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Signal Generators

National Instruments PXI and PCI signal generators include versatile arbitrary waveform generators, function generators, and RF vector signal generators. Whether generating simple sine and clock signals or complex I/Q modulated communications waveforms, the broad NI offering of signal generators can improve your prototyping and test systems by offering world-class generation performance and higher system throughput.

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Form Factor
PCI |
PXI |
PXI Express
OS Support
Windows |
Real-Time |
Linux
Isolation Type
Bank Isolation |
Ch-Ch Isolation
Measurement Types
Current |
Resistance |
Voltage
Waveform Type
Standard Functions |
Intermediate Frequency |
Arbitrary |
Video |
RF |
DC
Digital I/O Clock Rate
At least 1 kHz |
At least 1 MHz |
At least 10 MHz |
At least 20 MHz |
At least 50 MHz |
At least 100 MHz
Analog Output Channels
At least 1 |
At least 2
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Arbitrary Waveform Generators

The latest National Instruments arbitrary waveform generators feature sampling rates up to 200 MS/s with 16 bits of resolution, providing wide dynamic range and bandwidth to deliver high-performance measurements.

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Function Generators

NI PXI and PCI function generators combine the same features as stand-alone function generators with the flexibility and speed of computer-based modular instrumentation.

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RF Vector Signal Generators

These boards can generate a variety of modulated signals at frequencies of up to 2.7 GHz with up to 20 MHz of real-time bandwidth. In addition, the latest modules are able to generate CW signals at up to 6.6 GHz.

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Application Software for Signal Generators

Analog Waveform Editor

An interactive NI software tool for creating and editing analog waveforms, which integrates seamlessly with NI arbitrary waveform generators and analog output boards

Modulation Toolkit

Functions and tools for signal generation, analysis, visualization, and processing of standard and custom digital and analog modulation formats to extend the capabilities of NI LabVIEW

NI-FGEN Driver Software

This easy-to-use driver software ships with all National Instruments signal generators and can be used with application software such as National Instruments LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, C/C++, and Visual Basic.

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