The National Instruments PCI-5406, identified by part number 779658-01, is a high-performance Arbitrary Function/Waveform Generator designed for versatile applications in industrial automation and testing environments. This device features a single analog output channel (CH 0) capable of delivering full-scale voltages ranging from 5.64 mVpk-pk to 10.00 Vpk-pk into a 50 Ω load. With a 16-bit DAC resolution, the PCI-5406 excels at generating various signal types, including sine, square, ramp, triangle, and user-defined functions, with maximum frequencies of 40 MHz, 25 MHz, and 5 MHz, respectively. The maximum sample rate is 400 MS/s for sine, square, and user-defined signals, while ramp and triangle waveforms can be generated at a maximum sample rate of 100 MS/s. The PCI-5406 incorporates an onboard VCXO clock operating at 100 MHz, with the option to export the sample clock to SYNC OUT/ PFI 0 and PFI 1 channels via BNC connectors or to the RTSI <0..6> channels, with maximum export frequencies of 100 MHz and 20 MHz, respectively. The physical dimensions of the device are 13.4 × 0.8 × 4.2 inches, and it weighs 420 grams. Power consumption is rated at 17.6 W, with current draws of 1.4 A, 0.11 A, and 0.01 A at +3.3 VDC, +12 VDC, and -12 VDC respectively, while the current draw at +5 VDC varies depending on the operation frequency and amplitude. This device operates optimally within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C and a relative humidity of 10% to 90%, with suitable storage conditions extending from -25 °C to 85 °C at a relative humidity of 5% to 95%. The PCI-5406 is intended for indoor use at altitudes up to 2000 meters and is compatible with NI-FGEN driver software for configuration, control, and calibration purposes.

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