The PXIe‑5820 is the baseband model of the second-generation vector signal transceiver (VST) with 1 GHz of complex I/Q bandwidth. It combines a wideband I/Q digitizer, wideband I/Q arbitrary waveform generator, and high-performance user-programmable FPGA in a single 2-slot PXI Express module. You can use the VST for a variety of applications including baseband I/Q test of wireless and cellular chipsets; envelope tracking of digitally predistorted waveforms for power amplifiers; and the generation and analysis of new wireless standards such as 5G, 802.11ax, and LTE-Advanced Pro.
Combines a vector signal generator and vector signal analyzer with FPGA-based, real-time signal processing and control.
The PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) combines the flexibility of a software defined radio architecture and RF instrument class performance. You can use the VST to test a variety of cellular and wireless standards, and you can easily expand the small PXI Express form factor to support multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) configurations. The VST software is built on LabVIEW FPGA, and features several starting points for your application including application IP, reference designs, examples, and LabVIEW sample projects.
| Key VST Features |
| Generate and acquire wide instantaneous bandwidth from baseband through RF in one instrument for test and measurement |
| Ensure test coverage for new and legacy wireless standards, including 5G NR and all Wi-Fi bands |
| Stream high-speed data to and from the instrument through front panel Digital I/O |
| Achieve better than -50dB EVM performance for higher order modulation schemes, such as Wi-Fi 6 |
| Synchronize multiple VSTs with phase coherent generation and acquisition for true MIMO applications. |
| Utilize I/Q baseband signals for wideband testing and envelope tracking applications |
| Get maximum test speed and customization with access to onboard FPGA |
| Take advantage of easy to use software with soft front panels for interactive control and extensive measurement API for rapid test automation |
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Model
Part Number
| RF Generator
Instantaneous Bandwidth
| RF Generator
Frequency Range
| RF Analyzer
Frequency Range
| RF Analyzer
Instantaneous Bandwidth
| Generator Tuning Time
(Typical)
| I/O Type |
PXIe-5820
783967-01
| 1 GHz | 0 MHz to 500 MHz | 0 Hz to 500 MHz | 1 GHz | 0.38ms | Baseband |
PXIe-5830
787047-01
| 1 GHz | 5 GHz to 12 GHz | 5 GHz to 12 GHz | 1 GHz | -- | RF |
PXIe-5831
786853-01
| 1 GHz | 5 GHz to 21 GHz | 5 GHz to 21 GHz | 1 GHz | -- | RF |
PXIe-5831
786856-01
| 1 GHz | 5 GHz to 31.3 GHz
37 GHz to 44 GHz
| 5 GHz to 44 GHz | 1 GHz | -- | RF mmWave |
PXIe-5832
787728-01
| 1 GHz | 5 GHz to 44 GHz | 5 GHz to 44 GHz | 1 GHz | -- | RF mmWave |
PXIe-5841
788843-01
| -- | -- | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 1 GHz | 380 μs | RF |
PXIe-5841
788842-01
| 1 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | -- | -- | 380 μs | RF |
PXIe-5841
788845-01
| -- | -- | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 1 GHz | 175 μs | RF |
PXIe-5841
788844-01
| 1 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | -- | -- | 175 μs | RF |
PXIe-5841
786982-01
| 1 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 1 GHz | 380 μs | RF |
PXIe-5841
785832-01
| 1 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 1 GHz | 175 μs | RF |
PXIe-5842
788565-03
| 1 GHz | 50 MHz to 8 GHz | 50 MHz to 8 GHz | 1 GHz | 230 μs | RF |
PXIe-5842
788565-02
| 2 GHz | 50 MHz to 12 GHz | 50 MHz to 12 GHz | 2 GHz | 230 μs | RF |
PXIe-5842
788565-01
| 2 GHz | 50 MHz to 23 GHz | 50 MHz to 23 GHz | 2 GHz | 230 μs | RF |
