Cover story S pectrum
Instrumentation presents new flagship digitizers with 12-bit
resolution and a maximum of 6 channels at 10 GS/s or 12 channels at 5 GS/s acquisition speed. The new DN6.33x digitizers belong to the company’s Netbox series, an easy- to-use instrument line that requires only an Ethernet cable to be controlled from any PC, laptop, or network. A comprehensive software package and a number of hardware features make them ideal for automated testing applications, capturing signals on multiple, perfectly synchronized inputs. With 15 new variants, Spectrum now offers a total of 94 different digitizer Netboxes, ranging from 5 MS/s to an ultrafast 10 GS/s sampling speed. Each channel of the new DN6.33x digitizers features a 12-bit ADC with sampling rates of 3.2, 6.4, or 10 GS/s, and related analog bandwidths of 1, 2, or 3 GHz. Models are available with 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 channels, giving users flexibility without overspending on unneeded performance. If only 1 or 2 channels are required, the smaller DN2.33x series is available.
NEW MULTICHANNEL GHZ DIGITIZERS WITH UP TO 12 CHANNELS
The new DN6.33x Digitizers with 12-bit offer up to 6 channels with 10 GS/s or up to 12 channels with 5 GS/s.
KEY HARDWARE FEATURES:
Perfect synchronous sampling across all channels
Four independent programmable input ranges (±200 mV to ±2.5 V) per channel with programmable offset, on-board calibration, and precise timing alignment
The standard memory allows 200 ms capture duration at full speed, expandable to 800 ms
Front panel connectors for external clocks, triggers, and digital I/O are standard
Flexible acquisition modes - like transient, multiple, and optional block averaging – combine with advanced trigger capabilities to allow the precise capture of rare or complex events. Each
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trigger has its own timestamp, making it possible to time between acquisitions that may be separated by hours, or just fractions of a microsecond. All units ship together with the powerful SBench 6 Professional software for acquisition, display, analysis and documentation. SBench 6 handles large data files with ease, offers a wide choice of time and frequency display modes and provides an easy way to control Netbox instruments. When embedding a unit into automated testing systems, developers can create their own programs using the free SDKs, compatible with C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and more. Optional accessories include a high-speed pulse generator with four programmable outputs, and 19” rack mounting kits. Oliver Rovini, CTO at Spectrum Instrumentation for 25 years, reports: “The DN6.33x series combines speed, resolution, and ease of integration. These digitizers are ideal for MIMO, in communications or radar, or anywhere that time- correlated measurements may be needed, e.g. in aerospace, scientific research, photo-voltaic
analysis and semiconductors. Each unit comes with a 5-year warranty, lifetime software/firmware updates, and support directly from our design engineers. For long-term test platforms, our 15 years of committed service and parts availability offer peace of mind”.
Spectrum Instrumentation, founded in 1989, uses a unique modular concept to design and produce a wide range of more than 200 digitizers and generator products as PC-cards (PCIe and PXIe) and stand-alone Ethernet units (LXI). In over 35 years, Spectrum has gained customers all around the world, including many A-brand industry- leaders and practically all prestigious universities. The company is headquartered near Hamburg, Germany, and is known for its 5-year warranty and outstanding support that comes directly from the design engineers. More information about Spectrum can be found at
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com
Spectrum Instrumentation
www.spectrum-instrumentation.com
November 2025 Instrumentation Monthly
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