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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5665 14 GHz
Vector Signal Analyzer
MIMO Platform
This document describes the proper slot placement and module connections needed for a
phase-coherent multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) system with the PXIe-5665 14 GHz
(PXIe-5665) vector signal analyzer (VSA).
The PXIe-5665 comprises the following modules:
• PXIe-5605 RF downconverter
• PXIe-5653 LO module
• PXIe-5622 IF digitizer
Preconfigured NI MIMO test systems that include these modules, a chassis, controller,
software, and accessories are available for purchase at ni.com/mimo.
This document also describes how to correctly configure the devices in Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX) and how to associate the modules. Refer to the PXIe-5665
Getting Started Guide and the PXIe-5665 Specifications, available at ni.com/manuals, for
more information about device specifications, maintenance, and safety information.
Note The master PXIe-5665 is the RF signal analyzer that receives the LO signal
directly from the PXIe-5653 module. Slave PXIe-5665 devices refer to the additional
analyzer channels that receive daisy-chained LO and Reference Clock signals.
Installing the Modules
The PXIe-5665 MIMO test system equipment setup requires you to install a master PXIe-5665
and additional PXIe-5665 slave devices in your PXI Express chassis.
Note The following installation instructions use semi-rigid cables when making
some module connections. The semi-rigid cables restrict slot placement because they
require you to place certain modules next to each other in the chassis.
Note Multiple chassis are required for PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA MIMO systems
with four or more channels. Contact National Instruments for more information
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about creating PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA MIMO test systems with four or more
channels.
1. Install the PXIe-5665 master device in your chassis. To use the cables included with your
module kit, install the PXIe-5622 IF digitizer module immediately to the left of the
PXIe-5605 RF downconverter module, and install the PXIe-5653 LO module
immediately to the right of the PXIe-5605.
The following figure illustrates the correct placement of the three modules that comprise
the PXIe-5665.
Tip Install the master PXIe-5665 modules in the chassis with enough room to
install your slave PXIe-5665 devices to the left of the master device.
Figure 1. PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA Module Placement
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO3
800 MHz
LO2
4 GHz
LO1
3.2 GHz - 8.3 GHz
OUT
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
Synthesizer
ACCESS ACTIVE
REF IN
10 MHz
5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
10 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
100 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
ACCESS
ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TTL
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
NI PXIe-5605 NI PXIe-5653
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10 MHz
+10 dBm MAX < 10 MHz
2
13
1. PXIe-5622
2. PXIe-5605
3. PXIe-5653
2. Install the slave PXIe-5665 device in your chassis to the left of the master PXIe-5665
device. You can install multiple PXIe-5665 devices to the left of the master PXIe-5665,
depending on your application requirements.
The following figure illustrates the correct placement of the slave devices in a chassis.
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Figure 2. PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA Slave Module Placement
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ESD
SENSITIVE
LO3
800 MHz
LO2
4 GHz
LO1
3.2 GHz - 8.3 GHz
OUT
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5653
Synthesizer
ACCESS ACTIVE
REF IN
10MHz
5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
10MHz
1.5V p-p MAX
REF OUT
100 MHz
1.5V p-p MAX
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TTL
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10MHz
+10dBm MAX < 10 MHz
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TTL
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10MHz
+10dBm MAX < 10 MHz
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TTL
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 W
50 W
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10MHz
+10dBm MAX < 10 MHz
2 2 1
NI PXIe-1075
1. Master PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA
2. Slave PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA
Interconnecting the Modules
This section describes how to interconnect the master PXIe-5665 modules and how to connect
the slave PXIe-5665 modules to the master PXIe-5665 modules.
Note This module configuration frequency-locks to the PXIe-5653 100 MHz
onboard Reference Clock by daisy chaining the 100 MHz Reference Clock to slave
digitizer modules. To frequency-lock to the PXI backplane, the PXIe-5653 requires
an OCXO-quality timebase source present on the PXI backplane.
For the best long-term phase stability over temperature, use the PXI backplane as the
Reference Clock source, but override the native PXI chassis backplane clock with an
OCXO-quality timebase that meets the requirements listed in the PXIe-5665
Specifications. The PXIe-5665 cannot lock to the native PXI chassis backplane
clock, and attempting to do so without overriding it with an OCXO timebase results
in phase-locked loop (PLL) lock errors. The PXIe-6674T Timing and Multichassis
Synchronization module is an option for synchronizing multiple digitizer clocks.
The PXIe-6674T 10 MHz clock can be driven onto the PXI backplane when placed
in the chassis System Timing Slot, also known as the Star Trigger Controller Slot.
You can also connect the output of the PXIe-6674T 10 MHz clock to the 10 MHz
BNC IN terminal on the back of the PXI chassis from any PXI chassis slot using an
SMA-to-BNC cable.
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Interconnecting the Master PXIe-5665 Modules
Figure 3. PXIe-5665 14 GHz Master VSA Cable Configuration
OUT
NI PXIe-5653
Synthesizer
REF IN
10 MHz
5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
10 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
100 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
LO3
800 MHz
LO2
4 GHz
LO1
3.2 GHz - 8.3 GHz
ESD
SENSITIVE
OUT
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TT L
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10 MHz
+10 dBm MAX < 10 MHz
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
K
K
1
2
3
1. Short, Silver Flexible RF SMA-to-SMA Cables
2. Flexible SMA-to-SMA Cable
3. Short, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, Labeled K
1. Using the three short, silver flexible RF SMA-to-SMA cables, connect the LO1, LO2,
and LO3 connectors on the PXIe-5653 front panel to the associated LO1 IN, LO2 IN, and
LO3 IN connectors on the PXIe-5605 front panel.
2. Using the flexible SMA-to-SMA cable, connect the REF OUT 100 MHz connector on the
PXIe-5653 front panel to the CLK IN connector on the PXIe-5622 front panel.
3. Using the short semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cable (labeled K), connect the IF OUT
connector on the PXIe-5605 front panel to the IF IN connector on the PXIe-5622 front
panel.
4. Hand-tighten all SMA cable ends on the SMA connectors after the cable center pins are
correctly aligned and connected. The cable connectors should tighten without much
torque or effort. If a cable bends due to incorrect alignment, remove the cable from the
front panel connector and reconnect the cable center pin on the SMA cable to the SMA
connector.
5. Carefully complete tightening all SMA connectors to 1 N · m using an appropriate torque
wrench (not included) or torque screwdriver and SMA driver bit. Tighten only until the
wrench clicks.
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Caution Incorrect torque at SMA connections can degrade signal fidelity and
phase-locked loop (PLL) performance and may cause insertion loss. Use an
appropriate torque wrench or torque screwdriver and SMA driver bit to ensure
all SMA connections are properly torqued. SMA connectors for connections to
external equipment may require torque different from 1 N · m, depending on
the connector type, material, and manufacturer.
Interconnecting the Slave PXIe-5665 Modules
The PXIe-5665 MIMO test system includes the following cables to interconnect additional
modules:
• Semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cable (labeled M), (x3)
• Short, semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cable (labeled K)
• Flexible SMA-to-SMA cable
Figure 4. PXIe-5665 14 GHz VSA Slave Module Cable Configuration
OUT
NI PXIe-5653
Synthesizer
REF IN
10 MHz
5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
10 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
REF OUT
100 MHz
1.5 V p-p MAX
LO3
800 MHz
LO2
4 GHz
LO1
3.2 GHz - 8.3 GHz
ESD
SENSITIVE
OUT
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TT L
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10 MHz
+10 dBm MAX < 10 MHz
NI PXIe-5605
Downconverter 20 Hz - 14 GHz
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK IN
CLK OUT
PFI 1
ESD
SENSITIVE
TT L
6.3 Vp-p
MAX
2 Vp-p
NOM
+20 dBm MAX
50 Ω
50 Ω
50 Ω
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
IF IN
IF OUT
+22 dBm MAX
0 V DC
LO1
LO2
LO3
IN
ESD
SENSITIVE
OUT
LO3
LO2
LO1
ALL PORTS
50 Ω
+15 dBm MAX
25 V DC MAX
+15 dBm MAX
0 V DC
ACCESS ACTIVE
RF IN
0 V DC
+20 dBm MAX > 10 MHz
+10 dBm MAX < 10 MHz
K
K
M
M
M
M
M
M
K
K
2
1
3
1. Short, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, Labeled K
2. Flexible SMA-to-SMA Cable
3. Medium, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cables, Labeled M
1. Using the short, semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cable (labeled K), connect the IF OUT
connector on the slave PXIe-5605 front panel to the IF IN connector on the slave
PXIe-5622 front panel.
2. Using the flexible SMA-to-SMA cable, connect the CLK OUT connector from the
preceding PXIe-5622 front panel to the CLK IN connector on the next PXIe-5622 front
panel. This cable passes the 100 MHz Reference Clock from the preceding PXIe-5622 to
the CLK IN connector of the next PXIe-5622.
3. Using the three medium, semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA cables (labeled M), connect the
LO1 OUT, LO2 OUT, and LO3 OUT connectors on the preceding PXIe-5605 front panel
to the associated LO1 IN, LO2 IN, and LO3 IN connectors on the next PXIe-5605 front
panel.
4. Hand-tighten all SMA cable ends on the SMA connectors after the cable center pins are
correctly aligned and connected. The cable connectors should tighten without much
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torque or effort. If a cable bends due to incorrect alignment, remove the cable from the
front panel connector and reconnect the cable center pin on the SMA cable to the SMA
connector.
5. Carefully complete tightening all SMA connectors to 1 N · m using an appropriate torque
wrench (not included) or torque screwdriver and SMA driver bit. Tighten only until the
wrench clicks.
Caution Incorrect torque at SMA connections can degrade signal fidelity and
phase-locked loop (PLL) performance and may cause insertion loss. Use an
appropriate torque wrench or torque screwdriver and SMA driver bit to ensure
all SMA connections are properly torqued. SMA connectors for connections to
external equipment may require torque different from 1 N · m, depending on
the connector type, material, and manufacturer.
Configuring the PXIe-5665 in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are
configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA.
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI
hardware.
Note If you are using the PXIe-5665 with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,
expand Remote Systems. Find your target IP address or name, expand it, and
then expand Devices and Interfaces.
Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item.
MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.
Note If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the module is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the PXIe-5665.
5. Associate the hardware modules that comprise the master and slave PXIe-5665.
a) Select the master PXIe-5605 module that is identified as not configured in the
configuration tree.
b) In the Associated Devices section, select the appropriate module from each system
component drop-down listbox.
For the master PXIe-5665, you must associate the PXIe-5622 IF digitizer module
and the PXIe-5653 LO source module.
c) Select the slave PXIe-5605 module that is identified as not configured in the
configuration tree.
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d) In the Associated Devices section, select the appropriate module from each system
component drop-down listbox.
For the slave PXIe-5665, you must associated the PXIe-5622 IF digitizer module
and you must select External as the LO source for each slave device because the LO
signals are shared by all PXIe-5665 devices.
e) Click Save in the MAX toolbar.
Note Module associations may be lost when you move the modules to
different chassis slots.
6. Self-test the device modules by selecting the modules in the configuration tree, and
clicking Self-Test in the MAX toolbar. Repeat this step for all modules in your
PXIe-5665 system.
The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.
Where Do I Go from Here?
Now that you have installed your hardware, interconnected the modules, and configured the
modules in MAX, you can begin programming your hardware using the NI-RFSA instrument
driver.
Visit ni.com/mimo for more information about how to start creating your MIMO application.
This web site provides many useful MIMO articles, videos, and example programs.
The following documents provide more information that you may need as you create your
MIMO application:
•RF Multichannel Community—Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code exvi3p to
access the latest RF multi-channel reference software in LabVIEW for phase-coherent
and non-phase-coherent hardware configurations.
•NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help—Use this help file, located at Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-RFSA»Documentation, to learn how to operate the
PXIe-5665. This help file also includes hardware information and detailed programming
references.
•PXIe-5665 Specifications—This document, located at Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-RFSA»Documentation, provides additional hardware information.
•PXIe-5665 Getting Started Guide—This printed document is included in your hardware
kit and provides additional hardware configuration information.
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access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to
email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
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