National Instruments PXIe-5668 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDEPXIe-5668Up to 26.5 GHz PXI Vector Signal AnalyzerNote Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5668. The PXIe-5668 is a26.5 GHz or 14 GHz modular vector signal analyzer (VSA). The PXIe-5668 ships with theNI-RFSA instrument driver, which you use to program the device. You can also use NI-RFmx,available at ni.com/downloads, to program the device.The PXIe-5668 comprises the following devices:• PXIe-5606 RF Signal Downconverter (PXIe-5606) RF downconverter• PXIe-5624 IF Digitizer (PXIe-5624) intermediate frequency (IF) digitizer• PXIe-5653 RF Analog Signal Generator (PXIe-5653) synthesizer/local oscillator (LO)source moduleIn this document, PXIe-5668 refers to both the PXIe-5668 26.5 GHz VSA and the PXIe-566814 GHz VSA unless otherwise specified.Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in amanner not described in this document.Hot Surface If the PXIe-5668 has been in use, it may exceed safe handlingtemperatures and cause burns. Allow the PXIe-5668 to cool before removing it fromthe chassis.ContentsElectromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 2Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 4Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 5Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5Software Options...............................................................................................................5Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 6Installing the PXIe-5668........................................................................................................... 7Interconnecting the PXIe-5668 Modules.......................................................................... 8Configuring the PXIe-5668 in MAX...................................................................................... 22