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What Is a Multifunction I/O Device?

A Multifunction I/O Device offers a mix of I/O with varying channels, sample rates, output rates, and other features to meet many common measurement requirements. It is ideal for a wide variety of industry applications such as laboratory automation, research, and design verification.

Find the Right DAQ Software

Use a Multifunction I/O Device with the right level of software to deliver a measurement application custom fit to your needs. From configured measurements with no programming to custom-built apps with a specialized user interface, one driver ties software to hardware.

Make a Quality Measurement

With multiple decades of research and development expertise behind it, a Multifunction I/O Device can ensure every measurement is highly accurate and repeatable. You can rest assured that your NI DAQ device provides reliable performance from one measurement to the next.

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NI R&D has put years of measurement expertise into the Multifunction I/O Device products to provide accuracy, reliability, and software integration focused on ease of use.

See What DAQ Devices Can Do

This series of DAQ virtual demos shows you how to use a Multifunction I/O Device, from taking a quick measurement to writing a basic control application.

Measurement Guides

Engineer's Guide to the Digitization of Analog Signals

This guide is a technical overview of the process of analog-to-digital conversion. Learn about the types of digitizers, considerations for each, and practical questions to keep in mind when choosing the right hardware for a particular application.

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