High-speed data acquisition

Teledyne SP Devices’ ADQ35 is an established leader in high-performance data acquisition. As part of the 12 bit ADQ3 series, it offers an exceptional combination of speed, resolution, and flexibility, making it a strong fit for demanding scientific, industrial, and OEM applications.

The ADQ35 is engineered for use in areas such as swept source optical coherence tomography (SS OCT), time of flight mass spectrometry, distributed fiber-optic sensing, LiDAR, scientific instrumentation, and automated test equipment. These applications require digitisers capable of capturing and processing large volumes of data with high fidelity and minimal latency. To meet these requirements, the ADQ35 delivers multi GSPS performance, efficient real-time processing, and high-speed data transfer — often positioned close to the detector to maintain signal integrity in compact or noise sensitive environments.

The ADQ35 provides dual‑channel sampling at 5 GSPS or single‑channel operation at 10 GSPS, all with 12‑bit vertical resolution. Its DC‑coupled analog front end supports up to 2.5 GHz of input bandwidth with a 0.5 Vpp input range, and the 8 Gbyte onboard memory enables extended data capture. For high‑throughput applications, peer‑to‑peer streaming to GPUs reaches up to 14 Gbyte/s, supporting real‑time data transfer. Additional features such as programmable DC offset and availability in both PCIe and USB 3.2 form factors ensure flexible system integration.

The ADQ35 supports a range of application‑specific firmware packages, including standard data acquisition, waveform averaging, pulse detection, and SS‑OCT signal conditioning. For users requiring custom real‑time digital signal processing, the open AMD Kintex Ultrascale KU115 FPGA offers extensive resources for implementing tailored DSP directly on the digitiser. This reduces the need for post‑processing and enables real‑time decision‑making — an advantage for OEMs and researchers developing specialized solutions.

Teledyne SP Devices provides advanced hardware and software tools that simplify OEM integration, accelerate development, and reduce overall system cost. ADQ35 is available with extended warranty options and integrates seamlessly with Digitizer Studio software for configuration and control.
Whether you are developing a new scientific instrument or upgrading an existing platform, the ADQ35 offers a reliable, high‑performance foundation that shortens time‑to‑market and enhances system capability.

The ADQ35 digitiser is a robust, high-speed solution for next-generation data acquisition. With its flexible firmware, open FPGA, and industry-leading streaming performance, the ADQ35 empowers users to build faster, more accurate, and more efficient systems.