Description
The PCI-6259 is a PC-based Multifunction DAQ (Data Acquisition) device, identified by its part number 779072-01. This device falls within the M Series and is specifically designed for a wide array of applications requiring high-speed data acquisition and signal processing. The PCI-6259 Board Only Kit comes equipped with a 16-bit resolution, ensuring precise and accurate data capture.
Powered by the NI-STC 2 system controller, the PCI-6259 leverages advanced timing and synchronization technology. It also utilizes NI-MCal calibration technology, enhancing measurement accuracy across time and temperature. The device boasts 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels, providing flexibility for various measurement types. With a maximum sampling rate of 1.25 MS/s for single-channel operations and 1 MS/s for multi-channel operations, it ensures efficient data acquisition speeds.
Regarding its input range, the PCI-6259 can handle inputs from +0.1 V to +10 V, accommodating a wide range of signal levels. It features an impressive input impedance of >10 GΩ when powered on, and 820 Ω when powered off, ensuring minimal loading on the measured signal. The device’s ability to minimize signal interference is highlighted by its -75 dB crosstalk specification, ensuring high-quality data acquisition without signal bleed-through.
The PCI-6259 also comes equipped with 4 analog output channels, each with a 16-bit resolution, allowing for precise control signals or stimulus generation for testing purposes. Whether for laboratory research, industrial control, or embedded design, the PCI-6259 combines high performance, versatility, and reliability, marking it as an essential tool for advanced data acquisition systems.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 779072-01 |
| Category | PC-based Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | PCI-6259 |
| Description | PCI-6259 Board Only Kit |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Series | M Series |
| System Controller | NI-STC 2 |
| Calibration Technology | NI-MCal |
| Analog Input Channels | 32 single-ended / 16 differential |
| Max Sampling Rate (single-channel) | 1.25 MS/s |
| Max Sampling Rate (multi-channel) | 1 MS/s |
| Input Range | +0.1 V to +10 V |
| Input Impedance (Power On) | >10 GΩ |
| Input Impedance (Power Off) | 820 Ω |
| Crosstalk | -75 dB |
| Analog Output Channels | 4 (16-bit) |


