Low-Cost, Selectable-Voltage, Digital I/O Devices up to 50 MHz
NI PCIe-6535/36/37, NI PXIe-6535/36/37 NEW!
• 10/25/50 MHz maximum clock rate • Data streaming up to 40 MB/s (NI 6535) 100 MB/s (NI 6536) or 200 MB/s (NI 6537)1 • Selectable voltage levels of 2.5 and 3.3 V (5.0 V compatible) • 32 channels with per-channel directional control • x1 PCI Express/PXI Express interface • Synchronous and asynchronous (handshaking) timing modes • Software-compatible with NI 6533 and NI 6534 NI-DAQmx applications
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Operating Systems
• Windows Vista/XP/2000 • LabVIEW Real-Time
Recommended Software
• • • • LabVIEW LabWindows™/CVI LabVIEW SignalExpress Digital Waveform Editor
Other Compatible Software
• Visual Basic • C/C# • .NET
rates vary depending on device PC chipset, RAM or hard disk data streaming, and data direction.
Driver Software (included)
• NI-DAQmx • LabVIEW Express VIs
Product NI 6535 NI 6536 NI 6537
Platform PCI Express/PXI Express PCI Express/PXI Express PCI Express/PXI Express
Channels 32 32 32
Maximum Clock Rate (MHz) 10 25 50
Compatible Voltage Levels (V) 2.5, 3.3, and 5.0 TTL 2.5, 3.3, and 5.0 TTL 2.5, 3.3, and 5.0 TTL
Maximum Throughput (MB/s) 40 100 200
Table 1. NI 6535, NI 6536, and NI 6537 Specifications Overview
Overview
NI 6535, NI 6536, and NI 6537 digital I/O devices are high-speed 32-bit interfaces built on PCI Express bus technology. These cost-effective devices provide an ideal way to interface with a variety of digital applications requiring a high number of channels for digital I/O including high-speed functional digital tests, handshaking, chip testing, pattern generation, memory testing, and logic vector capture. This family features maximum clock rates of 10, 25, or 50 MHz; selectable voltage levels compatible with 2.5, 3.3, and 5 V TTL logic; and individually configured pins for input or output. With both synchronous and asynchronous timing modes, handshaking, and a software API designed around the NI-DAQmx driver, NI 6535/36/37 devices have the flexibility to meet the requirements of semiconductor, consumer electronics, and communications applications.
Applications Digital Interfacing Custom Digital Device Semiconductor Digital Data Transfers Consumer Electronics Digital Display Testing CCD Imaging Sensors Communications Digital I/O Streaming Wireless Chip Testing
Digital Interfacing
• Use NI 6535/36/37 devices to interface digital systems and devices directly with PC-based applications • Control, communicate with, or send data to a digital device or system • Analyze and record digital data • Perform bidirectional communications with handshaking
Timing Modes
• Pattern I/O or sample clock (synchronous) – transfer patterns using an internal or external clock signal • Burst handshaking (synchronous) – handshake an NI 6535, NI 6536, or NI 6537 device and the peripheral device during synchronous transfer to maximize the transfer rate • Handshaking I/O (asynchronous) – transfer patterns when both the NI 6535, NI 6536, or NI 6537 device and the peripheral device are ready • On-demand (unstrobed or static I/O) – acquire or generate data through software-timed commands • Change detection – acquire data whenever a change occurs on one or more digital lines
Low-Cost, Selectable-Voltage, Digital I/O Devices up to 50 MHz
High Signal Quality
NI 6535/36/37 devices feature an improved architecture, offering not only higher clock rates up to 50 MHz at low cost but also superior signal integrity and impedance matching.
Figure 1. Eye Diagram of NI PXIe-6537 at 50 MHz
Improved Architecture Compatible with NI 6533 and NI 6534 Applications
These devices are ideal replacements for future-proofing applications currently using NI 6533/34 devices. • NI 6535/36/37 devices are software-compatible with existing NI 6533/34 NI-DAQmx applications • You can interface to existing NI 6533/34 fixtures and terminal blocks with the NI 653x cable adapter • NI 6535/36/37 devices are compatible with most NI 6533/34 timing modes – pattern I/O, handshaking, change detection, and burst
Figure 3. Eye Diagram Comparison of the NI 6535 (top) with the NI 6534 (bottom) Using Recommended Signal Termination
Connectivity Options
To meet connectivity requirements for high-speed digital applications, you can use NI 6535/36/37 devices with a variety of accessories. • A CB-2162 connector block • A 50 Ω shielded flying lead cable • A VHDCI high-density connector
High-Speed Data Streaming
• Generate and acquire larger digital waveforms with PCI Express high-speed devices, using the ideal, low-cost NI 6535/36/37 devices • Stream continuously at up to 200 MB/s of data • Stream data from the host computer’s memory or high-end storage solution such as NI RAID arrays and controllers • Use for applications requiring high speeds and fast streaming capabilities such as LCD testing, wireless protocols, ADC/DAC interfacing, or digital pattern capture • Visit ni.com/streaming for more information
Multidevice Synchronization
Figure 2. You can use NI 6535/36/37 devices with an NI 653x cable adapter to connect to existing NI 6533/34 applications.
• In comparison to legacy digital I/O boards, NI 6535/36/37 devices have improved signal quality. In Figure 3, the top eye diagram is from an NI PXIe-6535 generating at 10 MHz. The bottom diagram shows an NI PXI-6534 generating a 10 MHz signal using signal termination recommended by NI.
These products use the PXI trigger bus or RTSI bus to send and receive clock and trigger signals to and from other NI 6535/36/37 devices in your system. With these capabilities, you can create synchronized systems with large numbers of digital I/O lines.
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Imported sample clock timebase/ frequency range NI 6535 .......................................... NI 6536 .......................................... NI 6537 .......................................... Exported sample clock destinations......
Specifications
These specifications are valid for 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted.
Channel Characteristics
Number of channels............................ 32 data, 6 PFI Direction control of channels ............. Per-channel
Generation Signal Characteristics (data, PFI channels)
All voltage ranges specified into 1 MΩ Generation voltage families (V) .......... 2.5, 3.3 logic families (5.0 V compatible) Generation signal type........................ Single-ended Timebase division ............................... NI 6535 ........................................... NI 6536 ........................................... NI 6537 ........................................... Maximum data channel toggle rate NI 6535 ........................................... NI 6536 ........................................... NI 6537 ........................................... Data position modes...........................
Generation Voltage Levels
Family Settings (V) 2.5 3.3 5.0 Low Voltage Levels (V) Typical Max 0 0.1 0 0.1 0 0.1 High Voltage Levels (V) Min Typical 2.4 2.5 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3
0 Hz to 10 MHz 0 Hz to 25 MHz 0 Hz to 50 MHz PFI (generation) PFI (acquisition) RTSI (PCI Express only) PXI_Trig (PXI Express only) DSTARC (PXI Express only) Imported timebase/N; 20 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307 8 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307 4 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307
Generation Signal Characteristics (data, PFI channels)
5 MHz 12.5 MHz 25 MHz Active edge, inactive edge (data channels only)
Output impedance............................... 50 Ω nominal Maximum DC drive strength............... ±16 mA at 2.5 V, ±32 mA at 3.3 V Channel power-up state ..................... Software programmable (0, 1, or HighZ; 2.5 or 3.3 V)
Handshaking
Asynchronous handshaking modes ...... Handshaking sample timing Synchronous handshaking modes ........ Burst sample timing Pipelined sample clock timing Control line polarity ............................ Active high Active low
Acquisition Signal Characteristics (data, PFI channels)
Acquisition voltage families (V).......... 2.5, 3.3 logic families (5.0 V compatible)
Acquisition Voltage Levels
Family Settings (V) 2.5 3.3 5.0 Low Voltage Thresholds (V) Max 0.75 1.0 1.0 High Voltage Thresholds (V) Min 1.75 2.3 2.3
Change Detection
Change detection resolution............... Sources for change detection............. Valid sample position.......................... Valid changes...................................... Sample clock period Data channels 0 to 31 Active edge, inactive edge Rising, falling, both
Input impedance ................................. 50 kΩ Input protection................................... -1 to 6 V
Waveform Characteristics
Transfer types...................................... DMA Programmed I/O (static only)
Timing Characteristics
Sample Clock
Sources................................................ Onboard clock (internal OSC with divider) PFI RTSI (PCI Express only) PXI_Trig (PXI Express only) PXI-Star (PXI Express only) DSTARA (PXI Express only) Onboard clock frequency range NI 6535 ........................................... 48 Hz to 10 MHz, settable to 200 MHz/N; 20 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307 NI 6536 ........................................... 48 Hz to 25 MHz, settable to 200 MHz/N; 8 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307 NI 6537 ........................................... 48 Hz to 50 MHz, settable to 200 MHz/N; 4 ≤ N ≤ 4,194,307
Trigger Inputs
Trigger types........................................ Start trigger (pipelined or sample clock timing) Pause trigger (pipelined or burst timing) Reference trigger (pipelined or sample clock timing) Handshake trigger (handshaking timing) Sources................................................ PFI (DDC connector) RTSI (PCI Express only) PXI_TRIG (PXI Express only) DSTARB (PXI Express only) Pattern match (acquisition only) Disabled (do not wait for a trigger)
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Trigger detection ................................. Start trigger (edge detection: rising or falling; pattern match: match or don’t match) Pause trigger (level detection: high or low; pattern match: match or don’t match) Reference trigger (edge detection: rising or falling; pattern match: match or don’t match) Handshaking trigger (interlocked: high or low) Destinations ........................................ PFI (DDC connector) RTSI (PCI Express only) PXI_TRIG (PXI Express only) DSTARC (PXI Express only)
Compliance
Safety
The NI 6535/36/37 devices meet the requirements of the following standards for safety and electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 3111-1, UL 61010-1 • CSA 61010-1 Note: For full EMC compliance, you must operate this device with shielded cabling. In addition, all covers and filler panels must be installed. Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. For access to certifications, marks, and DoCs, visit ni.com/certification.
Events (outputs from NI 6536/37)
Event types.......................................... Data active, ready for start, ready for transfer, handshaking, change detection Destinations ........................................ PFI (DDC connector) RTSI (PCI Express only) PXI_TRIG (PXI Express only) DSTARC (PXI Express only)
Ordering Information
NI PCIe-6535..........................................................................780694-01 NI PXIe-6535..........................................................................780695-01 NI PCIe-6536..........................................................................779672-01 NI PXIe-6536..........................................................................779988-01 NI PCIe-6537..........................................................................779673-01 NI PXIe-6537..........................................................................779989-01
Includes NI-DAQmx software.
Miscellaneous
Physical
Dimensions PCI Express ..................................... 18.1 by 12.6 cm (7.13 by 4.93 in.) PXI Express ..................................... 21.4 by 13.1 cm (8.42 by 5.14 in.)
Power Requirements
Typical ................................................. 5.1 W Maximum ............................................ 6.1 W
Software NI Digital Waveform Editor ..................................................778724-03 Cables SHC68-C68-D4 Shielded Single-Ended Cable ......................196275-01 C68-C68-D4 (unshielded 1 m cable)......................................195949-01 SHC68-H1X38 (flying lead 1.5 m cable)..............................192681-1R5 Terminal Blocks CB-2162 (terminal block with pin headers) ..........................778592-01 SMB-2163 (SMB breakout box) ............................................778747-01 Header Jumper Kit ................................................................199101-01 Connectors Dual Stacked VHDCI Connector, 68-Pin, Right-Angle ..........780390-01 VHDCI Connector, 68-Pin, Vertical ........................................780389-01 VHDCI Connector, 68-Pin, Right-Angle..................................778914-01 NI 653x Cable Adapter (68-pin SCSI to 68-pin VHDCI) ........195846-01
Software
Driver and application software ......... NI-DAQmx
Environment
Operating temperature PCI Express ..................................... PXI Express ..................................... Storage temperature........................... Operating relative humidity ................ 0 to +45 °C 0 to +55 °C -20 to +70 °C 10 to 90%, noncondensing (meets IEC-60068-2-56) Storage relative humidity ................... 5 to 95%, noncondensing (meets IEC-60068-2-56)
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