The Astronics/EADS/Racal 6062A is a VXI plug-and-play module combining 4-channel analog input and 4-channel analog output in a single card. It integrates digitizer and waveform generator functionality for high-performance data acquisition and real-time signal generation in test systems. The module supports flexible memory configurations up to 576 k-points, independent or synchronized triggering across channel groups, and dual control modes—SCPI messaging or pseudo-register programming for optimized throughput.
## Technical Specifications
**Analog Input (4 channels)**
• 16-bit resolution; 15-bit monotonicity
• Input range: ±10 V; maximum common mode: ±10 V
• Integral non-linearity: ±0.005% FSR; differential non-linearity: ±0.005% FSR
• Accuracy (23°C ±2°C): ±(0.01% FSR ±1 mV)
• Temperature coefficient: ±(0.002% FSR +0.1 mV/°C)
• Input impedance: 10 MΩ // 100 pF
• Overvoltage protection: 250 VDC or rms (50/60 Hz)
• Small signal bandwidth: >200 kHz
• Sample rate: 1 kS/s to 100 kS/s
• DC CMRR: 80 dB; AC CMRR (50/60 Hz): 70 dB
• Input modes: differential or single-ended
**Analog Output (4 channels)**
• 16-bit resolution; 14-bit monotonicity
• Output range: ±10 V
• Integral non-linearity: ±0.006% FSR; differential non-linearity: ±0.006% FSR
• Accuracy (23°C ±2°C): ±(0.01% FSR +1 mV)
• Temperature coefficient: ±(0.002% FSR +0.1 mV)/°C
• Settling time: 10 µs to 0.1%, 50 µs to 0.01%
• Small signal bandwidth: >200 kHz; slew rate: >5 V/µs
• Ripple voltage: 2 mVrms, 5 mVpk-pk
• Output resistance: <2 Ω (2-wire mode); maximum output current: 20 mA/channel
• Output modes: 2-wire or 4-wire
## Key Features
• Built-in waveforms: sine, triangle, sawtooth, ramp, square
• Sine wave frequency: 100 mHz to 50 kHz; square wave: up to 25 kHz
• User-defined waveforms: two custom waveforms, each as sum of 10 sine/cosine terms or Fourier coefficients
• Memory: 64 k-points/channel standard; 576 k-points (single channel) or 128 k-points each (four channels) with extension
• Triggering modes: immediate, continuous, burst (1 k to 64 k waveforms)
• Independent trigger outputs for inter-channel synchronization
• Multi-timer design for independent channel timing control
## Typical Applications
Automated test systems, sensor emulation, closed-loop control, waveform synthesis, and real-time process monitoring requiring synchronized analog I/O.
## Compatibility & Integration
VXI plug-and-play architecture supports standard test frameworks. SCPI command set or register-level access for integration into high-speed measurement systems.
