The CompuGen 4300 is a PCI-based arbitrary waveform generator card delivering high-precision analog and digital signal generation across four simultaneous channels. With 12-bit vertical resolution, a 300 MS/s D/A conversion rate, and 4 MegaSamples of on-board memory, it enables creation and output of complex, repeating waveforms for demanding test and simulation environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Interface:** PCI Bus
• **Channels:** 4 simultaneous generation channels
• **Vertical Resolution:** 12-bit (4096 levels)
• **Sampling Rate:** Up to 300 MS/s
• **On-Board Memory:** 4 MegaSamples total (1 MS per channel)
• **Output Impedance:** 50 Ω
• **Standard Output Range:** ±0.87 V
• **Rise/Fall Time:** 2.5 ns
• **Programmable Attenuator:** Up to 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB increments
• **Clock Source:** 300 MHz crystal oscillator
## Key Features
• Arbitrary waveform generation with high-speed 12-bit DAC conversion
• Function generator capabilities for both standard and custom signal synthesis
• Link’N’Loop mode segments on-board memory for complex pattern sequencing without software intervention during playback
• Mathematical waveform design via equation entry in included software
• Free software suite for waveform import, editing, and generation
• Software Development Kits for C/C++, LabVIEW, and MATLAB integration
## Typical Applications
• Stimulus-response test systems
• RF signal generation and wireless communications testing
• Manufacturing test and validation
• Radar signal simulation
• Optical and magnetic storage media testing
• Ultrasonic signal generation
• Video signal generation
• Network analysis
## Compatibility & Integration
Supports Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. SDKs enable integration with C/C++, LabVIEW, and MATLAB development environments.
