Description
Advanced PXI Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The Tabor 5201 PXI Waveform Generator provides unmatched precision and flexibility for PXI-based testing and laboratory applications. With a 125MS/s sample rate, it generates high-fidelity sine waves up to 50MHz and square waves up to 30MHz. Its 14-bit vertical resolution allows accurate representation of complex signals, making it suitable for audio, video, and communication system testing.
Powerful Modulation and Sequencing
The 5201 supports a wide array of modulation options, including AM, FM, Arbitrary FM, FSK, Ramped FSK, and Sweep, giving users full control over frequency and amplitude variations. Its sequencing engine can link up to 4096 waveform segments, with burst repetitions up to 128k per segment. These features allow engineers to design complex waveform sequences efficiently while minimizing memory usage and optimizing test throughput.
High-Speed Memory and ArbConnection Software
With 2M waveform memory and ultra-fast DMA-based downloads, the 5201 enables rapid switching between multiple waveforms without the need for repeated downloads. ArbConnection software provides a graphical interface for designing, editing, and importing waveforms from MATLAB, ASCII files, or custom sources. The software includes an FM composer and waveform editor to create arbitrary or frequency-modulated outputs quickly.
Flexible Triggering and Multi-Instrument Synchronization
The 5201 can be triggered via PXI backplane lines, front panel input, or manual commands, allowing precise control of waveform initiation. Multiple 5201 modules can be synchronized in a chassis to create phase-controlled multi-channel outputs. This capability is ideal for simulating multi-phase systems, communication signals, or complex laboratory experiments.
Compact, Cost-Effective, and Future-Proof
Occupying a single PXI slot, the 5201 offers high-performance functionality in a compact module. Its combination of waveform generation, sequencing, modulation, and synchronization ensures adaptability for current and future testing needs. Engineers and researchers benefit from a reliable, cost-effective solution that enhances laboratory productivity and PXI system efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | 5201 |
| Channels | Single-channel |
| Sample Rate | 125MS/s |
| Sine Output | Up to 50MHz |
| Square Output | Up to 30MHz |
| SINE OUT | 125MHz, 1Vp-p |
| Amplitude | 8Vp-p into 50Ω, double into high impedance |
| Vertical Resolution | 14-bit (16,384 levels) |
| Waveform Memory | 2M standard, segmentable |
| Sequence Capability | Up to 4096 segments, 128k repetitions per burst |
| Modulations | AM, FM, Arbitrary FM, FSK, Ramped FSK, Sweep |
| Sample Clock Accuracy | 1 ppm |
| Trigger Sources | PXI backplane, STAR, front panel, manual commands |
| Software | ArbConnection for waveform design and download |
| PXI Slots Required | Single slot |
| Multi-Instrument Sync | Supported |
| Waveform Download | Ultra-fast via DMA |
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