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Chapter 1 Introduction
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National Instruments Corporation 1-3 AT-MIO-16X User Manual
Digital and Timing I/O
In addition to the analog input and analog output capabilities of the
AT-MIO-16X, the AT-MIO-16X also has eight digital I/O lines that
can sink up to 24 mA of current, and three independent 16-bit
counter/timers for frequency counting, event counting, and pulse
output applications. The AT-MIO-16X has timer-generated interrupts,
a high-performance RTSI bus interface, and four triggers for
system-level timing.
You can use the AT-MIO-16X, with its multifunction analog, digital,
and timing I/O, in many applications, including machine and process
control automation, level monitoring and control, instrumentation,
electronic testing, and many others. You can use the multichannel
analog input for signal and transient analysis, data logging, and
chromatography. The two analog output channels are useful for
machine and process control, analog function generation, 16-bit
resolution voltage source, and programmable signal attenuation. You
can use the eight TTL-compatible digital I/O lines for machine and
process control, intermachine communication, and relay switching
control. The three 16-bit counter/timers are useful for such functions
as pulse and clock generation, timed control of laboratory equipment,
and frequency, event, and pulse-width measurement. With all these
functions on one board, you can automatically monitor and control
laboratory processes.
The AT-MIO-16X is interfaced to the National Instruments RTSI bus.
With this bus, National Instruments AT Series boards can send timing
signals to each other. The AT-MIO-16X can send signals from the
onboard counter/timer to another board, or another board can control
single and multiple A/D conversions on the AT-MIO-16X.
Detailed specifications for the AT-MIO-16X are listed in Appendix A,
Specifications.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your AT-MIO-16X Series board, you will need the
following:
❑ One of the following boards:
AT-MIO-16X 50-pin
AT-MIO-16X 68-pin