Analog Output Converter Cards
What are the Analog Output Converter Cards?
Concurrent’s CP-DA3218 is a 32-channel or 8-channel, 18-bit digital-to-analog converter card with a PCI express interface. The card is implemented using Linear Technology LTC2758 dual channel DACs. All output ranges are selectable on a per channel basis. The synchronous conversion clock source is generated by a low jitter PLL. Differential or single-ended outputs are supported via build options. Multi-board synchronization is supported with simple RJ-style cabling. NIST traceable calibration is included with all boards. A RedHawk™ Linux® driver with extensive API including DMA and interrupts is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
Specifications
Features
| Input Voltage Range | 0 - +5V, 0 - +10V, +/-2.5V, +/-5V, or +/-10V output range selection |
| Output Options | Differential or single-ended input |
| Conversion | 32-channel or 8-channel 18-bit digital-to-analog conversion |
| Output Drive | 10 Milliamp |
| Update Rate | 400k updates/second |
| PCI | PCIe x1 Revision 1.0a |
| Multi-board Support | Multi-board synchronization available |
| Connectors | RJ-12 synchronization; Industry-standard high density SCSI 68-pin connectors |
| Software | Extensive API |
| MSI Interrupts | Available |
| Clock Generators | Low jitter phase lock loop |
| Conversion Data Registers | Directly addressible |
| Word Conversion | 128K FIFO with DMA |
| Analog Power Generation | Low noise |
| ADC | On-board calibration |
| Gain/Offset Calibration | DACs per channel; values accessible |
| Others | NIST Traceable Calibration Standard; In-system calibration |
Packaging
| Dimensions | Full Height PCI Express Short plus 3.0" (9.5" long x 3.8" high) |
Power Requirements
| Power Requirements | Approximately 25 Watts |
| Details | 3.3VDC @ 2Amp, 12VDC @ 1.5Amp |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 10° to 40° C |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 65° C |
| Relative Humidity | 10 to 80% non-condensing |
| Cooling | Forced Air @ Maximum Load |
| Other | ROHS Compliant |
Ordering Information
| 32-channel, 18-bit D-to-A PCIe card, Differential Outputs | CP-DA3218-D |
| 8-channel, 18-bit D-to-A PCIe card, Differential Outputs | CP-DA0818-D |
| 32-channel, 18-bit D-to-A PCIe card, Single-ended Outputs | CP-DA3218-S |
| 8-channel, 18-bit D-to-A PCIe card, Single-ended Outputs | CP-DA0818-S |
| RedHawk Linux Driver | WC-DA3218 |
| Wave Generation Package | WC-DA3218-WAVE |
| SIMulation Workbench License | ICS-SWB-1248 |
| 6-Foot Cable | CX-CBL-HSI-68-06 |
| 10-Foot Cable | CX-CBL-HSI-68-10 |
| 1/10/30-foot 68-pin Analog I/O Sync Cable | CX-ALOG-SYNC-nn = 01, 10, or 30 |
| Breakout Module | CX-CBL-AIO-BRKOUT |
