[comp.sys.sun] Experiences with large volume D to A data collection

johng@uniwa.uwa.OZ.AU (10/26/89)

I am looking for experiences with doing large volume Analogue to Digital
conversions.  In particular, we are trying to collect approximately 10
samples per second from each of upto 50 channels at once.  Does anyone
have a feel for what sort of machine would be needed to collect this
quantity of data?  This assumes that appropriate boards are installed in
the CPU, but I have my doubts about whether the average CPU could handle
the load reliably.

Alternatively, how much data would I be able to collect on Sun 386i, Sun
3/60 or SPARCstation 1 type machines?  Any experiences (good or bad) would
be appreciated.

John Gibbins
Western Australian Regional Computing Centre (WARCC)
University of Western Australia

johng@{uniwa,antlia}.uwa.oz.AU