Description
The USB-6216 is a multifunction I/O device manufactured by National Instruments. This device features a variety of specifications making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The model number for this device is USB-6216, and it comes with multiple part numbers including 780108-01, 780170-01, 781004-01, 780172-01, and 197504-01, each specifying different terminal connections such as Screw-type, SCSI, BNC, and OEM Board Only configurations.
The USB-6216 is categorized as a Multifunction I/O Device, equipped with 16 single-ended and 8 differential analog input channels. It offers a sampling frequency of up to 400 kS/s with an ADC resolution of 16 bits. For analog output, the device provides 2 channels with a maximum sample rate of 250 kS/s and an analog absolute accuracy of 2710 µV.
In addition to analog inputs and outputs, the USB-6216 also boasts 32 bidirectional digital I/O channels, enhancing its versatility in various digital interfacing applications. For timing and counting tasks, it includes 2 general-purpose timer/counters with 32-bit resolution. The device operates with a maximum internal base clock of 80 MHz, ensuring precise timing and control. Furthermore, it supports frequency generator channels, although the exact number is not specified, indicating its capability in generating variable frequencies for testing and measurement applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | USB-6216 |
| Part Numbers | 780108-01, 780170-01, 781004-01, 780172-01, 197504-01 |
| Terminal Connections | Screw-type (780108-01), SCSI (780170-01), BNC (781004-01), OEM Board Only (197504-01, 780172-01) |
| Type | Multifunction I/O Device |
| Analog Input Channels | 16 single-ended, 8 differential |
| Sampling Frequency | 400 kS/s |
| ADC Resolution | 16 bits |
| Analog Output Channels | 2 |
| Max Sample Rate (Analog Output) | 250 kS/s |
| Analog Absolute Accuracy | 2710 µV |
| Digital I/O Channels | 32 bidirectional |
| General-purpose Timer/Counters | 2, 32-bit resolution |
| Max Internal Base Clock | 80 MHz |
| Frequency Generator Channels |




