The NI USB-6009 is a 14-bit multifunction DAQ device engineered for data logging, portable field measurements, and academic research. Bus-powered via USB 2.0, it requires no external power supply and integrates directly with NI-DAQmx driver software for simplified configuration and control.
Technical Specifications
Analog Input
• 8 single-ended or 4 differential channels
• 14-bit resolution (differential); 13-bit (single-ended)
• 48 kS/s aggregate sample rate
• Differential input ranges: ±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V, ±4 V, ±2.5 V, ±2 V, ±1.25 V, ±1 V
• Single-ended input range: +10 V
• 144 kΩ input impedance
• ±35 V overvoltage protection
• 512-byte FIFO buffer
• 41.67 ns timing resolution (24 MHz timebase); 100 ppm timing accuracy
Analog Output
• 2 channels at 12-bit resolution
• 150 Hz maximum update rate (software-timed)
• 0 V to +5 V output range
• 50 Ω output impedance; 5 mA drive current
• 0 V power-on state
Digital I/O
• 13 individually programmable lines
• CMOS, LVTTL, and TTL compatible
• Open-drain and push-pull output options
• ±8.5 mA source/sink current (active drive)
• Input thresholds: Low (−0.3 V to +0.8 V), High (2.0 V to +5.8 V)
Counter
• 32-bit edge counter (falling-edge)
• 5 MHz maximum input frequency
• 100 ns minimum pulse width (high and low)
• 4.7 kΩ pull-up to 5 V
Power & References
• +5 V source: 200 mA maximum
• +2.5 V external reference: 1 mA maximum
– Key Features
• Full-speed USB 2.0 interface (12 Mb/s)
• Bus-powered operation—no external supply needed
• Screw-terminal signal connectivity
• Compact form factor: 81.8 mm × 85.1 mm × 23.2 mm with connectors
• Weight: 85 g (with connectors)
– Typical Applications
• Environmental and sensor data logging
• Portable test and measurement systems
• Educational laboratory experiments
• Low-speed process monitoring
– Compatibility & Integration
NI-DAQmx driver software enables configuration across Windows and Linux platforms. USB Series B connector provides standard connectivity to host computers.
