The NI PCI-MIO-16E-4 is a 12-bit multifunction data acquisition board for PCI bus systems, delivering analog input, analog output, digital I/O, and counter/timer functionality in a single device. Designed for legacy PC integration, it supports measurement and control across test, automation, and industrial applications through NI-DAQ and NI-DAQmx driver software with software-based configuration—no jumpers or potentiometers required.
Technical Specifications
Analog Inputs
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• 12-bit resolution
• Up to 1.25 MS/s single-channel sampling rate; 250 kS/s multichannel mode
• Small signal bandwidth: 600 kHz; large signal bandwidth: 350 kHz
• Input impedance: 100 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF
• Bias current: ±200 pA
• Configurable ranges: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±1 V, ±0.1 V
Analog Outputs
• 2 channels, 12-bit resolution
• Up to 1 MS/s update rate
• Output range: ±10 V
• Output impedance: 0.1 Ω
• Slew rate: 20 V/µs
• Bipolar or unipolar configuration
• Short-circuit protection
Digital I/O & Counters
• 8 TTL/CMOS digital I/O lines at 5 V with configurable direction
• Two 24-bit counters at 20 MHz, each with gate and source inputs
• Hardware- and software-timed generation support
Physical & Power
• PCI bus interface, 68-pin SCSI-II connector
• Dimensions: 6.9 × 4.2 inches
• PCI-controlled power; 15-minute warm-up time
– Key Features
• Mixed-signal capability in single form factor
• High input impedance minimizes loading effects
• Flexible sampling rates for single and multichannel acquisition
• Independently configurable output voltage ranges
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE)
• Sensor data logging and real-time monitoring
• Industrial process control and DAQ
• Legacy system upgrades and integration
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported by NI-DAQmx and Traditional DAQ drivers on Windows and Mac OS platforms. Compatible with Windows XP using NI-DAQmx versions up to 8.3 and Traditional DAQ up to 7.4.1.
