Nicslab XDAC B-8
An 8-channel SMU with 16-bit resolution, bipolar outputs, and USB/Ethernet connectivity.
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Overview
A compact 8-channel source measurement system supporting independent voltage/current sourcing and measurement per channel. Designed for low-power applications ranging from simple electronic circuits to complex photonic integrated circuits.
Key Features
8 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) and current reading with 25 µA resolution
Control via intuitive 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
Notes: The Basic version operates on a fixed ±16 V output range. Software-selectable sub-ranges (±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V) for higher-resolution operation are a Premium feature — see Basic vs. Premium Features below.
Electrical Specifications
Parameter | Value |
Channels / Output Quadrant | 8 / 4-Quadrant |
Measurement Time | 30 ms |
Voltage Sourcing Range | ±2.5 V / ±5 V / ±10 V / ±16 V |
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 |
Power Requirements
Parameter | Value |
DC Power Supply Input | ±12 V to ±18 V (≥1.5 A Current Compliance) |
Required Headroom | 1.4 – 2 V |
Mechanical Specifications
Parameter | Value |
Dimensions (H×W×L) | 91 × 141 × 187 mm |
Weight | 0.9 kg |
Configuration Options
Configuration | Description |
Connector | Male Header: Pin-header interface for flexible DUT connection using cables or jumper wires. |
SMA: SMA interface for direct connection using SMA cables, with pin output also available. | |
Signal | Standard: Conventional output configuration for general-purpose sourcing and measurement. |
Differential: Differential output configuration for applications requiring differential signaling. |
Reference Code
Commercial Name | Reference Code |
Nicslab XDAC B-8 | SKU Code: XDAC-8MUB-R4G8 Repository Code: XDAC-B-00008-00000-01 |
Nicslab XDAC B-8 (SMA) | SKU Code: XDAC-8MUB-R4G8-SMA Repository Code: B-00008-10000-01 |
Nicslab XDAC B-8 (Diff) | SKU Code: XDAC-8MUB-DIFF-R4G8 Repository Code: XDAC-B-00008-00100-01 |
Nicslab XDAC B-8 (Diff, SMA) | SKU Code: XDAC-8MUB-DIFF-R4G8-SMA Repository Code: XDAC-B-00008-10100-01 |
Product Reference Manual
For detailed product information, please refer to the Product Reference Manual below.
XDAC-MUB Series
Version: 1.4 | Last Updated: 11 June 2026
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