The National Instruments 787047-01, also known as the PXIe-5830, is a high-performance vector signal transceiver designed for testing and validation across various mmWave frequency bands, specifically targeting the rigorous demands of modern wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi 6. This instrument combines an integrated vector signal generator and vector signal analyzer, alongside a high-speed serial interface and FPGA-based real-time signal processing capabilities. It operates within a frequency range of 5 GHz to 12 GHz, with an instantaneous bandwidth of 1 GHz, enabling precise testing and evaluation of advanced communication systems. The device features a frequency tuning resolution of 4.45 μHz, which is essential for detailed signal processing, and a local oscillator (LO) with a default step size of 2 MHz, ensuring rapid and accurate frequency control.

Moreover, the 787047-01 boasts a typical maximum settling time of 1.00 ms, allowing for quick and accurate frequency locking. The internal frequency reference exhibits exceptional stability, maintaining an initial adjustment accuracy of ±5 × 10⁻⁶ and temperature stability within ±1 × 10⁻⁶. The amplitude accuracy and settling time are specially optimized, achieving an IF output amplitude accuracy of up to ±1.4 dB at higher frequencies (8 GHz to 12 GHz) and a nominal amplitude settling time of 40 μs under stringent conditions. The input amplitude range supports signals up to +20 dBm, with a nominal gain resolution of 1 dB, providing versatility in handling diverse input signal strengths.

Engineered to perform reliably in both laboratory and field environments, the NI 787047-01 weighs 1,860.94 grams (65.6 ounces) and operates effectively within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C. It withstands operational vibration of 0.3 g RMS and non-operational vibration of 2.4 g RMS, and can be utilized at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters above sea level without affecting performance. This vector signal transceiver is an essential tool for engineers and researchers engaged in the development and testing of advanced wireless technologies.