Description
The NI PXI-6542 is a versatile Digital Waveform Instrument that operates at a maximum clock rate of 100 MHz. It is designed for use in PXI Digital Instruments category, making it a perfect fit for a wide range of applications requiring precise digital signal manipulation and analysis. This model, the PXI-6542, offers selectable voltage with a substantial memory capacity of 64 Mbit per channel, accommodating the needs of demanding digital waveform generation and analysis tasks.
There are three available part numbers for the NI PXI-6542, catering to different memory requirements: the 1 Mbit version (part number 778953-01), the 8 Mbit version (part number 778953-02), and the 64 Mbit version (part number 778953-03). This flexibility in memory options allows users to select the most appropriate version for their specific application needs, ranging from 1 Mbit/channel to 64 Mbit/channel.
The PXI-6542 features 32 channels with per-channel direction control, offering extensive connectivity and control for complex testing scenarios. Compatibility with software such as NI LabVIEW, LabVIEW SignalExpress, and C programming language ensures that users can easily integrate the PXI-6542 into their existing test and measurement setups or develop new applications with familiar tools.
Key features of the PXI-6542 include an Integrated Digital Waveform Editor and the NI Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) device. These features, along with support for importing data from ASCII or VCD formats, provide users with powerful tools for creating, editing, and managing digital waveforms. Synchronization capabilities of the PXI-6542 are enhanced with syncing to the 10 MHz reference clock in the PXI backplane and the option for an external precision reference via an SMB connector.
The PXI-6542 has been announced by National Instruments and is available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This marks the device as having a mature status, indicating reliability and availability for long-term projects and applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 1 Mbit version: 778953-01, 8 Mbit version: 778953-02, 64 Mbit version: 778953-03 |
| Category | PXI Digital Instruments |
| Model | PXI-6542 |
| Description | NI PXI-6542 Digital Waveform Instrument (100 MHz, Selectable Voltage, 64 Mbit/chan) |
| Maximum Clock Rate | 100 MHz |
| Memory Options | 1 Mbit/channel, 8 Mbit/channel, 64 Mbit/channel |
| Channels | 32 channels with per-channel direction control |
| Software Compatibility | NI LabVIEW, LabVIEW SignalExpress, C |
| Features | Integrated Digital Waveform Editor, NI Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) device, Supports import from ASCII or VCD |
| Synchronization | Synced with the 10 MHz reference clock in the PXI backplane; External precision reference via SMB connector |
| Mature Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the max clock rate of the PXI-6542?
Answer 1: 100 MHz
Question 2: How many channels does the PXI-6542 have?
Answer 2: 32
Question 3: What programming languages is the PXI-6542 compatible with?
Answer 3: NI LabVIEW and C
Question 4: What is the maximum memory per channel for PXI-6542?
Answer 4: 64 Mbit
Question 5: Can the PXI-6542 sync to a 10 MHz reference clock?
Answer 5: Yes, it can.
