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| This webpage provides information and links to all the Spectrum programmable waveform generator cards |
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Spectrum generatorNETBOX
Available in two enclosure sizes. The DN2 (up to 16 channels) and the DN6 (up to 48). The generatorNETBOX utilises the fast M2p and M4i waveform generation instrumentation card technology described on this page, all contained within a robust enclosure with all the power and cooling considerations taken care of. This system is ready to use. Simply attach to the Gbit Ethernet port of a computer and use the "discovery" facility in the supplied software to install the generatorNETBOX automatically. Combine with a notebook PC and DC option for portability, or within an extended Ethernet network which may include more generatorNETBOX units. Each unit includes its own Web server which gives the facility to remotely view and configure the setup. It also has its own IP address so that captured data can be streamed back over the network to a client PC. The generatorNETBOX is very portable and can be taken with the operator, (e.g within a vehicle) using a notebook PC and DC option. For complete independence from a host computer, an embedded server option, with installed CPU, RAM and SSD is also available as an option. The generatorNETBOX docking station package includes SBench6 Professional for easy set up, log, view and signal processing of data. whilst Windows/Linux drivers provide programming in MATLAB™, LabVIEW™, or one of the popular programming languages such as Visual Basic or C. For the ultimate in versatility consider the NEW hybridNETBOX, This combines signal capture and generation in one multi-channel system. |
Spectrum M4i and M4x programmable waveform generator cards: Using a high bandwidth x8-lane PCI Express Gen 2.0 interface, data streaming direct to the PC is greatly enhanced. This makes the M4i & M4x card series of particular value to users generating signals over longer periods at hundreds of MHz. This is aided by a deep 4 GByte on-board memory. Utilising a new generation of high resolution 16 bit D/A converter, replay speeds up to 1.25 giga samples per second are possible. Even at these speeds an amplitude of +/2V into 50 Ohm can be generated (+/- 4V into a high impedance load). Replay can be single shot or loop and the sequence generation mode allows complex multiple changes of signal to be pre-programmed in. This makes it an excellent instrument for a test system. Three digital I/O lines are also present on the card, the outputs configurable to be polled on demand or synchronous to sampling. Ideal for positional, status monitoring and control. Up to 8 cards can be perfectly clock and trigger synchronised to provide up to 32 replay channels. The M4i & M4x series share the same well proven software driver set as the M2p AWG cards opposite. The versatile Windows® and Linux® drivers support all popular text programming languages, as well as packages such as LabVIEW® and MATLAB®. More information on all features can be found by following the image link in the table below. |
Spectrum M2p programmable waveform generator cards: The Spectrum M2p cards provide excellent performance for many applications requiring a high frequency generated signal, examples include telecommunications, radar, and ultrasonics...to name but a few. These high-speed arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) cards provide output update rates of up to 125 mega samples/second and 16 bit amplitude resolution. Using the high voltage output version, signal amplitudes even at maximum output frequency, will attain +/- 6V into a 50 ohm load, +/- 12V into 1 mega ohm. The M2p AWG comes with two D/A speeds 40 MS/s and 125 MS/s and the ability to generate synchronous signals from 1 to 8 channels (depending on the model chosen). All M2p AWG cards have 1 GByte on-board memory for data storage and this maybe combined with data upload from the host system PC RAM and hard drive allowing very long waveform files to be run. This is achieved using Spectrum's special "FIFO mode" where M2p uses a x4-lane PCI-Express interface to provide streaming speeds up to 700 Mbytes per second. Three digital I/O lines are also present on the card, the outputs configurable to be polled on demand or synchronous to sampling. Potentially useful for instrument control and timing. Up to 16 cards can be perfectly clock and trigger synchronised to provide up to 128 replay channels. M2p replaces the earlier M2i waveform generators, but does share the same well proven software driver set. This follows the practice of supporting both existing and new users. Windows® and Linux® programming drivers are provided, plus examples to show the main operational features More information on all features can be found by following the image link in the table below. |
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Spectrum's hybridNETBOX combines signal
capture and generation in a single robust enclosure. It even provides digital
I/O for control and synchronisation to external equipment.
Perfect for test and measurement systems that need to perform automated
closed-loop or stimulus-response type testing. It is also a cost effective way to
have a universal fast signal generation and logging system, ready to take on many
varied tasks. The Gbit Ethernet port connection allows easy direct connection to a
computer, or anywhere on a network. |
D/A SIGNAL CAPTURE SELECTION TABLES - Ethernet/LXI enclosure format
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