National Instruments PCI-5402 Waveform Generator Device

The PCI-5402 (Part number: 779656-01) is a Waveform Generator Device by National Instruments. In addition to standard signals, this device can also generate other signals, such as pseudorandom noise and DC signals. The PCI-5402 Waveform Generator Device generates the signals with an amplitude of -5 V to +5 V range. The PCI-5402 features the direct digital synthesis (DSS) method for signal generation. The NI PCI-5402 is used in applications where fast analog signal generation is required.   

The PCI-5402 Waveform Generator Device has one analog output channel. The connector type of the output channel is BNC and the analog output resolution is 14 bits. The channels are selectable as a trigger (input) or event (output). These channels can bear overload of -2 V to +7 V voltage without any damage to the generator device. The device has an amplitude resolution of <0.06% of the amplitude range. The PCI-5402 has a selectable output impedance of 50 Ω or 75 Ω. The output channel is also selectable and can be disabled. The PCI-5402 Waveform Generator Device has a selectable FIR filter, which can only be used if the sample clock rate is above 10 MS/s.  The frequency resolution of the PCI-5402 generator is 0.355 μHz. The maximum bandwidth of the PCI-5402 generator is 20 MHz with a maximum sampling rate of 400 MS/s. However, for ramp and triangle signals, the values reduce to 1 MHz and 100 MS/s.  

The PCI-5402 Waveform Generator Device supports NI-FGEN driver software. NI-FGEN is used to configure and calibrate the PCI-5402. It is supported by various applications for the programming interface. MAX is also included in the NI-FGEN.

PCI-5402 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.