National Instruments PCI-6562

The National Instruments PCI-6562 Digital Waveform Generator (Part Numbers: 778992-01, 778992-02, and 778992-03) is a versatile and efficient solution designed for interfacing with low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) digital electronics. This generator supports both single and double data rate modes, achieving a maximum data rate of 400 Mb/s in double-data-rate (DDR) mode, with a clock rate of 200 MHz. Ideal for applications in aerospace, defense, and security systems, the PCI-6562 also facilitates testing for satellite and communication systems.

With 16 LVDS channels, the PCI-6562 features per-channel direction control in single-data-rate (SDR) mode, and it includes three input and output clock terminals, supporting both internal and external clock sources. This model boasts deep onboard memory options of 2, 16, or 128 Mb/channel, and employs the National Instruments Digital Waveform Editor for creating and manipulating waveforms. Advanced features such as synchronization and Memory Core (SMC) technology allow for efficient memory sharing for waveforms and user-defined instructions, enabling the development of mixed-signal test systems with digitizers.

The device is equipped with two SMB jacks and a 12X InfiniBand I/O connector, and operates using the NI-HSDIO driver software, which is compatible with development environments including LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio. It also provides clock tilt values of ±215 ps in generation mode and ±330 ps in acquisition mode at clock frequencies of 25 MHz and above.

Weighing 14.5 ounces and measuring 4.96 x 13.9 inches, the PCI-6562 operates within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C and has a storage temperature range from -20 °C to 70 °C. Although the PCI-6562 has been announced as obsolete, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves.