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Description

The NI PCI-6551 Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer is a sophisticated piece of equipment designed for PC-based digital instrumentation. It has been assigned the part numbers 778950-01, 778950-02, and 778950-03. This device falls under the category of PC-based Digital Instruments, indicating its integration and functionality with personal computers for various digital waveform generation and analysis tasks.

The model PCI-6551 boasts a frequency bandwidth of 50 MHz, providing ample range for a wide array of digital signal generation and analysis applications. It is equipped with 20 data channels, allowing for comprehensive data collection and output in a single session. Additionally, it features 4 Programmable Function Interface Channels, enhancing its adaptability to complex digital testing and simulation scenarios.

One notable specification of the PCI-6551 is its voltage range, which spans from -2.0 to 5.5 V. This range supports a variety of logic levels, including 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V, LVTTL, and TTL, all of which are programmable to cater to diverse application requirements. Each channel on the device is backed by 8 Mb of memory, ensuring sufficient data storage for extensive digital waveform manipulation and analysis.

The PCI-6551 is distinguished by a range of advanced features, including real-time hardware comparison, a sophisticated timing engine, and support for the NI Digital Waveform Editor. These features, along with T-clock capability, a versatile triggering mechanism, external clocking support, and a versatile memory architecture, make the PCI-6551 a highly capable instrument for a wide variety of digital signal processing tasks.

Despite its Obsolete Status, announced by National Instruments, the PCI-6551 remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This ensures that users can continue to benefit from its advanced capabilities in digital waveform generation and analysis.

Specification Details Part Numbers 778950-01, 778950-02, 778950-03 Category PC-based Digital Instruments Model PCI-6551 Description NI PCI-6551 Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Frequency Bandwidth 50 MHz Channels 20 data channels Programmable Function Interface Channels 4 Voltage Range -2.0 to 5.5 V Memory per Channel 8 Mb/ch Logic Levels Supported 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V, LVTTL, programmable, TTL Features Real-time hardware comparison, sophisticated timing engine, NI Digital Waveform Editor support, T-clock capability, Triggering mechanism, External clocking support, Versatile memory architecture Obsolete Status Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves

Question 1: What is the bandwidth of the PCI-6551?
Answer 1: 50 MHz

Question 2: How many data channels does the PCI-6551 have?
Answer 2: 20 data channels

Question 3: What voltage range does the PCI-6551 support?
Answer 3: -2.0 to 5.5 V

Question 4: How much memory per channel does the PCI-6551 have?
Answer 4: 8 Mb

Question 5: Is the PCI-6551 considered obsolete?
Answer 5: Yes, but still available through Apex Waves