National Instruments industry-leading USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices deliver true high-performance measurements while benefiting from the simplicity and portability of USB. They range from low-cost, single-function devices to high-performance modular systems, and are ideal for a variety of applications from simple data logging to embedded OEM systems.
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Show recommended DAQ devices8 Solid-State Relays, 8 DI, Counter, Ch-to-Ch Isolated
Features | Specifications | Data Sheet
$ 319
| Digital I/O: | 8 DI/8 DO |
| Counter/Timers: | 1 · 32 bits · 5 kHz |
| Measurement Type: | Digital |
| Analog Inputs: | 8 SE/4 DI · 10 kS/s · 12 bits |
| Analog Outputs: | 2 · 150 S/s · 12 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 12 DIO |
| Counter/Timers: | 1 · 32 bits · 5 MHz |
With NI InstantDAQ Technology
Features | Specifications | Data Sheet
$ 99 - $ 129
| Analog Inputs: | 1 DI · 4 S/s · 20 bits |
| Measurement Type: | Temperature, Thermocouple |
| Analog Inputs: | 8 SE/4 DI · 48 kS/s · 14 bits |
| Analog Outputs: | 2 · 150 S/s · 12 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 12 DIO |
| Counter/Timers: | 1 · 32 bits · 5 MHz |
16-Bit, 250 kS/s M Series Multifunction DAQ, Bus-Powered
Features | Specifications | Data Sheet
$ 629
| Analog Inputs: | 16 SE/8 DI · 250 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 4 DI/4 DO |
| Counter/Timers: | 2 · 32 bits · 80 MHz |
| Measurement Type: | Voltage |
16-Bit, 250 kS/s M Series Multifunction DAQ, Bus-Powered
Features | Specifications | Data Sheet
$ 849
| Analog Inputs: | 16 SE/8 DI · 250 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Analog Outputs: | 2 · 250 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 4 DI/4 DO |
| Counter/Timers: | 2 · 32 bits · 80 MHz |
| Analog Inputs: | 16 SE/8 DI · 500 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Analog Outputs: | 2 · 900 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 24 DIO · 1 MHz |
| Counter/Timers: | 4 · 32 bits · 100 MHz |
High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USB (96 Ch, 24 mA)
Features | Specifications | Data Sheet
$ 449
| Digital I/O: | 96 DIO |
| Measurement Type: | Digital |
| Analog Inputs: | 32 SE/16 DI · 500 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Analog Outputs: | 4 · 900 kS/s · 16 bits |
| Digital I/O: | 48 DIO · 1 MHz |
| Counter/Timers: | 4 · 32 bits · 100 MHz |
| Digital I/O: | 4 DO |
| Measurement Type: | Digital |