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Products => FMC Products => FMC122, FMC125, FMC126 => Topic started by: KevinNIST on June 23, 2014, 03:33 PM

Title: FMC125 analog input voltages
Post by: KevinNIST on June 23, 2014, 03:33 PM
Hello,
I wanted some more clarification about the analog input voltages. The datasheet specs a 0.5Vpp analog voltage range. Does this mean -0.5V to +0.5V or -.25V to +0.25V? Also, if I input a larger amplitude signal, will this damage the hardware, or will I merely exceed the dynamic range of the ADC? Putting it another way, are there overvoltage protections built into the input channels?
The duty cycle for large amplitude pulses is expected to be very small, but I don't want to damage the hardware I just bought!
 
Thanks,
-Kevin
 
Title: Re: FMC125 analog input voltages
Post by: arnaudNL on June 24, 2014, 04:31 AM
Dear Kevin,


That mainly depends whether you have an AC or DC coupled version. 0.5Vpp would translate to:


0 to 500mV (DC)
-250mV to 250mV (AC)


There is no over voltage protection for the sake of linearity and such things. I am attaching a pdf of the analog front end to show you what is on the path.


Best Regards,
Arnaud
Title: Re: FMC125 analog input voltages
Post by: arnaudNL on June 26, 2014, 05:25 AM
Dear Kevin,

Can I go ahead and close this topic?

Best Regards,
Arnaud
Title: Re: FMC125 analog input voltages
Post by: KevinNIST on June 26, 2014, 11:07 AM
Yes, that answers my question. Thank You Arnaud.
Title: Re: FMC125 analog input voltages
Post by: arnaudNL on June 26, 2014, 11:13 AM
This topic is being closed because the issue is considered as resolved by 4DSP. Feel free to create a new topic for any further inquiries.