National Instruments 780993-03 PXI Digital Waveform Instrument

The 780993-03 from National Instruments is the identifying part number for the version of the PXIe-6545 PXI Digital Waveform Instrument that has 64 MB of onboard memory per channel. Boasting plenty of space to handle a wide range of test and measurement applications, the instrument features a total of 256 MBytes of memory for both acquisition and generation. With 32 single data rate and 4 programmable function interface channels that each feature direction control, the capabilities of the 780993-03 waveform instrument allow the user to effectively manage different digital communication scenarios.

The 780993-03 manages various timing parameters for the acquisition and generation channels with ease. With a generation timing precision of 5 ns, the sample clock has a frequency range of 10 MHz and 200 MHz. The device offers generation channel setup and hold periods, and its acquisition timing is 10 ns resolved. Furthermore, this PXI digital waveform instrument has many trigger choices for control and synchronization- including the trigger types of Start, Pause, Script, Reference, Advance, and Stop.  

The IVI-compliant NI-HSDIO driver is the software used by the 780993-03, enabling the user to configure, calibrate, and operate the device. Furthermore, this driver gives the waveform instrument access to a number of application software interfaces; including Microsoft Visual, LabWindows, Measurement Studio, LabVIEW, and .NET. The NI-HSDIO media is equipped with NI Measurement Automation Explorer, which lets the user work closely with the device's setup and test tool settings.

The 780993-03 has a standard warm up time of 15 minutes. Physically, it measures 21.6 cm x 2.0 cm x 13.0 cm and weighs 519 g (18.3 oz). The device operates best when used within temperatures ranging from 0°C to 55°C, while it can be stored in a much wider range of temperatures from -20°C to 70°C.