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Low-Cost USB Data Acquisition

  • 8 analog inputs (12- or 14-bit resolution, up to 48 kS/s)
  • Free NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-logging software
  • Small, bus-powered design for convenience and portability
  • Removable screw terminals and plug-and-play USB for quick setup
  • NI-DAQmx driver software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux® OSs

Low-cost National Instruments USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices provide basic functionality for applications such as simple data logging, portable measurements, and academic lab experiments. They are affordable enough for student use yet powerful enough for more sophisticated measurement applications.

All low-cost USB DAQ devices include free NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data logger software, so you can begin taking measurements in minutes. NI USB-6008 and USB-6009 multifunction data acquisition devices feature drivers for Windows, Mac, Linux®, and Pocket PC.

For faster sampling, more accurate measurements, and a higher channel count, consider the bus-powered and high-performance M Series multifunction DAQ devices for USB. Board-only versions are available for OEM applications.