NI PXIe-5840 vector signal transceiver

NI’s second-generation PXIe-5840 vector signal transceiver features the flexibility of software-defined radio architecture and RF instrument class performance.

With the combination of an RF signal generator, RF signal analyser and user-programmable FPGA, all in a single 2-slot PXI Express module, the product is an innovative RF test, measurement and prototyping solution. The product’s small size and tight synchronisation allow for up to 8x8 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) configuration in a single 18-slot chassis.

It offers 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth for digital predistortion (DPD) test and wideband signals such as radar, LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G. Systems can measure 802.11ac with an error vector magnitude (EVM) performance of -50 dB. Measurement speeds are up to 10x faster than traditional instrumentation using FPGA-based measurement acceleration and highly optimised measurement software.