Can the PXIe-6570/6571 Source Two Waveforms Simultaneously?

Updated Dec 17, 2025

Reported In

Hardware

  • PXIe-6570
  • PXIe-6571

Driver

  • NI-Digital Pattern Driver

Issue Details

Can I have two waveforms serially sourced simultaneously when using my PXIe-6570/6571 and the NI Digital Pattern Editor?

Solution

Two serial waveforms cannot be sourced simultaneously. 

One potential workaround is to use parallel waveforms. Parallel waveforms can be used in both source and capture waveforms. 

A parallel waveform allows for multiple pins per vector. The waveform needs to be written such that the bits are output on the right pins in the right order. When you configure the source functionality for parallel use, the entire waveform sample is sourced on all specified pins in parallel for each vector that contains a source opcode. Use the drive from source pin state (D) for each pin on each such vector that corresponds to the pins to source. 

Additional Information

For a tutorial on using Parallel Waveforms see: Sourcing a Waveform on Multiple Pins in Digital Pattern Editor