Grosshansdorf, Germany. Spectrum Instrumentation has announced standalone versions of its recently launched, ultrahigh-precision PCIe digitizer card. The new DN2.59x digitizerNETBOX Series has 16-bit ADC technology to deliver 256 times more resolution than the usual 8-bit technology. The series includes 4-, 8-, and 16-channel models and a choice of sampling rates up to 125 MS/s on each channel, providing a range of configurations to meet customers’ needs in automated-test, communications, science, ultrasound, and other demanding applications.
Controlling and accessing the data collected by the digitizerNETBOX is done by simply connecting it with Ethernet to a host computer (for example, a laptop or workstation) or anywhere on the corporate network. The platform is fully LXI-compliant (following Core 2011 Specifications) and offers an IVI-compatible interface for the IVI Scope and Digitizer classes. Users can write their own control program using almost any popular language, including C++, VB.NET, C#, J#, Delphi, Java, and Python code. Alternatively, they can simply run Spectrum’s own software, SBench 6 Professional, which comes as standard with the products. It lets users control all the modes and settings of the hardware via a simple, easy-to-use, interface.
The DN2.59x Series products also provide software-selectable single-ended and differential input modes. Each channel has its own ADC and an independent amplifier. The amplifiers have selectable input impedance (50 Ω and 1 MΩ) and calibrated gain with ranges from ±200 mV to ±10 V full scale. Variable gain allows input signals to be scaled so that they cover the full dynamic range of the ADC and therefore maintain the best possible measurement accuracy. All the channels are synchronously clocked so that phase error is minimized, and interchannel measurements can be made with precision. Large on-board memories also make it possible to acquire and store the longest and most complex of waveforms.
The units include an array of smart triggering capabilities and acquisition modes. Triggering on problem signals like glitches, spikes, bursts, or even when specific patterns occur, allows storing the recorded waveforms in the most memory efficient way possible. Transient capture, multiple (burst) recording, gated sampling, ABA sampling, and data streaming (FIFO) modes are all supported.
The DN2.59x Series digitizerNETBOX products are available immediately with prices starting from $9,300 and come with a full 5-year product warranty as standard.