Technical Specifications

• Number of Channels:
  • Total Channels: 64 digital I/O channels
• I/O Voltage Levels:
  • Input Voltage Range: 0 to 3.3 V
  • Output Voltage Levels: 0 to 3.3 V (TTL-compatible)
• I/O Type:
  • Digital Input/Output: TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) levels
• I/O Characteristics:
  • Input: 3.3 V tolerant
  • Output Drive Current: 24 mA per channel (sink or source)
• Timing and Control:
  • Update Rate: Up to 200 MHz (depending on system configuration and bus speed)
  • Timing Modes: Includes static, change detection, pattern generation, and state machine operation
  • Triggering: Supports precise triggering and synchronization with external events
• Connector Type:
  • I/O Connector: 68-pin VHDCI (Very High Density Cable Interconnect) connector
• Bus Interface:
  • PXIe interface for seamless integration with other PXIe modules and systems
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 3.3 V and 5 V (provided through the PXIe backplane)
• Software Support:
  • Compatible with NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software for programming and control

Functional Features

• High-Speed Digital I/O:
  • The PXIe-6593 supports ultra-fast digital operations with update rates up to 200 MHz, providing exceptional performance for high-speed digital signal processing.
• High Channel Count:
  • Provides 64 digital I/O channels, offering extensive capacity for handling complex digital data acquisition and control tasks.
• TTL-Compatible I/O:
  • Operates with TTL voltage levels (3.3 V), ensuring compatibility with a broad range of digital logic systems and interfaces.
• High Drive Current:
  • Each channel can drive up to 24 mA, suitable for interfacing with TTL logic levels or powering external circuits.
• Advanced Timing and Control:
  • Includes multiple timing modes such as static, change detection, pattern generation, and state machine operation, allowing for versatile digital signal processing and control.
• Precise Triggering:
  • Features advanced triggering capabilities for accurate synchronization with external signals or events, enhancing timing precision.
• Compact and Reliable Connector:
  • Utilizes a 68-pin VHDCI connector, ensuring reliable and compact connections with external devices.
• Software Integration:
  • Fully supported by NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software platforms, providing robust programming, system control, and data analysis capabilities.

Application Scenarios

• Digital Data Acquisition:
  • Ideal for applications that require high-density digital data acquisition, such as logging, monitoring, and analyzing digital signals.
• Automated Testing:
  • Suitable for use in automated test systems where high-speed digital signal control and analysis are essential, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Industrial Automation:
  • Can be used in industrial control systems to interface with sensors, actuators, and other devices, providing real-time digital control and monitoring.
• Embedded Systems:
  • Integrates into embedded systems requiring high-speed digital control and data acquisition capabilities.
• Simulation and Control:
  • Useful for simulation tasks that require precise digital signal generation and control, enabling accurate modeling and analysis.
• Prototyping and R&D:
  • Beneficial for research and development projects involving advanced digital signal processing and prototype testing.