- 4 simultaneously sampled analog inputs, 1 MS/s per channel with warp mode enabled (see Overview)
- Deep onboard memory (64 MS) and extended input ranges up to ±42 V
- Software-selectable onboard antialiasing filters
- Two 16-bit analog outputs, 4 MS/s single channel, 2.5 MS/s dual channel
- 8 digital I/O lines; two 24-bit counters; analog and digital triggering
- NI-DAQmx driver software and LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
 Data Sheet
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The National Instruments PCI-6120 simultaneous sampling multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) board features a dedicated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) per channel for maximum device throughput and higher multichannel accuracy. This board is accurate for both DC and dynamic signals with as much as 95 dB of spurious-free dynamic range and as little as 39 µV of noise. Each input channel, which has a 100 kHz antialiasing filter to improve frequency-domain analysis, can be disabled from software for transient and pulse measurements. The 64 MS of onboard memory delivers reliable data streaming with half of the memory dedicated to analog input and the other half dedicated to analog output. With 1 MS/s per-channel sampling rates, eight input ranges from ±0.2 to ±42 V, two 16-bit analog outputs, two 24-bit counter/timers, and eight general-purpose digital I/O lines, the NI PCI-6120 can be used in a variety of applications.
Some examples include:
- 42 V automotive applications
- Transient and ballistics measurements
- Radar, sonar, ultrasound
- High-energy physics
- IF digitization
Enable Warp Mode to Achieve Maximum Sampling Rates
PCI-6120 analog inputs sample up to 800 kS/s using the onboard sample clock, or can sample up to 1 MS/s using one of the onboard counters or an external reference as the sample clock. Download the NI LabVIEW example from the Resources tab to enable warp mode and achieve the maximum sampling rates.
Application Software
With LabVIEW graphical development software, you can create custom data acquisition applications with the ease of graphical programming and the power of more than 500 analysis functions. NI S Series DAQ devices are compatible with the following versions (or later) of NI application software - LabVIEW 7.x, LabWindows™/CVI 7.x, Measurement Studio 7.x, LabVIEW SignalExpress 1.x, or LabVIEW with the LabVIEW 7.1 Real-Time Module.
For related products and the warp mode example program, see the Resources tab.
The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation.
Additional Product Information
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Specifications Documents
Specifications Summary
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| Form Factor | PCI |
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| OS Support | Windows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS |
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| DAQ Product Family | S Series |
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| LabVIEW RT Support | Yes |
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| Analog Input | |
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| Number of Channels | 4 SE/4 DI |
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| Sample Rate | 1 MS/s/ch |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Simultaneous Sampling | Yes |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -42..42 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 87.47 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 20.5 mV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -0.2..0.2 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 344 µV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 0.0061 mV |
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| Number of Ranges | 8 |
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| On-Board Memory | 128 MB |
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| Signal Conditioning | Anti-aliasing filter, Low-pass filtering |
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| Analog Output | |
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| Number of Channels | 2 |
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| Update Rate | 4 MS/s |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 6.7 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 0.305 mV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 6.7 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 0.305 mV |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 5 mA |
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| Digital I/O | |
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| Number of Channels | 8 DIO |
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| Timing | Hardware |
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| Maximum Clock Rate | 10 MHz |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Input Range | 0..5 V |
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| Maximum Output Range | 0..5 V |
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| Input Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Programmable Input Filters | No |
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| Output Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 24 mA/192 mA |
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| Watchdog Timer | No |
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| Supports Programmable Power-Up States? | No |
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| Supports Handshaking I/O? | No |
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| Supports Pattern I/O? | Yes |
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| Counter/Timers | |
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| Number of Counter/Timers | 2 |
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| Resolution | 24 bits |
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| Maximum Source Frequency | 20 MHz |
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| Minimum Input Pulse Width | 10 ns |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Range | 0..5 V |
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| Timebase Stability | 100 ppm |
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| GPS Synchronization | No |
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| Pulse Generation | Yes |
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| Buffered Operations | Yes |
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| Debouncing/Glitch Removal | No |
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| Number of DMA Channels | 1 |
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| Timing/Triggering/Synchronization | |
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| Synchronization Bus (RTSI) | Yes |
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| Triggering | Analog, Digital |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Length | 31.2 cm |
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| Width | 10.6 cm |
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| I/O Connector | 68-pin male SCSI-II type |
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Extended Warranties
National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, however unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase, covering any repair costs for up to three years. In addition, they offer the following benefits:
- 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 restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications
For more information about your warranty options:
Calibration
NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for high-accuracy measurements. NI provides manual calibration procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated calibration software to calibrate many NI measurement products.
Training
NI training is the fastest, most certain route to productivity with NI tools and successful application development.
Repair Services
Return your registered product under warranty at no additional labor and parts cost. NI offers fault location, diagnostics, and repair any time the system fails as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications.
Technical Support
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