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16AO64C

Overview

16-Bit, 64/32-Channel, 500KSPS PCIe Analog Output Board (Chirp Generator)

The PCIe-16AO64C board from General Standards provides precision 16-bit high-speed analog output capability for PMC applications.

The 64 analog output channels offer either single-ended or balanced differential output ranges of ±10V and ±5V, or optionally 0 to +10V and 0 to +5V, and can be clocked simultaneously at rates up to 500 KSPS (Kilosamples per second) per channel. Both continuous and burst clocking modes are supported, and voltage ranges are software-selectable as ±10V or ±5V; or optionally as 0 to +10V or 0 to +5V.

Clocking and triggering rates can be derived from an internal rate generator, or from external clock and trigger sources to support the synchronous operation of multiple boards. When equipped with the optional outputs-disconnect feature, the outputs can be disconnected from the system I/O connector under software control.

Extended temperature versions are available, as are free Windows and Linux drivers.

Typical Applications
Precision Voltage Array
Servo Control
Waveform Synthesis
High Density Outputs
Process Control
Industrial Robotics

Technical

Precision 16-Bit simultaneously-clocked analog outputs: R-2R DAC per channel
Available with either 64 single-ended outputs, or 32 balanced-differential outputs
Software-selectable ranges of ±10V, ±5V. Optionally 0 to +10V, or 0 to +5V.
Output clocking rates from zero to 500K samples per second per channel.
Optional Outputs-Disconnect feature supports multiple-board redundancy, and eliminates outputs activity during autocalibration
Remote ground-sense input minimizes the effects of interground potentials
Supports both Block-mode and Demand-mode DMA transactions
256K-Sample output data FIFO buffer; Configurable as open or closed (circular)
Simultaneous output clocking, with emulated sequential outputs also supported
Multiboard synchronization supported
Continuous and Triggered-Burst output modes support seamless waveform sequencing
Data clocking rate controlled internally or externally
High accuracy ensured by on-demand Autocalibration of all channels
x1 Link PCI Express Port operating at 2.5Gbps
Available on multiple form factors, including PCI, cPCI and PC104-Plus, as well as PMC, PCIX and cPCIX.

Technical documents

16AO64C Datasheet

Ordering information

Specify the basic product model number followed by an option suffix "-A-B-C-D-E-F", as indicated below.

For example, model number PCIe-16AO64C-64S-BP-F1-49.152M-OD describes a module with 64 single-ended output channels, bipolar output ranges, no output filter, standard 49.152MHz master clock, Outputs - Disconnect feature installed, and no custom features.

Optional Parameter	Value	Specify Option As:
Number of Channels:	64 Single-ended output channels	A = 64S
	32 Differential output channels	A = 32D
	32 Single-ended output channels	A = 32S
	16 Differential output channels	A = 16D
Output Ranges:	Bipolar: Software-selectable ±10V, ±5V.	B = BP
Output Ranges:	Unipolar: Software-selectable 0 to +10V, 0 to +5V.	B = UP
Output Filters ¹	No filter (~200kHz)	C= F1
	100kHz ¹	C= F2
	10kHz ¹	C= F3
Master Clock Frequency ²	49.152MHz	D= 49.152M
Master Clock Frequency ²	(TBD)	D= (TBD)
Outputs Disconnect Feature	No Outputs Disconnect	E = 0
Outputs Disconnect Feature	Outputs-Disconnect Feature Installed	E = OD
Custom Features:	---	F = 0 or blank

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