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Generating Functions
with the NI 5401
The NI 5401 User Manual describes the features, functions, and operation
of the NI 5401 arbitrary function generator. This device performs
comparably to standalone instruments while providing the flexibility of
computer-based operation.
About Your NI 5401
Thank you for buying a National Instruments NI 5401 arbitrary function
generator. The NI 5401 family consists of two different devices:
•
NI 5401 for PCI
•
NI 5401 for PXI
Your NI 5401 device has the following features:
•
One 12-bit resolution output channel
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Up to 16 MHz sine and transistor-transistor logic (TTL) waveform
output
•
Software-selectable output impedances of 50
Ω
and 75
Ω
•
Output attenuation levels from 0 to 73 dB
•
Phase-locked loop (PLL) synchronization to external clocks
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Sampling rate of 40 MS/s
•
Digital and analog filter
•
32-bit direct digital synthesis (DDS) for standard function generation
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External trigger input
•
Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) and PXI triggers
All NI 5401 devices follow industry-standard Plug and Play specifications
on both buses and offer seamless integration with compliant systems.
Detailed specifications for the NI 5401 are in Appendix A,
.