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NI PCI-6704

Static Analog Output -- 16-Bit

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  • 16 voltage outputs and 16 current outputs
  • ±10 V or 0 to 20 mA range
  • 8 (5 V TTL/CMOS) digital I/O lines
  • User-defined power-up states
  • NI-DAQ software simplifies configuration and measurements
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777306-01 NI PCI-6704 -- For price, select country  

Each NI PCI-6704 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6704 Cable Connector Block
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Shielded
183432-02 SH68-68-D1 Cable (2m)
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183432-01 SH68-68-D1 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
183432-05 SH68-68-D1 Cable (5m) -- For price, select country  
183432-0R4 SH68-68-D1 Cable (0.4m) -- For price, select country  
Unshielded
182482-01 R6868 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
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Screw Terminals
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded
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777145-02 CB-68LPR - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777141-01 TBX-68 Unshielded, I/O Connector Block with DIN-Rail Mounting - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777145-01 CB-68LP - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
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The National Instruments PCI-6704 is a 16-bit static-update analog output board. With the NI PCI-6704, you get 16 voltage outputs and 16 current outputs that you can use at the same time independently, as well as eight digital I/O lines. You can set each output independently from ±10 V or 0 to 20 mA.

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Linux
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels32
Resolution16 bits
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy1 mV
Minimum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy1 mV
Maximum Current Range0..20 mA
      Range Accuracy2 µA
Minimum Current Range0..20 mA
      Range Accuracy2 µA
Current Drive (Channel/Total)10 mA/160 mA
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels8 DIO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..5 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)16 mA/128 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers0
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width9.9 cm
I/O Connector68-pin male SCSI-II type

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Extended Warranties

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  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications

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