The PXIe‑5668 offers wide bandwidth with high-performance measurement performance and speed. It meets the challenging requirements of applications such as wireless communications, radio frequency integrated circuit characterization, RADAR test, and spectrum monitoring and signal intelligence. With its implementation as a PXI instrument, the PXIe‑5668 also features the fast measurement speed required for high-volume manufacturing test, and multi-instrument synchronization capabilities for phase-coherent MIMO test. You can use the optionally included PXIe-5698 preamplifier to improve dynamic range and sensitivity near the instrument noise floor.
Applications and Use Cases of PXIe-5668
The PXIe-5668 Vector Signal Analyzer is a PXI Express vector signal analyzer (VSA) designed for high-performance RF signal acquisition and analysis. It provides wide frequency coverage, high dynamic range, and excellent measurement accuracy, making it ideal for advanced RF and wireless communication testing.
1. RF Signal Analysis & Measurement
PXIe-5668 is used to capture and analyze RF signals, including modulation characteristics, spectrum behavior, and signal integrity.
2. Wireless Communication Testing (5G/LTE/Wi-Fi)
Widely used for testing modern wireless standards, enabling evaluation of modulation quality, bandwidth, and RF performance.
3. Spectrum Analysis & Monitoring
Supports real-time spectrum analysis, signal detection, and RF environment monitoring.
4. RF Device Characterization
Used to test RF components such as amplifiers, mixers, and transceivers, analyzing performance metrics like gain, distortion, and noise.
5. Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Applications
Applied in signal detection, classification, and monitoring across wide frequency ranges.
6. Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Integrated into RF ATE systems for high-speed, repeatable testing in production environments.
7. Research & Development Applications
Used in labs for RF system development, communication research, and advanced signal analysis.
