National Instruments PXIe-5603, Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PXIe-5665 3.6 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
NI PXIe-5665 3.6 GHz (NI 5665) vector signal analyzer (VSA).

The NI 5665 comprises the following modules:
•

NI PXIe-5603 (NI 5603) RF downconverter

•

NI PXIe-5653 (NI 5653) LO module

•

NI PXIe-5622 (NI 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 

NI PXIe-5665

Getting Started Guide

 and the 

NI PXIe-5665 Specifications

, available at 

ni.com/manuals

, for

more information about device specifications, maintenance, and safety information.

Note

The 

master

 NI 5665 is the RF signal analyzer that receives the LO signal

directly from the NI 5653 module. 

Slave

 NI 5665 devices refer to the additional

analyzer channels that receive daisy-chained LO and Reference Clock signals.

Installing the Modules

The NI 5665 MIMO test system equipment setup requires you to install a master NI 5665 and
additional NI 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.

1. Install the NI 5665 master device in your chassis. To use the cables included with your

module kit, install the NI 5622 IF digitizer module immediately to the left of the NI 5603

RF downconverter module, and install the NI 5653 LO module immediately to the right

of the NI 5603.