The DS-MPE-DAQ0804 is a rugged, low cost data acquisition PCIe MiniCard module with both analog and configurable digital I/O. It is ideal for adding analog I/O and digital I/O features to embedded and OEM applications requiring low cost, small size, and/or light weight.
The DS-MPE-DAQ0804 offers 8 16-bit analog input channels, 4 16-bit analog output channels, and 21 configurable digital I/O lines in a PCIe MiniCard form factor with an extended operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C. The analog inputs offer single-ended and true differential capability, 4 programmable input ranges, and 100KHz aggregate sample rate. Outstanding features of the DS-MPE-DAQ0804 analog input circuitry include an integrated programmable timer to control A/D sample rates automatically, resulting in precise timing plus significantly reduced processor overhead compared to software polling techniques. The 2048-sample data FIFO with programmable interrupt threshold further reduces processor overhead by reducing the interrupt rate required to transfer data from the board to the application. With these features DS-MPE-DAQ0804 can offer accurate, full-speed performance in any single-board computer regardless of processor speed.