Nicslab XDAC B-40 XDAC-40MUB-R4G8 40-Channel Source Measurement Unit
40-channel source measurement unit with 16-bit resolution, bipolar 4-quadrant outputs and USB/Ethernet connectivity.
- Channels / Output Quadrant
- 40 / 4-Quadrant
- Measurement Time
- 30 ms
- Voltage Sourcing Range
- ±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V / ±16 V
- Voltage Resolution
- 0.15 – 1 mV
Overview
The Nicslab XDAC B-40 (XDAC-40MUB-R4G8) is a compact 40-channel source measurement system. Each channel independently sources and measures voltage or current, with 4-quadrant operation so it can both source and sink current. It is intended for low-power applications, from simple electronic circuits to complex photonic integrated circuits.
Each channel runs in Constant Current (CC) or Constant Voltage (CV) mode. Voltage ranges of ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V and ±16 V are software-selectable at 16-bit resolution. The Basic version has a fixed ±16 V output range, and the higher-resolution sub-ranges are a Premium feature. Voltage and current are read back in real time.
Control and software
The instrument is controlled through a graphical user interface or with SCPI commands from Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or C#. It connects over Ethernet, and a USB-to-Ethernet adaptor is included. The Premium tier adds saving and uploading configurations, CC/CV sequence automation, data recording and per-channel short-circuit protection.
Configurations
The unit is offered with a single-ended, shared-ground output configuration for general-purpose sourcing and measurement. A differential output configuration is available for applications that need differential signaling, including a version with SMA connectors.
Key Features
- 40 independently controlled channels
- 4-quadrant output — source and sink current
- Two operating modes: Constant Current (CC) and Constant Voltage (CV)
- Software-selectable voltage ranges with 16-bit resolution: ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, ±16 V
- Real-time voltage reading with 0.15–1 mV resolution (range-dependent, 16-bit)
- Current reading with 25 µA resolution
- Control via GUI or SCPI commands (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C#)
- Ethernet connectivity (USB-to-Ethernet adaptor included)
- Optional Premium features: configuration save/upload, CC/CV sequence automation, data recording, per-channel short-circuit protection
- CE and RoHS3 (2015/863) compliant
Specifications
| Channels / Output Quadrant | 40 / 4-Quadrant |
|---|---|
| Measurement Time | 30 ms |
| Voltage Sourcing Range |
±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V / ±16 V
Basic version operates on a fixed ±16 V output range; ±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V sub-ranges are a Premium feature
|
| Voltage Resolution |
0.15 – 1 mV
range-dependent, 16-bit
|
| Voltage Accuracy | ±0.1 – ±0.2 %FSR |
| Slew Rate | 1.0 V/µs |
| Current Sourcing Range |
±500 mA
5 – 500 mA magnitude
|
| Current Resolution | 25 µA |
| Voltage Measurement | ±16 V range, 1 mV resolution, ±0.3 %FSR |
| Current Measurement | 0 – 500 mA range, 25 µA resolution, ±0.3% FSR |
| Max. Output Power | 10 W per channel |
| DC Power Supply Input |
±12 V to ±18 V
≥2 A Current Compliance
|
|---|---|
| Required Headroom | 1.4 – 2 V |
| Dimensions (H×W×L) | 102 × 232 × 333 mm |
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| Weight | 5.0 kg |
| Certifications | CE and RoHS3 (2015/863) compliant |
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Applications
- Low-power electronic circuits
- Photonic integrated circuits
Included
- USB-to-Ethernet adaptor
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| XDAC-40MUB-R4G8 | Nicslab XDAC B-40 — Single-Ended, Shared Ground — Standard output configuration for general-purpose sourcing and measurement. Repository Code: XDAC-B-00040-00000-01 |
| XDAC-40MUB-DIFF-R4G8 | Nicslab XDAC B-40 (Diff) — Differential — Differential output configuration for applications requiring differential signaling. Repository Code: XDAC-B-00040-00100-01 |
| XDAC-40MUB-DIFF-R4G8-SMA | Nicslab XDAC B-40 (Diff, SMA) — Differential with SMA — Differential output configuration with SMA connectors. Repository Code: XDAC-B-00040-10100-01 |
| Premium | Premium software tier — Configuration save/upload, CC/CV sequence automation, data recording, per-channel short-circuit protection and software-selectable ±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V sub-ranges |