ACCES I/O Releases Fast USB Digital Waveform Generator Modules

The series includes four models (USB-DIO-16H, USB-DIO-16A, USB-DI16A, and USB-DO16A) with list prices starting at only $329. These modules are especially useful where high-speed data needs to be captured or output for testing or stimulus/response applications. These include testing and debugging, laboratory automation, manufacturing test, image capture, process monitoring, datasource emulation, and many more which require the need for high-speed parallel data transfer.

For embedded OEM type applications, a miniature USB header is provided in parallel with the type B connector. In addition, the type B USB connector features a high retention design that complies with the class 1, Div II minimum withdrawal requirement of over 3 pounds of force. This connector has an orange color-coded insulator to differentiate it from standard USB connectors. Available accessories for the USB-DIO-16H include a shielded, round-wire molded cable with latching connectors and a 68-pin screw terminal board for quick and easy connectivity.

The USB-DIO-16H was designed to be used in rugged industrial environments but is small enough to fit nicely onto any desk or testing station. The board measures just 3.550 by 3.775 inches and ships inside a steel powder-coated enclosure with an anti-skid bottom. A DIN rail mounting provision is available for installation in industrial environments. What makes the OEM option unique is that its PCB size and pre-drilled mounting holes match the PC/104 form factor (without the bus connections). This ensures easy installation using standard standoffs inside most enclosures or systems. The USB-DIO-16H can be integrated into any PC/104, PCI-104, or PCI/104-Express stack by connecting it to a USB 2.0 port usually included on-board with embedded CPU form factors such as EBX, EPIC, and PC/104–especially important since many newer CPU chipsets do not support ISA and have plenty of USB ports.

The USB-DIO-16H is supported for use in most operating systems and includes a free Linux (including Mac OS X) and Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003-compatible software package. This package contains sample programs and source code in Visual Basic, Delphi, C++ Builder and Visual C++ for Windows. Also incorporated is a graphical setup program in Windows. Third-party support includes a Windows standard DLL interface usable from most popular application programs, and includes example LabVIEW VIs. Embedded OS support includes Windows XPe.