Description
The NI PCI-6562 Digital Waveform Generator is a high-performance device, designated with the part number 191572A-06. This model, PCI-6562, is designed to deliver advanced functionality for generating digital waveforms. It operates with a Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) type, ensuring high-speed data transmission with minimal noise.
The device boasts an impressive data rate of 400 Mb/s in DDR mode and operates at a clock rate of 200 MHz. To accommodate various application needs, it offers onboard memory options of 2, 16, or 128 Mb/channel, providing flexibility in waveform generation and storage.
Compatibility with software is crucial for seamless integration into existing systems. The PCI-6562 is compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio, making it a versatile choice for engineers and researchers working in diverse environments. It features 16 LVDS channels, allowing for extensive data handling and processing capabilities. Additionally, it includes three input and output clock terminals, with an option to select between an internal or external clock source, offering precision and adaptability in timing.
The device’s performance is further enhanced by its channel-to-channel skew, which is ±215 ps during generation and ±330 ps during acquisition at frequencies ≥25 MHz. This level of precision is essential for applications requiring synchronized timing across multiple channels.
Physically, the PCI-6562 is compact, with dimensions of 4.96 x 13.9 inches and a weight of 14.5 oz, allowing for easy installation in various computer setups. It is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C, ensuring reliability and durability in a wide range of working environments.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 191572A-06 |
| Model | PCI-6562 |
| Description | NI PCI-6562 Digital Waveform Generator, 200 MHz, LVDS, 128 Mbit/chan |
| Signaling Type | LVDS |
| Data Rate | 400 Mb/s (DDR mode) |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Onboard Memory Options | 2, 16, or 128 Mb/channel |
| Software Compatibility | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio |
| Channels | 16 LVDS |
| Clock Terminals | Three input and output |
| Clock Source | Internal or external |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew | ±215 ps (Generation), ±330 ps (Acquisition) at ≥25 MHz |
| Weight | 14.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.96 x 13.9 in. |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 45 °C |



