National Instruments PXIe-5668R Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDENI PXIe-5668R26.5 GHz or 14 GHz Vector Signal AnalyzerNote Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5668R. The NI 5668R is a26.5 GHz or 14 GHz modular vector signal analyzer (VSA). The NI 5668R 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 NI 5668R comprises the following devices:• NI PXIe-5606 (NI 5606) RF downconverter• NI PXIe-5624R (NI 5624R) intermediate frequency (IF) digitizer• NI PXIe-5653 (NI 5653) synthesizer/local oscillator (LO) source moduleIn this document, "NI 5668R" refers to both the NI 5668R 26.5 GHz VSA and the NI 5668R14 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 NI 5668R has been in use, it may exceed safe handlingtemperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI 5668R 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 NI 5668R.............................................................................................................7Interconnecting the NI 5668R Modules............................................................................8Configuring the NI 5668R in MAX........................................................................................20Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................21Performing a Device Self-Calibration Using the NI-RFSA SFP....................................22