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Figure 9. mmRH-5582 with Switched TRX Ports Only

SWITCHED TRX PORTS

mmRH-5582

mmWave Radio Head

ALL PORTS

2.4mm

RX INPUT MAX POWER

REF PWR

≤

+30 dBm

PMAX = REF PWR +6 dB

REF PWR

+30 dBm

PMAX =+36 dBm

Table 15. Connector Descriptions

Connector

Description

Connector Type

DIRECT TRX PORTS (0,1, or 8 on
modules labeled with DIRECT TRX
PORTS only)

Bi-directional connector for both
input and output of RF signals.

2.4 mm (f), 50 Ω

SWITCHED TRX PORTS
(0 through 7 or 0 through 15 on
modules labeled with SWITCHED
TRX PORTS only)

Bi-directional connector for both
input and output of RF signals.

2.4 mm (f), 50 Ω

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Page 1: ...PXIe 5831 IF and mmWave instrument configuration comprises the following modules PXIe 5820 Vector Signal Transceiver PXIe 3622 Vector Signal Up Down Converter PXIe 5653 RF Analog Signal Generator LO...

Page 2: ...application development environments ADEs refer to the readme which is installed or available at ni com manuals Unpacking the Kit Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge ESD from damaging the devic...

Page 3: ...ich includes one mmWave radio head with one of the following port configurations Direct TRX Ports 0 1 Switched TRX Ports 0 7 Direct TRX Port 8 Switched TRX Ports 0 15 Modules PXIe 5820 PXIe 3622 PXIe...

Page 4: ...l or operate the PXIe 5831 Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your hardware Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation To...

Page 5: ...the hardware with a soft nonmetallic brush or lint free cloth Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service Note Refer to the PXIe 5831 Specif...

Page 6: ...andard IVI based functionality needed for most vector signal analyzer and vector signal generator applications You can use NI RFSA and NI RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions to customize the device...

Page 7: ...tall the hardware refer to the guidelines in the Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to Users included with the module to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively To use the included cables you...

Page 8: ...ides at the top and bottom of the chassis Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted Figure 2 Module Installation 2 3 NI PXIe 1075 1 1 Chassis 2 Hardware Module 3 Ejector Handle in Down...

Page 9: ...threaded RF connectors SMA SMA 27 GHz and 2 4 mm engage and finger tighten the connector nuts The connector nuts should thread easily without binding but if not ensure the connector is straight and th...

Page 10: ...0 DIO REF IN I I Q Q ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE 50 100 DIFF I Q IN I I Q Q 100 DIFF 50 2 1 1 MMPX m to MMPX m Cable 152 mm 2 MMPX m to MMPX m Cable 200 mm 1 Complete the following baseband signal ca...

Page 11: ...p Down Converter 5 21 GHz LO2 LO1 AUX 1 LO1 0 mmWave LO1 1 mmWave REF IN OUT IN OUT AUX 0 IF OUT mmWave IF IN mmWave DIO ALL COAXIAL PORTS 50 IF IN OUT 0 1 0 1 0 1 IN OUT ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE I...

Page 12: ...mRH 5582 mmWave Radio Heads to the PXIe 5831 Skip this section if your configuration does not include a mmWave radio head Recommended Torque Ensure that connectors are torqued to the appropriate level...

Page 13: ...HDMI Cable 1 Use one of the included 1 m SMA m to SMA m cables to connect the mmRH 5582 IF OUT connector to the PXIe 3622 IF IN mmWave 0 front panel connector 2 Use another 1 m SMA m to SMA m cable to...

Page 14: ...NI PXIe 5820 Vector Signal Transceiver Baseband IQ 1 25 GS s REF OUT I Q OUT PFI 0 DIO REF IN I I Q Q ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE 50 100 DIFF I Q IN I I Q Q 100 DIFF 50 2 1 1 SMA m to SMA m Cable 1 m...

Page 15: ...NI RFSG and RFmx 1 Launch MAX 2 In the configuration tree expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis 3...

Page 16: ...ule cabling has been changed reconnected or repositioned After changing controllers computers or reinstalling the driver software When the system is in an environment where the ambient temperature var...

Page 17: ...Open the example 3 Complete the following steps to configure the example a Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe 3622 in MAX in the Resource Name drop down menu b Set Clock Source to Onboa...

Page 18: ...ctory and import library files located in one of the following directories Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit 7 32 bit NIDir Shared ExternalCompilerSupport C include Windows 10 64 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 64 bit 32...

Page 19: ...C C Use the header files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Include directory and import library files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Lib directory where IVIROOTDIR32 is one of the following directories Windows...

Page 20: ...tory where IVIROOTDIR32 is one of the following directories Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit 7 32 bit Program Files IVI Foundation IVI Windows 10 64 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 64 bit Program Files x86 IVI Foundatio...

Page 21: ...xamples in LabVIEW 1 Connect the PXIe 5831 as appropriate for your application 2 Launch LabVIEW 3 Complete the following steps to open the Getting Started Examples a Select LabVIEW Help Find Examples...

Page 22: ...rol system under System Devices also confirm that no error conditions appear for the PCI to PCI Bridge b If error conditions appear reinstall the driver software and the PXIe 3622 Why Is the ACCESS LE...

Page 23: ...m the self test again What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnections or with MAX If the niRFSA Initialize VI or niRFSG...

Page 24: ...DIO REF IN I I Q Q ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE 50 100 DIFF I Q IN I I Q Q 100 DIFF 50 Table 7 General Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type REF IN Input connector that allows fo...

Page 25: ...LVCMOS signals Nano Pitch I O Table 8 I Q Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type I Q OUT I Output connector for I signals MMPX f I Output connector for I signals MMPX f Q Output...

Page 26: ...device Green The device is controllable through the software ACTIVE Off The device is idle Solid green The device is generating a waveform Dim amber The device is waiting for an acquisition Reference...

Page 27: ...19 B20 B21 Reserved GND MGT Rx 0 MGT Rx 0 GND MGT Rx 1 MGT Rx 1 GND DIO 4 DIO 5 GND MGT REF DIO 0 MGT REF DIO 1 GND MGT Rx 2 MGT Rx 2 GND MGT Rx 3 MGT Rx 3 GND 5 0 V 5 0 V GND MGT Tx 0 MGT Tx 0 GND MG...

Page 28: ...RTS 50 IF IN OUT 0 1 0 1 0 1 IN OUT ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE I Q IN 100 DIFF I I Q Q I Q OUT 100 DIFF I I Q Q Table 10 I Q Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type I Q IN I Input...

Page 29: ...t output connector for connecting mmWave radio heads Mini HDMI IF OUT mmWave 0 Output connector that routes IF transmit signals to a mmWave radio head SMA 27 GHz f 1 Output connector that routes IF tr...

Page 30: ...utput connector that routes a local oscillator signal to a secondary mmWave radio head SMA 27 GHz f AUX 1 Reserved for internal use MMPX f Table 12 LED Indicators LED Indications ACCESS Indicates the...

Page 31: ...Table 13 Connector Descriptions Connector Description REF IN Accepts a 10 MHz frequency signal with a maximum voltage of 2 Vpk pk REF OUT 10 MHz Routes a frequency reference signal from the synthesiz...

Page 32: ...atus of the module OFF The module is not yet functional or the module detected a problem with a power rail AMBER The module is being accessed Accessed means that the device setup registers are being w...

Page 33: ...NPUT MAX POWER REF PWR 30 dBm PMAX REF PWR 6 dB REF PWR 30 dBm PMAX 36 dBm 0 1 Figure 8 mmRH 5582 with Switched and Direct TRX Ports mmRH 5582 mmWave Radio Head ALL PORTS 50 2 4mm RX INPUT MAX POWER R...

Page 34: ...Table 15 Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type DIRECT TRX PORTS 0 1 or 8 on modules labeled with DIRECT TRX PORTS only Bi directional connector for both input and output of RF si...

Page 35: ...he PXIe 3622 SMA 27 GHz f LO IN Local oscillator input connector SMA 27 GHz f IF IN IF input connector that receives signals from the IF OUT mmWave 0 or 1 connector on the PXIe 3622 SMA 27 GHz f Power...

Page 36: ...he device GREEN The module is ready to be programmed by software ACTIVE Indicates the state of the module OFF The module is not powered AMBER The module is being configured GREEN The module is ready f...

Page 37: ...ni com manuals Located online at ni com gettingstarted RF Solutions ni com rf PXIe 5831 Specifications NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help Tip The NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help available at...

Page 38: ...refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your media or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni com patents You can find information about end user l...

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