Description
The DAQPad-6508, with part numbers 777661-01, 777661-06, 777661-07, is a legacy digital I/O device designed for USB interfaces. Manufactured by National Instruments, this device falls under the category of Legacy DAQ Devices. It is specifically designed as a Digital I/O Device for USB, enhancing the versatility and efficiency of data acquisition and control applications.
The DAQPad-6508 boasts 96 bi-directional 5 V static I/O lines, providing ample connectivity for a wide range of inputs and outputs. These lines are organized into 8-bit ports, with four 24-bit Programmable Peripheral Interfaces (PPIs) enhancing its adaptability to complex digital communication requirements.
Compatibility with both TTL and CMOS logic levels ensures the DAQPad-6508 can interface with a broad spectrum of digital devices, further expanding its usability. The device is capable of delivering a maximum output current of 0.5A at +5 VDC, with a specific current drive of 2.5 mA per channel or up to 240 mA in total, accommodating devices that require higher power for operation.
External power requirements for the DAQPad-6508 are up to 12 W at 9–30 VDC, ensuring that it can be powered by a variety of sources, making it suitable for diverse operational environments. Additionally, the USB current requirement is a typical 220 mA, with a maximum of 500 mA at 4.40–5.25 VDC, ensuring that it can be efficiently powered via standard USB ports.
Connectivity is facilitated by a 100-pin female, 0.050 series D-type data connector, ensuring a reliable and secure connection for data transmission. The power-up state of the DAQPad-6508 is configurable, allowing users to set a high or low wake-up state according to their specific application requirements, adding an extra layer of flexibility in its deployment.
In summary, the DAQPad-6508 from National Instruments is a highly adaptable and powerful digital I/O device for USB, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of data acquisition and control applications with its expansive I/O capabilities, compatibility with common logic levels, and flexible power requirements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 777661-01, 777661-06, 777661-07 |
| Model | DAQPad-6508 |
| Category | Legacy DAQ Devices |
| Description | Digital I/O Device for USB |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Digital I/O | 96 bi-directional 5 V static I/O lines |
| Ports | 8-bit, with four 24-bit PPIs (Programmable Peripheral Interfaces) |
| Compatibility | TTL and CMOS |
| Maximum Output Current | 0.5A at +5 VDC |
| Current Drive | 2.5 mA per channel/240 mA total |
| External Power Requirement | Up to 12 W at 9–30 VDC |
| USB Current Requirement | 220 mA typical, 500 mA maximum at 4.40–5.25 VDC |
| Data Connector | 100-pin female, 0.050 series D-type |
| Power-Up State | Configurable, High or Low wake-up state |
