The National Instruments DAQCard-700 is a 12-bit multifunction I/O card for portable data acquisition systems. It connects via Type II PCMCIA socket and delivers analog input, digital I/O, and timing capabilities in a compact form factor. The card operates with low power consumption and includes NI-DAQ driver support for configuration across LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI environments.
Technical Specifications
Analog Input
• 12-bit successive approximation ADC
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• DC coupling
• 1 GΩ input impedance in parallel with 40 pF
• 100 kS/s sample rate
Digital I/O
• 8 TTL-compatible input lines
• 8 TTL-compatible output lines
Timing
• Two 16-bit counter/timer channels
Interface
• PCMCIA Type II socket
• 50-pin I/O connector (via included PR50-50F cable, 1 meter)
– Key Features
• Low power consumption with standby mode for extended battery operation on portable systems
• Direct TTL switching capability for external devices including transistors and solid-state relays
• Event synchronization and interrupt generation via digital I/O
• Pulse generation and frequency/time measurement via counter/timer channels
• Single 50-pin connector consolidates analog, digital, and timing signal routing
– Typical Applications
Event synchronization, pulse generation, frequency and time interval measurement, external device switching, digital logic monitoring, and portable data logging with reduced power draw.
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires computers with Type II PCMCIA socket. Operates through NI-DAQ driver with native support for LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. Optional PR50-50M and PR50-50F cables (0.5 m, 2 m, 6 in.) available separately for extended connectivity.
