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- High-Speed Sampling:
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling at up to 65 MS/s per channel.
- Single-channel “ping-pong” mode supports up to 130 MS/s.
- High Resolution:
- 14-bit A/D conversion for precise signal digitization.
- Deep Onboard Memory:
- 128 MB standard SODIMM SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB.
- 3k-sample FIFO for real-time streaming.
- Flexible Input Configuration:
- Programmable input ranges of ±1 V and ±5 V.
- Selectable input impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ.
- Triggering Flexibility:
- Supports software, analog, digital, and SSI (System Synchronization Interface) triggers.
- Trigger modes include pre-trigger, post-trigger, middle-trigger, and delay-trigger.
- Repeated trigger acquisition with minimal rearming interval (2 timebase cycles).
- Synchronization Capability:
- SSI bus for multi-module synchronization using shared clock and trigger signals.
- Auto-Calibration:
- Fully automated offset and gain calibration using onboard DACs.
- Calibration constants stored in EEPROM for persistent accuracy.
- Data Transfer Efficiency:
- Scatter-gather bus mastering DMA for high-throughput data transfer to host memory.
- Robust Design:
- Compact PXI form factor with BNC and SMB connectors.
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C.
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling at up to 65 MS/s per channel.
- Single-channel “ping-pong” mode supports up to 130 MS/s.
- High Resolution:
- 14-bit A/D conversion for precise signal digitization.
- Deep Onboard Memory:
- 128 MB standard SODIMM SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB.
- 3k-sample FIFO for real-time streaming.
- Flexible Input Configuration:
- Programmable input ranges of ±1 V and ±5 V.
- Selectable input impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ.
- Triggering Flexibility:
- Supports software, analog, digital, and SSI (System Synchronization Interface) triggers.
- Trigger modes include pre-trigger, post-trigger, middle-trigger, and delay-trigger.
- Repeated trigger acquisition with minimal rearming interval (2 timebase cycles).
- Synchronization Capability:
- SSI bus for multi-module synchronization using shared clock and trigger signals.
- Auto-Calibration:
- Fully automated offset and gain calibration using onboard DACs.
- Calibration constants stored in EEPROM for persistent accuracy.
- Data Transfer Efficiency:
- Scatter-gather bus mastering DMA for high-throughput data transfer to host memory.
- Robust Design:
- Compact PXI form factor with BNC and SMB connectors.
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C.
Comprehensive Product Summary: PXI-9820D/128
### 1. Product Overview
Product Name: PXI-9820D/128
Article Number: PXI-9820D/128
Series: PXI/PCI-9820 High-Speed Digitizer Series
Manufacturer: ADLINK Technology Inc.
Product Type: PXI Bus Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion Card / High-Speed Digitizer
Model Variants: PXI-9820D/128 (128 MB SDRAM), PXI-9820D/512 (512 MB SDRAM optional)
Form Factor: PXI / CompactPCI module (175 mm × 107 mm)
The PXI-9820D/128 is a high-performance, two-channel, 14-bit resolution PXI analog-to-digital converter card designed for high-speed waveform acquisition and signal digitization. It supports sampling rates up to 65 MS/s per channel and up to 130 MS/s in single-channel “ping-pong” mode. The device integrates deep onboard SDRAM memory (128 MB standard, expandable to 512 MB) and a 3k-sample FIFO buffer, enabling long-duration waveform capture without being constrained by PXI bus bandwidth.
### 2. Key Features
- High-Speed Sampling:
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling at up to 65 MS/s per channel.
- Single-channel “ping-pong” mode supports up to 130 MS/s.
- High Resolution:
- 14-bit A/D conversion for precise signal digitization.
- Deep Onboard Memory:
- 128 MB standard SODIMM SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB.
- 3k-sample FIFO for real-time streaming.
- Flexible Input Configuration:
- Programmable input ranges of ±1 V and ±5 V.
- Selectable input impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ.
- Triggering Flexibility:
- Supports software, analog, digital, and SSI (System Synchronization Interface) triggers.
- Trigger modes include pre-trigger, post-trigger, middle-trigger, and delay-trigger.
- Repeated trigger acquisition with minimal rearming interval (2 timebase cycles).
- Synchronization Capability:
- SSI bus for multi-module synchronization using shared clock and trigger signals.
- Auto-Calibration:
- Fully automated offset and gain calibration using onboard DACs.
- Calibration constants stored in EEPROM for persistent accuracy.
- Data Transfer Efficiency:
- Scatter-gather bus mastering DMA for high-throughput data transfer to host memory.
- Robust Design:
- Compact PXI form factor with BNC and SMB connectors.
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C.
### 3. Technical Specifications
Analog Input:
- Channels: 2 simultaneous-sampled, single-ended
- Resolution: 14 bits
- Sampling Rate:
- 65 MS/s (dual-channel)
- 130 MS/s (single-channel ping-pong mode)
- Bandwidth (-3 dB): ≥30 MHz
- Input Ranges: ±1 V, ±5 V (software programmable)
- Input Coupling: DC
- Input Impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ (solder-selectable)
- Overvoltage Protection:
- ±5 V range: ±14 V
- ±1 V range: ±5 V
- Crosstalk: < -80 dB (DC to 1 MHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -75 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):
- ±5 V range: 66 dB
- ±1 V range: 62 dB
- Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR): 75 dB
Acquisition Memory:
- Standard: 128 MB SODIMM SDRAM
- Optional: 512 MB SODIMM SDRAM
- FIFO Buffer: 3 kSamples
External Timebase Input:
- Connector: SMB
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Coupling: AC
- Input Amplitude: 1 Vpp to 2 Vpp
- Overvoltage Protection: 2.5 Vpp
- Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 65 MHz
Triggering:
- Analog Trigger:
- Sources: CH0, CH1
- Modes: pre-, post-, middle-, delay-trigger
- Slope: rising/falling
- Sensitivity: 256 steps across full-scale range
- Coupling: DC
- Digital Trigger:
- Source: External SMB connector
- Compatibility: 5 V TTL
- Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ns
- Modes: pre-, post-, middle-, delay-trigger
- Software Trigger: Internal software-controlled
- SSI Trigger: Synchronization via SSI bus
Calibration:
- Onboard Reference: +5.000 V
- Temperature Drift: 2 ppm/°C
- Stability: 6 ppm/1000 hours
- Warm-up Time: 15 minutes recommended
General Specifications:
- Dimensions: 175 mm × 107 mm (excluding connectors)
- Connectors:
- 2 × BNC (analog inputs)
- 2 × SMB (external trigger and timebase)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
- Power Requirements:
- +5 V @ 895 mA
- +12 V @ 295 mA
- +3.3 V @ 310 mA (128 MB) / 430 mA (512 MB)
### 4. Functionality
The PXI-9820D/128 operates as a high-speed digitizer for capturing analog waveforms and converting them into digital data for analysis. It employs two 14-bit pipeline ADCs operating at up to 65 MS/s per channel. In single-channel “ping-pong” mode, both ADCs interleave to achieve up to 130 MS/s sampling.
Use Cases and Applications:
- Radar and sonar signal acquisition
- Ultrasound and medical imaging
- Software-defined radio (SDR)
- RF and transient signal analysis
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Automotive and aerospace signal testing
- Laboratory and industrial data acquisition
Compatibility:
- PXI and CompactPCI systems
- Supported OS: Windows 7/8 (x86/x64), Linux
- Supported Software: LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, Visual Basic, Visual Studio.NET
- Utility Software: AD-Logger
### 5. Components & Accessories
Included Components:
- PXI-9820D/128 Digitizer Module
- ADLINK All-in-One Software CD
- Software Installation Guide
Optional Accessories:
- SMB-SMB-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-SMB cable
- SMB-BNC-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-BNC cable
- ACL-SSI-2: SSI synchronization cable for 2 devices
- ACL-SSI-3: SSI synchronization cable for 3 devices
- ACL-SSI-4: SSI synchronization cable for 4 devices
Connectors:
- 2 × BNC for analog input channels (CH0, CH1)
- 2 × SMB for external trigger and clock input
- SSI connector for synchronization bus
### 6. Installation & Setup
Installation Requirements:
- PXI or CompactPCI chassis with available slot
- Compatible host system with ADLINK drivers installed
Setup Procedure:
1. Power off the PXI chassis before installation.
2. Insert the PXI-9820D/128 module into an available slot.
3. Secure the module and connect BNC/SMB cables as required.
4. Install ADLINK drivers and software utilities from the provided CD.
5. Configure input ranges, impedance, and trigger modes via software.
Mounting Options:
- Standard PXI slot installation
- Front-panel BNC/SMB connectors for signal and trigger connections
Configuration:
- Plug-and-play PCI/PXI configuration (no jumpers required).
- Automatic IRQ and address assignment via system BIOS.
### 7. Performance & Capabilities
Sampling Performance:
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling: 65 MS/s
- Single-channel interleaved (ping-pong) sampling: 130 MS/s
- Bandwidth: ≥30 MHz (-3 dB)
Data Throughput:
- Onboard SDRAM storage before DMA transfer
- Scatter-gather DMA for efficient host transfer
- Real-time streaming via 3k-sample FIFO when bandwidth allows
Trigger Performance:
- Analog and digital triggers with 256-step sensitivity
- Repeated trigger acquisition with 2-cycle rearming
- Pre- and post-trigger depths up to full memory capacity (128 MB or 512 MB)
Synchronization:
- Multi-device synchronization via SSI bus
- Shared timebase and trigger signals for coherent acquisition across modules
Limitations:
- Ping-pong mode available only on CH0
- External clock must be continuous for stable ADC operation
### 8. Standards & Compliance
Electrical and Environmental Compliance:
- PXI/CompactPCI standard compliant
- PCI signaling: 32-bit, 3.3 V or 5 V compatible
- EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A certified
Industry Standards:
- IEEE PXI/CompactPCI mechanical and electrical specifications
- TTL-compatible digital trigger interface
- 50 Ω RF signal interface standard
Safety and Reliability:
- Overvoltage protection on all analog inputs
- Auto-calibration ensures long-term measurement stability
### 9. Additional Information
Warranty:
- Standard 2-year manufacturer warranty from ADLINK Technology Inc.
- Covers defects in materials and workmanship.
- Excludes damage from misuse, improper installation, or environmental factors.
Support & Maintenance:
- Technical support via ADLINK service channels (service@adlinktech.com).
- RMA service available through ADLINK’s website.
- Firmware and driver updates provided online.
Maintenance Recommendations:
- Recalibrate after 15-minute warm-up or when environmental conditions change.
- Periodic recalibration recommended for long-term accuracy.
Software & Driver Support:
- Drivers: WD-DASK (Windows), WD-DASK/X (Linux)
- LabVIEW and MATLAB integration via dedicated drivers
- ActiveX and C/C++ libraries for custom application development
Documentation:
- User’s Guide (Part No. 50-11133-100)
- Software Installation Guide
- Programming Library Reference Manuals
### Summary
The ADLINK PXI-9820D/128 is a high-speed, dual-channel, 14-bit PXI digitizer optimized for precision waveform acquisition and analysis. With sampling rates up to 130 MS/s, deep onboard SDRAM memory, and advanced triggering and synchronization capabilities, it is ideal for demanding applications in radar, communications, and automated testing. Its flexible input configuration, robust calibration system, and comprehensive software support make it a versatile and reliable solution for engineers and researchers requiring high-resolution, high-speed data acquisition in PXI-based systems.
Key Advantages:
- High-speed 14-bit digitization up to 130 MS/s
- Deep memory for extended waveform capture
- Multi-mode triggering and synchronization
- Auto-calibration for consistent accuracy
- PXI/CompactPCI compatibility with robust software ecosystem
Manufacturer Contact:
ADLINK Technology Inc.
9F, No. 166, Jian Yi Road, Chungho City, Taipei 235, Taiwan
Website: [www.adlinktech.com](http://www.adlinktech.com)
Email: service@adlinktech.com
Phone: +886-2-82265877
### 1. Product Overview
Product Name: PXI-9820D/128
Article Number: PXI-9820D/128
Series: PXI/PCI-9820 High-Speed Digitizer Series
Manufacturer: ADLINK Technology Inc.
Product Type: PXI Bus Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion Card / High-Speed Digitizer
Model Variants: PXI-9820D/128 (128 MB SDRAM), PXI-9820D/512 (512 MB SDRAM optional)
Form Factor: PXI / CompactPCI module (175 mm × 107 mm)
The PXI-9820D/128 is a high-performance, two-channel, 14-bit resolution PXI analog-to-digital converter card designed for high-speed waveform acquisition and signal digitization. It supports sampling rates up to 65 MS/s per channel and up to 130 MS/s in single-channel “ping-pong” mode. The device integrates deep onboard SDRAM memory (128 MB standard, expandable to 512 MB) and a 3k-sample FIFO buffer, enabling long-duration waveform capture without being constrained by PXI bus bandwidth.
### 2. Key Features
- High-Speed Sampling:
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling at up to 65 MS/s per channel.
- Single-channel “ping-pong” mode supports up to 130 MS/s.
- High Resolution:
- 14-bit A/D conversion for precise signal digitization.
- Deep Onboard Memory:
- 128 MB standard SODIMM SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB.
- 3k-sample FIFO for real-time streaming.
- Flexible Input Configuration:
- Programmable input ranges of ±1 V and ±5 V.
- Selectable input impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ.
- Triggering Flexibility:
- Supports software, analog, digital, and SSI (System Synchronization Interface) triggers.
- Trigger modes include pre-trigger, post-trigger, middle-trigger, and delay-trigger.
- Repeated trigger acquisition with minimal rearming interval (2 timebase cycles).
- Synchronization Capability:
- SSI bus for multi-module synchronization using shared clock and trigger signals.
- Auto-Calibration:
- Fully automated offset and gain calibration using onboard DACs.
- Calibration constants stored in EEPROM for persistent accuracy.
- Data Transfer Efficiency:
- Scatter-gather bus mastering DMA for high-throughput data transfer to host memory.
- Robust Design:
- Compact PXI form factor with BNC and SMB connectors.
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C.
### 3. Technical Specifications
Analog Input:
- Channels: 2 simultaneous-sampled, single-ended
- Resolution: 14 bits
- Sampling Rate:
- 65 MS/s (dual-channel)
- 130 MS/s (single-channel ping-pong mode)
- Bandwidth (-3 dB): ≥30 MHz
- Input Ranges: ±1 V, ±5 V (software programmable)
- Input Coupling: DC
- Input Impedance: 50 Ω or 1.5 MΩ (solder-selectable)
- Overvoltage Protection:
- ±5 V range: ±14 V
- ±1 V range: ±5 V
- Crosstalk: < -80 dB (DC to 1 MHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): -75 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):
- ±5 V range: 66 dB
- ±1 V range: 62 dB
- Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR): 75 dB
Acquisition Memory:
- Standard: 128 MB SODIMM SDRAM
- Optional: 512 MB SODIMM SDRAM
- FIFO Buffer: 3 kSamples
External Timebase Input:
- Connector: SMB
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Coupling: AC
- Input Amplitude: 1 Vpp to 2 Vpp
- Overvoltage Protection: 2.5 Vpp
- Frequency Range: 500 kHz to 65 MHz
Triggering:
- Analog Trigger:
- Sources: CH0, CH1
- Modes: pre-, post-, middle-, delay-trigger
- Slope: rising/falling
- Sensitivity: 256 steps across full-scale range
- Coupling: DC
- Digital Trigger:
- Source: External SMB connector
- Compatibility: 5 V TTL
- Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ns
- Modes: pre-, post-, middle-, delay-trigger
- Software Trigger: Internal software-controlled
- SSI Trigger: Synchronization via SSI bus
Calibration:
- Onboard Reference: +5.000 V
- Temperature Drift: 2 ppm/°C
- Stability: 6 ppm/1000 hours
- Warm-up Time: 15 minutes recommended
General Specifications:
- Dimensions: 175 mm × 107 mm (excluding connectors)
- Connectors:
- 2 × BNC (analog inputs)
- 2 × SMB (external trigger and timebase)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
- Power Requirements:
- +5 V @ 895 mA
- +12 V @ 295 mA
- +3.3 V @ 310 mA (128 MB) / 430 mA (512 MB)
### 4. Functionality
The PXI-9820D/128 operates as a high-speed digitizer for capturing analog waveforms and converting them into digital data for analysis. It employs two 14-bit pipeline ADCs operating at up to 65 MS/s per channel. In single-channel “ping-pong” mode, both ADCs interleave to achieve up to 130 MS/s sampling.
Use Cases and Applications:
- Radar and sonar signal acquisition
- Ultrasound and medical imaging
- Software-defined radio (SDR)
- RF and transient signal analysis
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Automotive and aerospace signal testing
- Laboratory and industrial data acquisition
Compatibility:
- PXI and CompactPCI systems
- Supported OS: Windows 7/8 (x86/x64), Linux
- Supported Software: LabVIEW, MATLAB, C/C++, Visual Basic, Visual Studio.NET
- Utility Software: AD-Logger
### 5. Components & Accessories
Included Components:
- PXI-9820D/128 Digitizer Module
- ADLINK All-in-One Software CD
- Software Installation Guide
Optional Accessories:
- SMB-SMB-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-SMB cable
- SMB-BNC-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-BNC cable
- ACL-SSI-2: SSI synchronization cable for 2 devices
- ACL-SSI-3: SSI synchronization cable for 3 devices
- ACL-SSI-4: SSI synchronization cable for 4 devices
Connectors:
- 2 × BNC for analog input channels (CH0, CH1)
- 2 × SMB for external trigger and clock input
- SSI connector for synchronization bus
### 6. Installation & Setup
Installation Requirements:
- PXI or CompactPCI chassis with available slot
- Compatible host system with ADLINK drivers installed
Setup Procedure:
1. Power off the PXI chassis before installation.
2. Insert the PXI-9820D/128 module into an available slot.
3. Secure the module and connect BNC/SMB cables as required.
4. Install ADLINK drivers and software utilities from the provided CD.
5. Configure input ranges, impedance, and trigger modes via software.
Mounting Options:
- Standard PXI slot installation
- Front-panel BNC/SMB connectors for signal and trigger connections
Configuration:
- Plug-and-play PCI/PXI configuration (no jumpers required).
- Automatic IRQ and address assignment via system BIOS.
### 7. Performance & Capabilities
Sampling Performance:
- Dual-channel simultaneous sampling: 65 MS/s
- Single-channel interleaved (ping-pong) sampling: 130 MS/s
- Bandwidth: ≥30 MHz (-3 dB)
Data Throughput:
- Onboard SDRAM storage before DMA transfer
- Scatter-gather DMA for efficient host transfer
- Real-time streaming via 3k-sample FIFO when bandwidth allows
Trigger Performance:
- Analog and digital triggers with 256-step sensitivity
- Repeated trigger acquisition with 2-cycle rearming
- Pre- and post-trigger depths up to full memory capacity (128 MB or 512 MB)
Synchronization:
- Multi-device synchronization via SSI bus
- Shared timebase and trigger signals for coherent acquisition across modules
Limitations:
- Ping-pong mode available only on CH0
- External clock must be continuous for stable ADC operation
### 8. Standards & Compliance
Electrical and Environmental Compliance:
- PXI/CompactPCI standard compliant
- PCI signaling: 32-bit, 3.3 V or 5 V compatible
- EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A certified
Industry Standards:
- IEEE PXI/CompactPCI mechanical and electrical specifications
- TTL-compatible digital trigger interface
- 50 Ω RF signal interface standard
Safety and Reliability:
- Overvoltage protection on all analog inputs
- Auto-calibration ensures long-term measurement stability
### 9. Additional Information
Warranty:
- Standard 2-year manufacturer warranty from ADLINK Technology Inc.
- Covers defects in materials and workmanship.
- Excludes damage from misuse, improper installation, or environmental factors.
Support & Maintenance:
- Technical support via ADLINK service channels (service@adlinktech.com).
- RMA service available through ADLINK’s website.
- Firmware and driver updates provided online.
Maintenance Recommendations:
- Recalibrate after 15-minute warm-up or when environmental conditions change.
- Periodic recalibration recommended for long-term accuracy.
Software & Driver Support:
- Drivers: WD-DASK (Windows), WD-DASK/X (Linux)
- LabVIEW and MATLAB integration via dedicated drivers
- ActiveX and C/C++ libraries for custom application development
Documentation:
- User’s Guide (Part No. 50-11133-100)
- Software Installation Guide
- Programming Library Reference Manuals
### Summary
The ADLINK PXI-9820D/128 is a high-speed, dual-channel, 14-bit PXI digitizer optimized for precision waveform acquisition and analysis. With sampling rates up to 130 MS/s, deep onboard SDRAM memory, and advanced triggering and synchronization capabilities, it is ideal for demanding applications in radar, communications, and automated testing. Its flexible input configuration, robust calibration system, and comprehensive software support make it a versatile and reliable solution for engineers and researchers requiring high-resolution, high-speed data acquisition in PXI-based systems.
Key Advantages:
- High-speed 14-bit digitization up to 130 MS/s
- Deep memory for extended waveform capture
- Multi-mode triggering and synchronization
- Auto-calibration for consistent accuracy
- PXI/CompactPCI compatibility with robust software ecosystem
Manufacturer Contact:
ADLINK Technology Inc.
9F, No. 166, Jian Yi Road, Chungho City, Taipei 235, Taiwan
Website: [www.adlinktech.com](http://www.adlinktech.com)
Email: service@adlinktech.com
Phone: +886-2-82265877
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PCI-9820_Manual_2.pdf
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PCI-9820_Manual_1.pdf
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