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PCI-6534, Output Clock, and Sample Clock

I am clocking a device at 3.2 MHz. This device outputs analog information on both edges of the 3.2 MHz clock (6.4 MHz). I am using a PCI-6534 to generate the device clock (3.2 MHz) and a sample clock (6.4 MHz). I am running the PCI-6534 at 12.8 MHz so that I have better resolution. In other words, I can place my sample clock within 1/2 intervals of the output period. I would like to do better than this. If I could, I would output patterns at 25.6 or even 51.2 MHz. Unfortunately, the PCI-6534's maximum output rate is 20 MHz. By using an even faster clock, I would be able to place the sample clock within an even smaller interval within the output. My output does not change instaneously and this is why I would like to have
flexible placement of the sample clock. Any ideas? I am using the PCI-6115 high speed A/D converter.
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It seems as though you are generating the signal the best way possible with the 6534. One option you may want to consider, which would give you higher accuracy is to use a PCI-6602 counter board to generate the pulse. (Max pulse rate 20 MHz)

Here is some more info on the 6602.

http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/nioc.vp?cid=1123〈=US

Brian
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