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NI PXI-6704

The NI PXI-6704 is a high-performance analog output module designed for use in PXI systems by National Instruments. It is used for generating precise analog signals for various test and measurement applications.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Channels:
    • Analog Output Channels: 16
  • Resolution:
    • DAC Resolution: 16 bits
  • Output Voltage Range:
    • Range: ±10 V (differential) or 0 to 10 V (single-ended)
  • Output Current:
    • Drive Capability: Typically 5 mA per channel
  • Update Rate:
    • Max Update Rate: 1 MHz per channel
  • Accuracy:
    • Total Unadjusted Error: ±0.01% of full scale
  • Connector:
    • Type: 68-pin D-Sub (HD-68) connector
  • Operating Temperature:
    • Temperature Range: 0°C to 55°C
  • Storage Temperature:
    • Storage Range: -40°C to 70°C
  • Relative Humidity:
    • Humidity Range: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Functional Features:

  • High-Resolution Analog Output: Provides 16-bit resolution for precise analog signal generation, ensuring high accuracy and fidelity in output signals.
  • Multiple Output Channels: Offers 16 independent analog output channels, allowing for simultaneous signal generation across multiple channels.
  • Wide Voltage Range: Capable of outputting voltages from ±10 V (differential) or 0 to 10 V (single-ended), making it suitable for a variety of applications.
  • High-Speed Operation: Supports an update rate of up to 1 MHz per channel, ideal for high-speed signal generation tasks.
  • Accuracy and Stability: Provides high accuracy with a total unadjusted error of ±0.01% of full scale, ensuring reliable signal performance.

Application Scenarios:

  • Automated Test Systems: Ideal for use in automated test systems requiring precise and simultaneous analog signal generation for testing and measurement purposes.
  • Signal Simulation: Useful for simulating analog signals in test environments, such as in electronics testing and system validation.
  • Control Systems: Employed in control systems where accurate analog output is necessary for controlling external devices or systems.
  • Data Acquisition: Suitable for applications needing high-speed and accurate analog signal generation in data acquisition systems.

Additional Considerations:

  • Driver and Software Integration: Integrates with National Instruments’ software and drivers, such as NI LabVIEW and NI MAX, for easy configuration and control.
  • Connector and Wiring: Uses a 68-pin D-Sub connector for interfacing with external equipment. Proper wiring and signal conditioning may be required to ensure accurate signal handling and performance.

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