USB data-acquisition modules
Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 5/1/2005
Keithley Instruments is the latest to offer data-acquisition products for USB. The KUSB-3100 series consists of five modules. The Model KUSB-3100 and Model KUSB-3102 feature 12-bit resolution and sample rates of 40 ksamples/s and 100 ksamples/s, respectively. The Models KUSB-3108 and KUSB-3116 provide 16-bit resolution and sample speeds of 50 ksamples/s and 500 ksamples/s, respectively.
Each module provides eight differential or 16 single-ended analog inputs, up to four analog outputs, 16 to 33 digital I/O lines, and up to five counter/timer inputs. The KUSB-3160 provides 96 digital I/O lines for monitoring or controlling switches, relays, and alarms. All modules come with Quickstart applications, visual programming tools and drivers, and support for LabView and TestPoint.
Prices: $349 to $2495. Keithley Instruments, www.keithley.com.
