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New PXIe Arbitrary Waveform Generators Combine Uniquely Versatile and Precise Signal Generation Modes with High 1.4 GB/s Data Transfer SpeedsHACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Instrumentation Corp.'s M4x series of PXIe Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) offer a cost effective solution for automated testing applications that require fast and accurate electronic signal generation. Based on the modular PXIe instrumentation standard, the M4x series includes five new modules that provide one, two or four channels. Technical Highlights:
Each channel is equipped with the latest 16 bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) technology and the various models (see table 1) have maximum clocking rates of 625 MS/s or 1.25 GS/s. The combination of high resolution and fast clocking rates makes them ideal for generating precise and flexible wave shapes with frequency content from DC to 400 MHz. PXIe speed and performance Advanced waveform replay modes For further versatility, each channel of the AWG is clocked using a precision phase locked loop (PLL) control system that can be generated internally or from an external clock or reference. Three front-panel, multipurpose I/O connectors allow access to synchronous marker outputs, asynchronous digital I/O lines, the trigger output, the run and arm status and the PLL reference clock. Ideal for automated test To allow easy integration into any test system, the units are shipped with a host of software tools so users can create their own control programs with almost any popular programming language. This includes C++, Visual Basic, VB.NET, C#, VisualJ#, Delphi, Java and Python code. Third party software support is also provided for LabVIEW, LabWindows and MATLAB for users not wanting to write software Spectrum also offers its SBench6-Pro software that lets users control all of the AWG's operating modes and hardware settings from a simple, easy-to-use, graphical user interface. The software has a host of built-in features for waveform creation, data analysis and documentation. These include the EasyGenerator function for producing standard wave shapes such as sine, rectangular, triangle, saw-tooth, SINC and DC. Waveforms can also be created from equations, imported from other devices (such as digitizers and oscilloscopes) or other software programs. SBench6 allows data import and export in the most popular formats such as ASCII, binary and WAV. The M4x series products are available with immediate delivery. All units are shipped factory tested and include a base version of Spectrum's SBench 6 software, support drivers for most popular programming languages and a two-year manufacturer's warranty. Technical support, including software and firmware updates, is available free of charge. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or visit http://spectrum-instrumentation.com/de/m4x66xx-x4-pxi-express-pxie-x4
Table 1. M4x AWG series selection table About Spectrum Instrumentation Along with its parent company, Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic GmbH, the company offers over 400 modular products in the most popular industry standards: PCIe, LXI and PXIe. With US headquarter in Hackensack, NJ, Spectrum sells its products worldwide via an extensive sales network offering outstanding support directly from the design engineers. More information about Spectrum can be found at www.spectrum-instrumentation.com. Editorial Contacts: Spectrum Instrumentation Corp. Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161020/430920 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-pxie-arbitrary-waveform-generators-combine-uniquely-versatile-and-precise-signal-generation-modes-with-high-14-gbs-data-transfer-speeds-300348549.html SOURCE Spectrum Instrumentation Corp. |