M4i.66xx-x8: 16 bit, 1.25 giga samples/sec., x8-lane PCIe arbitrary waveform generator
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| The M4i.66xx-x8 series arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) cards use the
Gen2 8-lane PCI express interface for Gbyte per second upload of signal data from the computer.
The combination of large on-board memory and ultra fast data transfer allows
a short or long and complex signal to be generated, whichever is desired. The PCIe interface and the
three-quarter length PCB are designed to be compatible to many computer and chassis
combinations. The latest D/A converter design is utilised, providing up to 1.25
giga sample per second updates on the output channels. Updates are simultaneous and
resolution high at 16 bits. This results in an exceptional combination of
speed and resolution without the penalty of low signal amplitude. The output produces
a maximum output swing of +/- 2.5 volts into 50 Ohms , +/- 5 volts into high impedance
at 625 mega samples per second and only a little less at over a GHz! Using the
Star-Hub option this card can be precisely synchronised to other Spectrum
M4i.66xx cards to provide an increased number of channels.
Versatile Windows / Linux drivers provide a means of programming the AWG in text code, MATLAB, LabVIEW and LabWindowsCVI. Whilst the cards have been designed using the latest technology, they are still software compatible with the drivers from earlier Spectrum waveform generator cards. Hence existing customers can use the same software they developed for a earlier Spectrum M2i AWG card with just a few code tweaks. Extensive support for text programming includes Visual C++, Borland C++, Gnu C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Visual Basic, VB.NET, C#, J# and Delphi code. |
Standard features
- Single Shot output and repeated outputs from the card's memory
- FIFO mode for streaming signal data direct from the PC
- Dedicated connection for external trigger input, programmable in 1 mV (analogue) steps
- Dedicated connection for external TTL clock input, or to output the cards sampling clock
- Three digital connections configurable as asynchronous or synchronous to sampling, or use as trigger output, or status lines arm & run
- Positive and negative edge trigger
- Auto re-arm on edge trigger
- High and low level trigger
- Window trigger
- AND/OR multiple trigger event combinations
- Programmable delay until trigger recognition
- SBench 6.x windows software
- Memory: 2 Giga sample (4 Gbyte)
- Output impedance 50 Ohm
Enhancements included
- Multiple Replay - multiple sequential signal replay using fast repetitive triggers, auto re-arm
- Gated Sampling - signal replay length controlled by trigger level
- Sequence Replay Mode - programmable loop, jump to a different waveform on an event (e.g external trigger), dynamic update of waveform data
Special (cost) option
- Synchronisation Star Hub - Synchronise up to 8 cards
- Remote Server - Programme, control and monitor Spectrum M2i, M3i or M4i cards in a remote location
Product range overview
| max sample rate | ||||
| name | 1 channel | 2 channel | 4 channel | bandwidth |
| M4i.6630-x8 | 1.25 GS/s | up to 400 MHz | ||
| M4i.6631-x8 | 1.25 GS/s | 1.25 GS/s | up to 400 MHz | |
| M4i.6620-x8 | 625 MS/s | up to 200 MHz | ||
| M4i.6621-x8 | 625 MS/s | 625 MS/s | up to 200 MHz | |
| M4i.6622-x8 | 625 MS/s | 625 MS/s | 625 MS/s | up to 200 MHz |
Software
- Standard drivers Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7, 8, 10 and Linux
- SBench 6.x signal generation and processing software for Windows / Linux
- Drivers for LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. (VEE and Dasylab by special order)
- Driver for MATLAB
Download
[PDF data sheet]
[PDF manual]
[SBench
6.x] Windows / Linux download allows testing of SBench functionality with or without hardware.
More information can be easily requested from our catalogues and pricing web page, or feel free to contact Dataquest Solutions directly.