The Acqiris AP200 / U1081A-003 is a high-speed signal averaging card that combines real-time signal averaging with precision data acquisition on a single PCI module. It acquires and processes high-frequency signals directly on-board, reducing random and correlated noise while improving signal-to-noise ratio and measurement accuracy. The card integrates custom ICs and optimized circuit layout to deliver 2 GS/s averaging performance, making it ideal for applications requiring detailed analysis of complex, high-speed signals across scientific research, telecommunications, and industrial automation.
Technical Specifications
• Sampling Rate: Up to 2 GS/s
• Analog Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Resolution: 8-bit
• Acquisition Memory: 2 Mpoints (expandable to 8 Mpoints)
• Real-time Averaging Performance: 2 GS/s
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100 MBytes/s over PCI
• Host Interface: PCI bus
• Form Factor: PCI module
• Channels: Single channel
• Operating Systems: Windows and Linux
– Key Features
• On-board signal averaging reduces noise without host CPU overhead
• Sequence average modes and add/subtract capabilities
• Programmable full-scale input voltage ranges
• Custom IC design minimizes power consumption and component count
• Scope-like Soft Front Panel (SFP) for real-time visualization and debugging
– Typical Applications
• Scientific research requiring high-resolution signal characterization
• Telecommunications signal analysis and validation
• Industrial automation measurement and quality assurance
• Complex waveform analysis where SNR improvement is critical
– Compatibility & Integration
The card integrates into any PC with a vacant PCI slot. Complete software development support includes drivers, API libraries, code examples, and documentation compatible with Visual Studio (C/C++, Python) and LabVIEW environments. Drivers are available from the Keysight/Acqiris website.
