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Specifications, Analog input, Timing and throughput – Measurement Computing PCI-DAS4020/12 User Manual

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Chapter 5

Specifications

Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.

Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog input

Table 1. Analog input specifications

A/D converter type

AD9225, 25 MSPS pipelined A/D

Resolution

12-bits

Programmable ranges

±5 V, ±1 V

Number of channels

4 single-ended, independent ADC’s per channel

Connection

4 independent BNC

Bandwidth

17 MHz typical

Coupling

DC

Input leakage current

2 uA typ, 10 uA max

Input impedance

1.5 Mohm typ, or 50 ohm, selectable
(coaxial cable termination)

Absolute maximum input voltage

±15 V

Timing and throughput

Table 2. Timing and throughput specifications

Simultaneous sampling

Software selectable option - 1, 2, or 4 channels

A/D Convert clock source

Internal:
 On-card crystal oscillator
 Frequency: 40 MHz
 Frequency accuracy: 50% duty cycle, 50 ppm
External:

 Trig/Ext Clk BNC, or A/D External Clock on the 40-pin connector
 24-bit internal pre-scale counter (min pre-scale = 2)
 Clock Rate: 40 MHz max, 2 kHz min
 Duty Cycle: 50% ± 5%

A/D Gate source

Digital:

Trig/Ext Clk BNC or A/D Pacer Gate on 40-pin connector

Analog:

Any of the four input channels

A/D Gate modes

Digital:

Programmable active high/low, level/edge

Analog:

Above/below reference, positive/negative

Hysteresis, inside/outside window

Resolution: 12-bit

Slew rate: 10V/sec. minimum

A/D Start Trigger (TRIG1)

Software: Using a DAQ start command.

Digital:

Trig/Ext Clk BNC, A/D Start Trigger In (on the 40-pin connector)

Analog:

Any of the four input channels

A/D Stop Trigger (TRIG2)

Digital:

Trig/Ext Clk BNC, A/D Stop Trigger In (on the 40-pin connector)

Analog:

Any of the four input channels

A/D Triggering modes

Digital:

Programmable rising or falling edge

Analog:

Trigger above/below reference

Resolution: 12-bit

Pre-trigger mode

Unlimited number of pre-trigger samples, 16 Meg post-trigger samples.
Compatible with both digital and analog trigger/gate options. Data acquisition
initiated via TRIG1. Post-trigger phase initiated via TRIG2.