Acqiris data acquisition systems are ideal in applications (laboratory or production) where low cost and high-speed measurements are required. Kernel and user level functions have been optimized to minimize down time and maximize data transfer speed. For example, the time for a digitizer to acquire a signal, transfer data and then re-arm for the next signal is shorter than with any other data acquisition product (DSO, digitizer, etc.) on the market today. Furthermore, software features such as segment mode data readout allow the user to optimize each product's data transfer capabilities.

In order to provide for very high data throughput, Acqiris features:

•	functions that enable users to find the ideal functions for their applications
•	optimized drivers (kernel level and user level) to minimize down time and to complete an acquisition loop in as little time as possible
•	documentation of the time required with various Pentium processors to enable users to choose the right PC

Typical acquisition rate with an Intel Pentium III 866MHz

OS Standard SS [kpts] TRate [kHz] W2K CPCI 1 4 W2K CPCI 10 3 W2K CPCI 100 .75 W2K PCI 1 4 W2K PCI 10 3 W2K PCI 100 .85 Linux PCI 1 15 Linux PCI 10 6 Linux PCI 100 1

SS: Sample Size TRate: Trigger rate shown by the display Note: The trigger rate can be significantly faster with higher performance PCs.