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NI PCI-6542

Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer for Interfacing Applications

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  • 100 MHz maximum clock rate
  • Compatible with 5.0, 3.3, 2.5, and 1.8 V (software-selectable)
  • 32 channels with per-channel direction control
  • 1, 8, or 64 Mb/channel onboard memory
  • NI Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) device
  • Interactive waveform and script editor software
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The National Instruments PCI-6542 is a 100 MHz digital waveform generator/analyzer for interfacing to digital electronics. This board features 32 channels with per-channel direction control and deep onboard memory with triggering and pattern sequencing. Through the NI-HSDIO driver, you can configure the board for 5.0, 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V logic. You also can use the NI PCI-6542 with the NI Digital Waveform Editor, an interactive software tool for creating and editing digital waveforms. With SMC, you can create mixed-signal test systems with digitizers, arbitrary waveform generators, and other digital waveform generator/analyzers, or you can synchronize multiple digital devices to build low-skew multichannel systems for interfacing to high-pin-count digital ICs and electronics.

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Family High-Speed Digital I/O
Form Factor PCI
Part Number 778989-02 , 778989-01 , 778989-03
Operating System/Target Real-Time , Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Triggering Digital
Synchronization Bus (RTSI) Yes
External Clocking Yes
Length 35.5 cm
Width 11.3 cm
Height 2 cm
I/O Connector SMB male , 68-pin VHDCI female
Product Name PCI-6542
Analog Input
Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 32
Timing Hardware
Maximum Clock Rate 100 MHz
Maximum Data Rate / Channel 100 Mbits/s
Logic Levels TTL , 2.5 V , 3.3 V , 1.8 V , LVTTL
Differential Logic No
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? Yes
Supports Pattern I/O? Yes
Digital Interface Parallel
Logic State Control Software Controlled
Supports Hardware Data Compare? No
Supports Linking/Looping Segments? Yes
Supports Data Delay? Yes
Offers Dedicated Bandwidth? No
On-Board Memory 64 MB

NI PCI-6542 Complete Package

Each NI PCI-6542 requires:
1 Connector Block 1 Cable NI PCI-6542 Software

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NI PCI-6542 and Accessories

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NI PCI-6542
778989-02 Qty $ 5,870 each
778989-03 Qty $ 6,930 each
Required Accessories
Connector Block -
CB-2162 - 778592-01
Qty $ 341 each
Cable - Shielded
SHC68-C68-D4 Cable (2m) - 781293-01
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Qty $ 425 each
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Since your device does not have direct signal connectivity, you need a connector block to act as an interface between your sensors/signals and your device. A connector block provides easy access to the inputs and outputs of your hardware.
You need a cable to transmit signals between your device and your signal connections on your connector block.
You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, however unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase, covering any repair costs for up to three years. In addition, they offer the following benefits:

  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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