The NI PXI-6052E is a 16-channel multifunction data acquisition module for PXI chassis that delivers 16-bit analog input resolution at 333 kS/s sampling rate. Built for measurement and automation systems requiring both signal acquisition and control, it combines analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter/timer functionality in a single-slot form factor.
Technical Specifications
Analog Input
• 16 channels single-ended or 8 channels differential (software selectable per channel)
• 16-bit resolution
• 333 kS/s maximum sampling rate
• 15 software-selectable input ranges: ±10 V, ±50 mV, 0 to 100 mV, and others
• ±1.5 LSB typical linearity; ±3 LSB maximum
• 100 GΩ input impedance in parallel with 100 pF
• DC coupling supported
Analog Output
• 2 channels, ±10 V range
• 0.1 Ω output impedance
• 5 mA drive at ±10 V
• 20 V/µs rise time
• Short-circuit protection to ground
Digital & Timing
• 8 digital I/O lines (5 VTTL/CMOS compatible)
• 2 × 24-bit counter/timers
• 1 × 4-bit frequency scaler
• Analog and digital triggering on 6 trigger lines (including 1 star trigger)
• External trigger input at PFI 0/AI START TRIG with 10 kΩ impedance and DC coupling
Data Transfer & Power
• 3 DMA channels with scatter-gather mode support
• +4.65 VDC to +5.25 VDC at 1 A available at I/O connector
– Key Features
• Per-channel software-selectable single-ended or differential input configuration
• Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus support for multi-instrument synchronization
• SCXI system interface capability
• 68-pin male SCSI-II type I/O connector
– Typical Applications
Signal monitoring, industrial process control, laboratory instrumentation, and mixed-signal data acquisition in automated test systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
NI-DAQ 7 driver software; LabVIEW, VI Logger, Measurement Studio, Visual Basic, C#, and C/C++. Designed for PXI slot installation.
