400 and 200 Mb/s LVDS Digital
Waveform Generator/Analyzers
NI 656x
NEW!
• 400 Mb/s or 200 Mb/s maximum
data rate in double-data-rate
(DDR) mode
• 200 MHz or 100 MHz maximum
clock rate
• LVDS signaling for fast clock rates
and low power consumption
• 16 channels with per-channel
direction control (single-data-
rate mode)
• 2, 16, or 128 Mb/channel
onboard memory
• Interactive waveform and script
editor software
• Synchronization and Memory Core
(SMC) for tight synchronization
with other SMC-based devices
Operating Systems
• Windows 2000/NT/XP
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW
• LabWindows/CVI
• SignalExpress
Driver and Editing
Software (included)
• NI-HSDIO driver
• Express VIs for
LabVIEW 7.1 and later
• Script Editor
• Digital Waveform Editor (included
with 16 and 128 Mb/channel models)
Product
NI 6562
NI 6561
Platform
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
Channels
16
16
Max Data Rate (Mb/s)
400
200
Max Clock Rate (MHz)
200
100
Voltage Level
LVDS
LVDS
Memory
2, 16, or 128 (Mb/channel)
2, 16, or 128 (Mb/channel)
Scripting
Programmable Data Delay
Overview
The National Instruments 6562 and 6561 are 400 and 200 Mb/s digital
waveform generator/analyzers, respectively, for interfacing to LVDS
digital electronics. These modules feature 200 and 100 MHz clock rates,
respectively; single and double-data-rate modes; 16 channels with per-
channel direction control (in single-data-rate mode); and deep onboard
memory with triggering and pattern sequencing. You can use the
modules with the National Instruments Digital Waveform Editor, an
interactive software tool for creating and editing digital waveforms. With
the SMC, you can create mixed-signal test systems with digitizers,
arbitrary waveform generators, and other digital waveform
generator/analyzers, or you can synchronize multiple digital devices to
build low-skew multichannel systems for interfacing to high-pin-
count digital ICs and electronics.
Create and Edit Patterns Interactively
with the Digital Waveform Editor
• Import existing waveforms into National Instruments LabVIEW
from VHDL simulation and spreadsheet tools in Value Change Dump
(.VCD) or ASCII formats
• Create new waveforms using built-in fill patterns
• Edit waveforms interactively in the user interface
Ordering Information
NI PCI-6562
NI PCI-6561
NI PXI-6562
NI PXI-6561
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Design High-Density Interfaces
• 400 Mb/s or 200 Mb/s maximum data
rate in double-data-rate (DDR) mode
• 200 MHz or 100 MHz maximum
clock rate
• Data delay for clock frequencies
≥25
MHz
• Data delay resolution as small as 60 ps
(see specifications on page 2 for valid delay ranges)
• Internal or external clock sources
• Tight channel-to-channel skew of ±215 ps (generation) or ±330 ps
(acquisition) (typical for clock frequencies at or above 25 MHz)
• 16 channels with per-channel direction control in single-data-rate
(SDR) mode
Applications
Aerospace/Defense
Avionic subsystem communications
Surveillance systems
Satellite testing
Semiconductor
Analog-to-digital converters
Digital-to-analog converters
M is 1 (2 Mb/channel), 2 (16 Mb/channel), or 3 (128 Mb/channel).
Includes NI-HSDIO driver and Script Editor. The 16 and 128 Mb/channel models
also include the Digital Waveform Editor.
Software
NI Digital Waveform Editor ........................................778724-03
Cable
SHB12X-B12X LVDS cable ..........................................192344-01
Accessories
SMA-2164 prototyping board ......................................779323-01
Mating connector for custom load boards ..................779157-01
BUY NOW!
For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S. only) or go to
ni.com/modularinstruments
.
400 and 200 Mb/s LVDS Digital
Waveform Generator/Analyzers
Specifications
These specifications are valid for the following temperature ranges – PXI: 0 to 55 °C, PCI: 0 to 45 °C.
Channel Characteristics
Data channels .................................................. 16
Specification
Direction control
of data channels
Single Data Rate (SDR)
Data <0..15> Per channel
Double Data Rate (DDR)
Comments
Data <0:7>
Dedicated for
Using SDR, data
data generation is clocked using
Data <8:15>
Dedicated for falling edge of the
data acquisition
sample clock.
Using DDR, data
is clocked using
both edges of the
sample clock.
Waveform Characteristics
Triggers (inputs to the NI 656x)
Acquisition data delay range ........................... See Exported Sample Clock Delay Range table
Acquisition data delay resolution .................... 1/256 of sample clock period for clock frequencies
≥25
MHz
or 60 ps, whichever is greater
Generation Signal Characteristics (data and PFI <0:3> channels)
Generation Signal Type
Generation
voltage families
Generation
Voltage Levels
Generation
voltage levels
Data<0:15>, PFI<1:2>
LVDS
PFI 0
LVCMOS
PFI 3
LVCMOS or LVDS
(software-selectable)
Offset (V
os
)
Min
1.125 V
Max
1.375 V
Typical
1.2 V
Differential Voltage (V
od
)
Min
247 mV
Max
454 mV
Typical
305 mV
Comments
Into 100
differential load,
TIA/EIA-644-
compliant
Trigger types..................................................... Start trigger, pause trigger, script trigger <0:3>
(generation sessions only), reference trigger
(acquisition sessions only), advance trigger
(acquisition sessions only)
Sources ............................................................ 1. PFI <0> (SMB jack connectors)
2. PFI <1:3> (DDC connector)
3. PXI_TRIG<0:7> (PXI backplane, PXI only)
4. PXI_STAR (PXI backplane, PXI only)
5. Pattern match (acquisition sessions only)
6. Software (user function call)
7. Disabled (do not wait for a trigger)
Trigger detection .............................................. 1. Start trigger (edge detection: rising or falling)
2. Pause trigger (level detection: high or low)
3. Script trigger <0:3> (edge detection: rising or falling,
level detection: high or low)
4. Reference triggers (edge detection: rising or falling)
5. Advance trigger (edge detection: rising or falling)
Minimum required trigger pulse width............ 30 ns
Destinations ..................................................... 1. PFI <0> (SMB jack connector)
2. PFI <1:3> (DDC connector)
3. PXI_TRIG <0:6> (PXI backplane)
You can route each of the triggers to any of the
destinations with the exception of the pause trigger.
You cannot export the pause trigger.
Output impedance (LVDS channels)................. 100
Ω
differential
Channel power-up state................................... Drivers disabled, 100
Ω
differential impedance
Events (outputs from the NI 656x)
Event types ....................................................... Marker <0..3>, data active event, ready for start event,
ready for advance event, End of Record Event
Destinations ..................................................... 1. PFI <0> (SMB jack connectors)
2. PFI <1:3> (DDC connector)
3. PXI_TRIG <0:6> (PXI backplane)
You can route each of the events to any of the destinations
with the exception of data active events. You can route
data active events only to the PFI channels.
Acquisition Signal Characteristics (data, strobe, and PFI <0:3> channels)
Acquisition
Voltage Families (V)
Acquisition voltage families
Data<0:15>, PFI<1:2>
and Strobe
LVDS
PFI 0
LVCMOS
PFI 3
LVCMOS or LVDS
(software-selectable)
Miscellaneous
Acquisition
Voltage Levels
Acquisition voltage
levels (LVDS)
Voltage Threshold
Max
±50 mV
Voltage Range
Min
Max
0V
2.4 V
Comments
TIA/EIA-644-
compliant
Onboard Clock Characteristics (only valid when PLL reference source is set to “none”)
Frequency accuracy .......................................... ±100 ppm (typical)
Temperature stability ....................................... ±30 ppm (typical)
Aging ................................................................ ±5 ppm first year (typical)
Input impedance............................................... 100
Ω
differential
Power Requirements
Maximum.......................................................... PXI: 16.4 W, PCI: 16.5 W
Timing Characteristics
Sample Clock
Sample clock sources....................................... 1. Onboard clock (internal VCXO with divider)
2. CLK IN (SMB)
3. PXI_STAR (PXI only)
4. STROBE (DDC connector) – acquisition only
Onboard clock frequency range ...................... NI 6561: 48 Hz to 100 MHz
(Settable to 200 MHz / N; 2
≤
N
≤
4,194,304)
NI 6562: 48 Hz to 200 MHz
(Settable to 200 MHz / N; 1
≤
N
≤
4,194,304)
Exported Sample Clock Delay Range
Sample Clock Frequency (ƒ)
50 MHz < ƒ < maximum clock rate
25 MHz < ƒ < 50 MHz
Delay Range (Sample Clock Period)
0 to 1 sample clock period
0 to 1 sample clock period except
[0.25 ± (0.25 - 5 ns x ƒ)] and [0.75 ± (0.25 - 5 ns x ƒ)]
Physical
I/O Panel Connectors
Label
CLK IN
PFI 0
CLK OUT
Digital data and
control (DDC)
External Function(s)
External sample clock, external PLL
reference input
Events, triggers
Exported sample clock,
exported reference clock
Digital data channels, exported
sample clock, strobe, events, triggers
Connector Type
SMB jack
SMB jack
SMB jack
12X InfiniBand
Dimensions....................................................... PXI: Single 3U CompactPCI slot, PXI-compatible
PCI: 12.6 by 35.5 cm (4.96 by 13.9 in.)
Environment
Operating temperature..................................... PXI: 0 to 55 °C in all NI PXI chassis except the following:
0 to 45 °C when installed in an NI PXI-1000/B and
PXI-101x chassis. (meets IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)
PCI: 0 to 45 °C
Storage temperature ........................................ -20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity ............................................. 10 to 90%, noncondensing (meets IEC-60068-2-56)
Storage relative humidity................................. 5 to 95%, noncondensing (meets IEC-60068-2-56)
Exported sample clock delay resolution .......... 1/256 of sample clock period for clock frequencies
≥25
MHz
or 60 ps, whichever is greater
Exported Sample Clock Jitter (Typical Using Onboard Clock)
Period Jitter
19 ps (rms)
Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter
29 ps (rms)
Generation Signal Characteristics (data, DDC Clk Out LVDS, DDC Clk Out PECL,
and PFI <0:3> channels)
Data channel-to-channel skew ........................
Maximum data channel toggle rate ................
Data position modes ........................................
Generation data delay range ...........................
Generation data delay resolution ....................
±215 (typical across all data channels and PFI <1:2>)
NI 6561: 100 MHz; NI 6562: 200 MHz
Rising edge, falling edge, delayed relative to sample clock
See Exported Sample Clock Delay Range table
1/256 of sample clock period for clock frequencies
≥25
MHz
or 60 ps, whichever is greater
Compliance
Safety
NI 656x devices meet the requirements of the following standards for safety and electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use:
IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 3111-1, UL 61010B-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
Note: For full EMC compliance, you must operate this device with shielded cabling. In addition, you must install
all covers and filler panels. See the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit
ni.com/hardref.nsf.
Acquisition Signal Characteristics (data, strobe, and PFI <0:3> channels)
Data channel-to-channel skew ........................ ±600 ps for sample clock rates <25
±330 ps for sample clock rates >25 MHz
(typical across all data channels and PFI<1:2>)
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