Products Description
NI PCI-5406 PCI Bus 16-Bit Function Waveform Generator Board

Technical Specifications
Model:PCI-5406
Brand:NI
Part No:779657-01
Product type:PCI Bus DDS Function Waveform Generator Board
DAC:16-bit resolution
Analog Output:1 channel
Max update rate:100MS/s
Max sine frequency:40MHz
Output impedance:50Ω
Output amplitude:10Vpp into 50Ω load,20Vpp high impedance
Function:DDS direct digital synthesis,AM/FM/PM modulation,selectable analog filter,external reference clock,external trigger,RTSI multi-board synchronization
Bus:32-bit PCI
Dimension:175mm107mm20mm
Weight:0.22kg
Operating temperature:0℃ ~ +50℃
Storage temperature:-20℃ ~ +70℃
Relative humidity:10~90% non-condensing
Certification:CE
System compatibility
PCI-5406 belongs to NI waveform generator platform.It works with standard PCI industrial PC,supported by NI-FGEN driver and LabVIEW,widely used for stimulus signal simulation,component characterization and automated test bench signal generation in legacy ATE systems.It is spare part for legacy test equipment overhaul.
Function
PCI-5406 is PCI-based DDS function generator with 16-bit resolution.It generates sine,square,triangle,ramp,DC and noise waveforms,supports amplitude/frequency/phase modulation.50Ω fixed output impedance and built-in reconstruction filter ensure clean signal quality.RTSI bus supports multi-card synchronous output for multi-channel stimulus-response measurement systems.
Installation
Insert PCI-5406 into computer PCI slot and fasten bracket.Connect signal cables to BNC connectors.Install NI-FGEN instrument driver.Take ESD protection before installation.
Interface
‑BNC waveform output connector
‑BNC reference clock input connector
‑PFI/SYNC SMB trigger connector
‑PCI gold finger edge connector
‑Board status indicator
Feature
PCI-5406 classic NI PCI DDS waveform generator board.Typical faults:BNC connector oxidation,output amplifier damage,DDS clock circuit failure.Inspect waveform output and amplitude calibration before replacement.
Diagnostic
Fault phenomenon:no waveform output,amplitude abnormal,frequency deviation,synchronization failure.Check BNC cable,termination resistor,PCI slot contact,NI-FGEN driver and impedance configuration.

Product Brief
PCI-5406 is NI PCI bus 1-channel 16-bit waveform generator board with 100MS/s update rate and 40MHz bandwidth,supporting DDS modulation and RTSI synchronization,for signal stimulus testing and legacy automated test equipment renovation.Mainly used for maintenance and replacement of old test equipment.ESD protection must be followed during handling.