USB module samples 12 channels

Data Translation has released the latest in its series of USB data-acquisition modules. The DT9836, a 16-bit analog input model, is available with either six or 12 single-ended channels. Each module contains a dedicated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for each channel, so you can sample all channels simultaneously at 225 ksamples/s. All channels sample within 5 ns of each other.

The module also provides two 500-ksamples/s analog outputs, 16 digital I/O channels, two 32-bit up/down counter/timers, and three quadrature decoders (for x-y positioning applications). Analog input ranges are ±10 V and ±5 V.

Each module comes with a CD containing drivers for Windows 2000/XP, and you get oscilloscope and datalogger application software. The datalogger application includes source code. You also get LabView drivers and an evaluation copy of DT Measure Foundry for application development.

The DT9836 is available in a board-only OEM version or in an enclosure version that uses BNC connectors for analog inputs and outputs, triggers, and external clocks. Two D subconnectors provide access to digital I/O, counter/timers, and quadrature encoders.

Base price: $1295. Data Translation, www.datatranslation.com