12MHz USB pen-style Function Generator with LabVIEW VI

The USBwave 12 is a 12MHz function generator in USB memory stick format with integrated LabVIEW support. The maximum output frequencies are 0-12Mhz sine, 0-5Mhz square and 0-2MHz triangle with a frequency resolution of 186mHz. Both frequency and phase can be custom programmed. The programmable amplitude is of 0 to +/-10V (pk-pk) with a resolution of 40mV. The programmable offset is of 0 to +/-10V too with a resolution of 80mV. The USBwave12 offers the following output modes: normal output, High-Z and leakage current type 1µA. The master clock has 12.5MHz along with a master clock skew of 2ns when cascading two or more modules. The USBwave12 offers the possibility to link up to 4 modules for multi-channel applications via the lateral cascading plug. Due to the hardware-based direct link the output channels then work synchronously.

Combined with the digital storage oscilloscope module USBscope50 the USBwave12 can be used as multifunctional test instrument that can be used e.g. for the measurement of passbands (en.wikipedia.org/wik/passband) in filters. In this application example the USBscope50 determines for many individual frequencies the output voltage of the filter. This permits to indicate a filter curve (attenuation over frequeny) and is possible until the lower HF range (maximum sinus 12MHz). The USBscope50 has got the same USB stick format and is connected directly to the USBwave12 via the lateral cascading plug.

A LabVIEW driver is available for both USBscope50 and USBwave12 and offers the possibility to either use the two devices separately or in combination for your own LabVIEW applications. The LabVIEW VI supports all LabVIEW versions from version 8 up to the latest version. The USBwave12 driver package also includes an API for C/C++ with a Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Project. Further technical information is available online at http://www.hacker-technology.com

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