Model Nomenclature

• PXIe: PXI Express high‑speed modular bus

• 51: PXI oscilloscope/digitizer series

• 60: 500 MHz bandwidth, 2.5 GS/s, 10‑bit, 2/4‑channel, deep memory

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 3U single‑slot PXIe module

• Channels: 2 or 4 simultaneous sampled analog inputs

• Resolution: 10 bits

• Bandwidth: 500 MHz (50 Ω), 300 MHz (1 MΩ)

• Sample rate: 2.5 GS/s (1 ch), 1.25 GS/s (2 ch), 625 MS/s (4 ch)

• Input impedance: Software‑selectable 50 Ω or 1 MΩ || 15 pF

• Voltage ranges (full‑scale):

  • 50 Ω: ±0.5 V → ±5 V

  • 1 MΩ: ±0.5 V → ±25 V

• Memory depth: 2 GB per channel (fixed; 64 MB variant discontinued 2026)NI

• SFDR: >50 dBc (typical)

• Rise time: ~700 ps (50 Ω)

• Filters: 20 MHz, 175 MHz (software‑selectable)

• Triggering: Edge, pulse, window, video, pattern; PXI trigger bus

• Time stamping: 100 ps resolution

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C

• Connectors: Front‑panel BNC (2/4× analog in, 1× trigger in/out)

• Weight: ~400 g

Interface & Communication

• Bus: PXIe Gen1, plug‑and‑play with PXI/PXIe chassis

• Driver: NI‑DAQmx, NI‑Scope

• Software: NI‑MAX, LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, .NET

• Synchronization: PXI trigger lines, PXIe star trigger, NI‑TClk, external clock in/out

• Data transfer: DMA streaming; multi‑record acquisition (up to 100,000 records)

Core Features

• 500 MHz bandwidth + 2.5 GS/s: Captures fast digital/RF signals up to 500 MHz

• 10‑bit resolution: Better noise performance than 8‑bit scopes for mid‑dynamic‑range signals

• 2 GB deep memory: Long-duration captures without host streaming

• Flexible front‑end: 50 Ω/1 MΩ, AC/DC coupling, selectable filters

• PXI synchronization: Picosecond‑level alignment with other PXIe instruments

• CableSense™ (opt): Detect/locate signal path faults

Application Scenarios

• Semiconductor: High‑speed digital I/O, clock, and power rail characterization

• Power electronics: SMPS, inverter, and power supply waveform analysis

• Automotive: ECU, CAN/LIN, and sensor signal validation

• Aerospace: Avionics, radar, and high‑speed analog/digital testing

• Communications: Baseband/RF signal capture and analysis

Usage & Maintenance

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Operation

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