NI 5422 Specifications

NI PXI-5422 16-Bit 200 MS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Unless otherwise noted, the following conditions were used for each
specification:
• Analog Filter enabled.
• Signals terminated with 50 Ω.
• Direct Path set to 1 Vpk-pk, Low-Gain Amplifier Path set to 2 Vpk-pk,
and High-Gain Amplifier Path set to 12 Vpk-pk.
• Sample rate set to 200 MS/s and the Sample Clock Source set to
Divide-by-N.
Typical values are representative of an average unit operating at room
temperature (20 °C ±3 °C). Specifications are subject to change without
notice. For the most recent NI 5422 specifications, visit ni.com/manuals.
To access all of the NI 5422 documentation, including the NI Signal
Generators Getting Started Guide, which contains functional descriptions
of the NI 5422 signals, navigate to Start»Programs»National
Instruments»NI-FGEN»Documentation.
Hot Surface If the NI 5422 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures and
cause burns. Allow the NI 5422 to cool before removing it from the chassis.

Contents

CH 0........................................................................................................2
Sample Clock..........................................................................................15
Onboard Clock........................................................................................18
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Reference Clock.......................................... 18
CLK IN ...................................................................................................19
PFI 0 and PFI 1 .......................................................................................20
DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL (DDC)................................................ 22
Start Trigger............................................................................................24
Markers ...................................................................................................25
Arbitrary Waveform Generation Mode...................................................27
Calibration...............................................................................................29
Power ......................................................................................................30
Software..................................................................................................31