, 32, 256, or 512 MB of shared waveform data and sequence instruction memory
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  NI PXI-5422      
779087-02 32 MB
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779087-01 8 MB -- For price, select country  
779087-03 256 MB -- For price, select country  
779087-04 512 MB -- For price, select country  

Each NI PXI-5422/32MB requires: 1 Cable

NI PXI-5422/32MB Cable
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Shielded
778827-01 SMB 112
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188859-01 SMB 200 -- For price, select country  
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The National Instruments PXI-5422 is a 200 MS/s arbitrary waveform generator featuring 16-bit resolution and up to 512 MB of onboard memory in a compact, 1 slot 3U PXI module. Because the NI PXI-5422 uses the PCI-based PXI platform, waveforms can be downloaded at up to 84 MB/s, far faster than traditional GPIB-based instruments. Using the Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) architecture of the PXI-5422, you can create mixed-signal test systems by synchronizing the generator with digitizers and digital waveform generator/analyzers or synchronize multiple arbitrary waveform generators to form a phase-coherent multichannel generator.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels1
TimingHardware
Update Rate200 MS/s
Frequency Range0..80 MHz
Resolution16 bits
Output Impedance50 Ohm, 75 Ohm
Maximum On-Board Memory 512 MB
Maximum Voltage Range-6..6 V
      Range Sensitivity48 mV
Minimum Voltage Range-2.82..2.82 mV
      Range Sensitivity1 mV
Waveform TypesStandard Functions, Intermediate Frequency, Arbitrary, DC
Provides Data Bit Marker?Yes
Supports Linking/Looping Segments?Yes
Supports Frequency Hopping and Sweeping?No
Supports Data Streaming?No
Supports On-the-fly signal adjustments?No
Dynamic Range -73 dBFS
Noise Floor (@ -50 dBm output)-148 dBm/Hz
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels0
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
T-clock CapabilityYes
TriggeringDigital
External ClockingYes
Physical Specifications 
Length16 cm
Width10 cm
Height2 cm
I/O ConnectorSMB male

Factory Installation

Reduce your setup time with National Instruments installation services and get a system you can use out of the box. Factory installation services include:

  • Installation of all individual hardware and software components as well as full testing to eliminate conflicts
  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility
  • 2-year warranty and calibration coverage

This service is only available for PXI, CompactRIO, and Compact FieldPoint systems.

Extended Warranties

National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, but we know unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase covering any repair costs for up to three years.

  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications

Calibration

NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for high-accuracy measurements. We provide manual calibration procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated calibration software to calibrate many of our measurement products.

Training

NI training is the fastest, most certain route to productivity with NI tools and successful application development.

Repair Services

  • You can return your registered product under warranty at no additional labor and parts cost. NI offers fault location, diagnostics, and repair any time the system fails as well as any adjustments needed to bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications.
  • Contact us to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) form and shipping instructions
  • View your RMA support request status online
  • Register your product

Technical Support

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Select your application need to see compatible software options for the NI PXI-5422.

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Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
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DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)
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776678-09 NI LabVIEW Professional Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778786-03 NI Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW -- For price, select country  
777777-09 NI TestStand Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778848-01 NI Analog Waveform Editor -- For price, select country  

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DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)
NI Recommended
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776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
777875-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Enterprise Connectivity Toolkit for Windows -- For price, select country  
779086-01 NI Modulation Toolkit for LabWindows/CVI -- For price, select country  
777777-09 NI TestStand Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778848-01 NI Analog Waveform Editor -- For price, select country  

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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DS410863 NI Developer Suite Core with Control Design and Simulation Option (English)
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778941-03 NI LabVIEW System Identification Toolkit for Windows -- For price, select country  
778552-03 NI LabVIEW Simulation Interface Toolkit for Windows -- For price, select country  
777136-01 NI LabVIEW Advanced Signal Processing Toolkit -- For price, select country  
779023-03 NI LabVIEW Digital Filter Design Toolkit -- For price, select country  
778848-01 NI Analog Waveform Editor -- For price, select country  

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Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
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DS557505 NI Developer Suite Core with Real-Time for LabWindows/CVI Deployment Option (English)
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776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779667-09 NI LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module -- For price, select country  
778915-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Execution Trace Toolkit -- For price, select country  
779509-03 NI LabWindows/CVI PID Control Toolkit -- For price, select country  
777757-01 NI PID Toolkit for Visual Basic -- For price, select country  
778848-01 NI Analog Waveform Editor -- For price, select country  

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
DS410838 NI Developer Suite Core with Real-Time Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
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