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NI PXIe-6545

Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer

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  • 200 MHz maximum clock rate
  • 32 channels with software-selectable per-channel bidirectional control
  • Selectable voltage levels of 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V
  • 660 MB/s for acquisition and 400 MB/s for generation - typical data streaming rates
  • Onboard direct digital synthesis (DDS)-based high-resolution clock
  • NI Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) device for subnanosecond multidevice synchronization


The NI PXIe-6545 digital waveform generator/analyzer features 32 bidirectional channels clocked at a maximum of 200 MHz. The selectable voltage levels of 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V work with the most common logic levels and are ideal for conducting tests on semiconductor devices, such as analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), ASICs, and microcontrollers. For example, with a 16-bit, parallel interface, 200 MS/s dual-channel DAC, you can use the NI PXIe-6545 to generate data on 32 lines (continuously or in bursts) to test the DAC at its maximum clock rate. You can also pair this device with other NI modular instruments, including digitizers or source measure units (SMUs), to characterize the DAC for various tests at higher rates.

Streaming rates of 660 MB/s to host PC memory and 400 MB/s from host PC memory make the NI PXIe-6545 ideal for applications requiring high streaming rates. You can use this module to stream high-definition digital video signals for generation or acquisition and to test LCD screens, television components, high-definition signals (up to 1080 p at 60 Hz), RF baseband devices, and HD radio.

The NI PXIe-6545 also features enhanced timing and synchronization capabilities. The onboard DDS clock provides subhertz resolution up to 200 MHz, helping you clock data (generation or acquisition) with higher precision without using an external clock. In addition, you can now test applications requiring arbitrary clock frequencies and export the onboard clock to other instruments through the backplane of a PXI Express chassis or through an SMB connector on the front panel of the device. Additionally, you can clock your data by importing an external clock through the front panel or backplane. With these features, you can synchronize the NI PXIe-6545 with other analog or digital instruments.

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Family High-Speed Digital I/O
Form Factor PXI Platform
PXI Bus Type PXI Express
Part Number 780993-03 , 780993-01 , 780993-02
Operating System/Target Real-Time , Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Triggering Digital
Synchronization Bus (RTSI) No
External Clocking Yes
Length 21.6 cm
Width 2 cm
Height 13 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin VHDCI female
Product Name NI PXIe-6545
Analog Input
Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 32
Timing Hardware
Maximum Clock Rate 200 MHz
Maximum Data Rate / Channel 200 Mbits/s
Logic Levels TTL , 1.2 V , 2.5 V , 3.3 V , 1.8 V , 1.5 V , LVTTL
Differential Logic No
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? Yes
Digital Interface Parallel
Per Cycle Bidirectional No
Logic State Control Software Controlled
Supports Hardware Data Compare? No
Supports Linking/Looping Segments? Yes
Supports Data Delay? Yes
Offers Dedicated Bandwidth? Yes
On-Board Memory 64 MB

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780993-02 Qty $ 10,130 each
780993-01 Qty $ 7,470 each
780993-03 Qty $ 11,730 each

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