The Kontron/Thales/Matrix MD-DAADIO8NFP is a 6U VMEbus combination board integrating analog and digital I/O on a single Eurocard for data acquisition and control applications. It consolidates 12-bit ADC and DAC converters with 48 TTL programmable I/O lines, eliminating the need for multiple boards while maintaining high performance and cost efficiency. Modular section population allows tailoring to specific mission requirements.
## Technical Specifications
**Analog-to-Digital Converter**
• Resolution: 12-bit
• Conversion time: 12 µs or 8 µs
• Input configurations: 32 single-ended, 32 pseudo-differential, or 16 differential inputs
• Input ranges: Jumper-selectable 0-10V, ±5V, ±10V
• Maximum tolerable input: ±35V
• Software-programmable gain: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160× (dynamic per-channel adjustment)
**Digital-to-Analog Converter**
• Resolution: 12-bit per channel
• Output channels: Eight independent voltage outputs
• Output ranges: Jumper-selectable 0-5V, 0-10V, ±5V, ±10V (independently configurable per channel)
• External reference input for non-standard scaling and multiplying D/A capability
• Optional voltage-to-current adapter available: 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 5-25 mA operation
**Programmable Input/Output**
• I/O lines: 48 TTL lines across six individually configurable ports
• Interrupt capability: Port A provides eight lines configurable as interrupt sources with individual masking, pattern recognition, and change-of-state detection
**System Interface**
• Bus standard: VMEbus
• Form factor: 6U double-height Eurocard
## Key Features
• Integrated D/A, A/D, and PIO functions reduce board count and system complexity
• Dynamic gain adjustment between channel samples optimizes input signal dynamic range
• Independently configurable output voltage ranges per DAC channel
• External reference support enables true multiplying D/A and custom voltage scaling
• Programmable interrupt configuration with pattern and state-change detection
## Typical Applications
Data acquisition systems, real-time process control, signal conditioning, multi-channel analog monitoring, TTL-based digital control interfaces.
## Compatibility & Integration
VMEbus systems requiring integrated analog/digital I/O on a single 6U board.
