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UDA100

1.6G Sample/s Data Acqusition unit with USB2.0 interface

Overview

The UDA100 is a truly high performance, high speed, low power, USB-based data acquisition system. The UDA100 integrates all the capabilities of PCI plug-in boards, easy-to-use and hot-swapping features for portable solutions.

Besides the unique PnP and hot-swapping features of USB, the data and power share the same cable. All connections are external and there is no need to open computer chassis for any installation.

The UDA100 is the World's fastest and flexible USB Data Acquisition Unit, supports Sampling Rate of up to 1.6G Samples/s for repetitive signals with either 10-bit or 8-bit resolution. The USB link is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 interfaces, supporting data transfer speed up to 480 Mbps.

The UDA100 incorporate an ultra-low noise front-end with 80dB programmable gain amplifier and 4 programmable filters.

Calibration of UDA100 has been designed to be traceable to NIST standards.

This traceability provides the user with the ability to make accurate and repeatable settings and measurements. The UDA100p model includes high voltage pulser, mainly for Laser or Ultrasound applications.

System adaptation to any other application is also available.

Features

· Portable, Powerful & Durable USB 2.0 interface (up to 480 Mbps)

· 10 bit, 100 MS/s Digitization rate, 1.6GS/s for repetitive signals

· Up to 128 Megabytes SDRAM memory on board

· Onboard DSP capabilities with real time features

· Ultra Low Noise Front-End with dynamic Variable Gain capabilities

· Programmable RF Filters

· Internal or External Trigger

· Programmable Time Stamping

· Customizable user settings to fit most applications

· Small footprint · Various low power sleep modes

· Plug and Play (powered from USB port)

· Hot-Swappable Interface (no rebooting when connecting or disconnecting)

· Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP compatible

General Specifications

Digitizer
Sampling Rate	100MS/s
Max Sampling Rate (interleave mode)	1.6GS/s
Resolution	8/10bit
Memory	Up to 256 Megabytes SDRAM
Triggering	Internal, ext., software
Pre-Trigger	Up to 100% of record length
Internal Clock Source	Crystal oscillator , ±100 ppm

Analog Front-End
Variable Gain Amplifier	0dB-80db @ 0.2db steps
Bandwidth	1MHz - 50MHz
Filters	SW select from bank of 4 filters
Input signal	AC coupled 2Vp-p Max
Input Impedance	50 Ohm
Input Noise	<4nV/Hz

Interface
Compatible with	USB 1.1, USB-2.0 spec.
Data Transfer Speed	up to 480 Mbps
Connectors	USB type B, BNC for RF

Miscellaneous
Powering	5V (from USB port)
Power consumption:	< 2.5 W
Operating Temperature Range	(0 - 70)°C
Dimensions (L x W x H)	154 x 82 x 22 mm
Operating Systems	Windows 98/ME//2000/XP

High Voltage Pulser (UDA 100p model)
Type of Pulser	Square Wave
Pulser Width Range	10nS - 100nS
Pulse Width Increment	Steps of 1ns
Burst Mode	Up to 8 pulses in one frame
Max Pulse Amplitude(50 Ohm load)	35V - 350V (256 steps)
PRF	1Hz - 2,000Hz

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Application

Laser Measurement and Testing (Wafers, Flat Panel Displays, Disks)	Digital Oscilloscope
Semiconductor Testing	HDTV
Ultrasonic Imaging System	Explosion Testing
Radar and sonar systems	Shock Wave Testing
Machine Vision and Inspection	High Speed Analysis
Video, HDTV and image processing systems	Imaging
Communications Link Testing	LIDAR
Deep Capture of Medical Sonography Signals	Laser Doppler Velocimetry
Nuclear Decay Experiment and Measurement	Machine Monitoring
Cable TV Testing	Military and Aerospace
Image Acquisition from Analog Cameras	Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Instrumentation	Oceanography Survey
Acoustic Emission	Process Control Systems
Communication	Time Domain Analysis
CCD Imaging	Time of Flight Measurement
Disc Drive Testing	Process Automation
Digital Spectrum Analyzer	Scanning Laser
Time Domain Reflectometer	Seismic Exploration
Transient Capture	EMI Detection
Logic Analyzer	Environmental Monitoring