USB-6356

Starting at $5,439.00

Part number(s):

781444-01

781444-02

782261-01

782260-01

8 AI (16-Bit, 1.25 MS/s), 2 AO (3.33 MS/s), 24 DIO USB Multifunction I/O Device

Overview

The USB-6356 is a simultaneous sampling, multifunction DAQ device. It offers analog I/O, digital I/O, and four 32-bit counters/timers for PWM, encoder, frequency, event counting, and more. Onboard NI-STC3 timing and synchronization technology delivers advanced timing functionality, including independent analog and digital timing engines and retriggerable measurement tasks. The USB-6356 is well suited for a broad range of applications, from basic data logging to control and test automation. The included NI-DAQmx driver and configuration utility simplify configuration and measurements.

Included Items

Device
3 mm, round, bi-level, optical light pipe (Included only with part number 782260-01)
2 m, locking USB cable (Included only with part numbers 781444-01, 782261-01, and 781444-02)
12 V, 3 A desktop power supply (Included only with part numbers 781444-01, 782261-01, and 781444-02)
EMI Supression ferrite (Included only with part number 782261-01)
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory documentation

Part Numbers (4) Price	781444-01	781444-02	782261-01	782260-01


NI Lead Time	16-17 weeks	16-17 weeks	16-17 weeks	16-17 weeks
Number of Bidirectional Digital Channels	24	24	24	24
Supported Power Input	—	—	—	—
Maximum Number of Single-Ended Analog Input Channels	0	0	0	0
Number of Counters/Timers	4	4	4	4
Maximum Number of Differential Analog Input Channels	8	8	8	8
Analog Input Absolute Accuracy	2688 μV	2688 μV	2688 μV	2688 μV
Analog Input FIFO Buffer Size	32 MS	64 MS	32 MS	32 MS
Maximum Sample Rate	1.25 MS/s/ch	1.25 MS/s/ch	1.25 MS/s/ch	1.25 MS/s/ch
Analog Input Isolation	—	—	—	—
Simultaneous Sampling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Enclosed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Analog Input Resolution	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits
Bus Connector	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Front Connection Type	Screw Terminal(1)	Screw Terminal(1)	BNC(20)	Generic (OEM)(2)
Number of Analog Output Channels	2	2	2	2
Maximum Analog Update Rate	3.33 MS/s/ch	3.33 MS/s/ch	3.33 MS/s/ch	3.33 MS/s/ch
Reconfigurable	No	No	No	No
Number of Analog Input Channels	8	8	8	8
Maximum Digital Update Rate	100 ns	100 ns	100 ns	100 ns
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 50 °C	0 °C to 50 °C	0 °C to 50 °C	0 °C to 50 °C
Bus Connection	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Current Flow Direction	—	—	—	—
Digital I/O Isolation	—	—	—	—
Digital I/O Logic Levels	5 V	5 V	5 V	5 V
Maximum Clock Rate	10 MHz	10 MHz	10 MHz	10 MHz
Number of Digital Input Only Channels	—	—	—	—
Number of Digital Output Only Channels	—	—	—	—
Number of External Clock Inputs	8	8	8	8
Relay Type	—	—	—	—
Signaling Type	Single-Ended	Single-Ended	Single-Ended	Single-Ended
Supports Peer To Peer Streaming	—	—	—	—
Analog Input Voltage Range	-1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V	-1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V	-1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V	-1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V
Filtering	—	—	—	—
Number of Current Output Channels	—	—	—	—
Number of Voltage Output Channels	2	2	2	2
Analog Output Voltage Range	-10 V to 10 V#-5 V to 5 V	-10 V to 10 V#-5 V to 5 V	-10 V to 10 V#-5 V to 5 V	-10 V to 10 V#-5 V to 5 V
Output Current Range	—	—	—	—
Analog Output Isolation	—	—	—	—
Analog Output Resolution	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits	16 bits
Analog Input Maximum Absolute Accuracy	—	—	—	—
Product Description	USB-6356, (8 Simultaneous AI, 24 DIO, 2 AO), 32 MS Memory	USB-6356, (8 Simultaneous AI, 24 DIO, 2 AO), 64 MS Memory	NI USB-6356, X Series DAQ Device with BNC Termination	NI USB-6356, OEM X Series DAQ Device (Board Only Kit)

USB-6356 Accessories and Software

Power Cables (9)

Model (Part Number) Description	Compatible Part Numbers
IEC Power Cord (763830-01) Power Cord, AC, U.S., 125VAC, 15A	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (784686-01) Power Cord, 250V, 10A, China	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (784685-01) Power Cord, 240V, 10A, Korea, Right Angle	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (785626-01) Power Cord, 250V, 10A, Brazil	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (786377-01) Power Cord, AC, JAP, 125VAC, 12A	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (787642-01) Power Cord, AC, Taiwan, 125VAC, 15A	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (779424-01) Power Cord 2.29M, 100 VAC, Japan	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (763067-01) Power Cord, 240V, 10A, Euro, Right Angle	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details
IEC Power Cord (763072-01) Power Cord, 250V, 10A, India	781444-01, 781444-02, 782261-01, 782260-01	View Product Details

Software (2)

Product (Part Number) Description	Recommended use cases
FlexLogger Professional (785748-3501) FlexLogger Professional, Subscription License, Download	Recommended for automated, extensible data logging with NI data acquisition (DAQ) hardware. Automate tests using alarms, triggers, and events, and expand capabilities with plug-ins. Key Features Multichassis synchronization—Synchronize multiple NI chassis for accurate, time-aligned measurements across high channel counts. Logging triggers—Start, stop, or segment data recording automatically based on sensor thresholds or other conditions to capture only what matters. Events—Respond to specific occurrences during a test, such as activating equipment when a condition is met (for example, start cooling fans when temperature exceeds a limit). Automation APIs—Control and monitor FlexLogger from external applications (Python, NI LabVIEW, or NI TestStand), enabling integration into larger automated test systems. Calculation channels—Perform real-time math on acquired data (averages, RMS, custom formulas) to track derived measurements as the test runs. Plug-ins—Extend FlexLogger with custom LabVIEW or Python plug-ins to integrate third-party hardware, perform custom analysis, or connect to lab systems. CAN/LIN logging—Acquire and log automotive network data alongside sensor measurements for complete vehicle or subsystem testing.	View Product Details
LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35) NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, Download	Recommended for engineers building full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market. The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products: NI LabVIEW—Provides a graphical programming environment for test system development, enabling connectivity to any instrument and fully integrated user interfaces. NI TestStand—Eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance by providing an off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test. NI DIAdem—Saves engineers hundreds of hours of manual data analysis and report creation with automation. NI FlexLogger™ software—Simplifies data acquisition and data logging with interactive measurement setup for NI DAQ hardware. NI InstrumentStudio™ software—Provides a central location for configuration, measurement, and automation.	View Product Details