fast serial control of DAC

[Nate Merrill]

I have a 16-channel ultra-low-noise DAC that I am trying to control serially around 20MHz. I would like to set several outputs, then sweep one as fast as possible. Setting (or changing) each output of the DAC requires sending (serially) a 24 bit word to the device. Labview is too slow (~1ms) to run the sweep in software, so I guess I need a microcontroller with its own RAM that can be pre-programmed to run the sweep. Does such a device exist that has its own Labview VI for easy programming? I have used the Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontrollers before, but did not enjoy sorting through their C libraries. Thanks.

[JLS]

Hello,

I do not know of such a device, however, you may try googling it to see what is returned. Repost if you find something or attempt to do some development as it may be of interest to others as well!

Thanks,

JLS