Hi,
I have been thinking for some time now that a high-speed sampling system could be extremely useful. However, proprietry solutions are just a fraction expensive.
I think I have nearly sourced enough components to start building a system myself. It will primarily consist of an 8 channel, 8 bit ADC, and a memory IC (16-Bit IC later if I feel like it). Obviously there will be a few driver chips and things in it as well. Additionally, it will have a parallel port interface, so that the data in memory can be copied to computer. The interface will also allow driving of the ADC directly.
So two questions... Does anyone think it has commercial potential? and has anyone done anything similar?
Incidentally, the unit will not have a PIC or anything else in it. It will be "hard wired" in logic circuitry, though there could be an option to select the number of channels. Naturally, there will be a memory usage readout included.
Any ideas, comments or requests?
Tim B.
I have been thinking for some time now that a high-speed sampling system could be extremely useful. However, proprietry solutions are just a fraction expensive.
I think I have nearly sourced enough components to start building a system myself. It will primarily consist of an 8 channel, 8 bit ADC, and a memory IC (16-Bit IC later if I feel like it). Obviously there will be a few driver chips and things in it as well. Additionally, it will have a parallel port interface, so that the data in memory can be copied to computer. The interface will also allow driving of the ADC directly.
So two questions... Does anyone think it has commercial potential? and has anyone done anything similar?
Incidentally, the unit will not have a PIC or anything else in it. It will be "hard wired" in logic circuitry, though there could be an option to select the number of channels. Naturally, there will be a memory usage readout included.
Any ideas, comments or requests?
Tim B.